Monday, February 24, 2014

Matthew 4:1-11 Three Temptations

Why do we study the Bible? We study the word of God not for more knowledge, though you will have more knowledge. One of the purposes is to have the weapon to defeat the evil.

Why was Jesus tempted? To be an example for us.

Jesus is the Son of God, and it’s not necessary for him to suffer from this and this temptation. He doesn’t need to be baptized by John, neither tempted by the devil. But for us, he is tempted. He was hungry like us. (Hebrew 2:18) Right after John the Baptist baptized him and there was the voice from heaven, “This is my Son, whom I love, with him I am well pleased”. But for Son, there is temptation from Satan. For the people who are living under the power of Satan, it’s not necessary for Satan to tempt them. However, for the Son of God, who will live his life obeying God’s will, there is temptation from Satan.

Friday, February 14, 2014