Matthew chapter 4 immediately after coming up out of the water jesus is led by the spirit into the wilderness where he fasted for forty days and forty nights. It is the first chapter dealing with the ministry of jesus with events taking place some three decades after the close of the infancy narrative related in the previous two chapters. In chapter two of the book of matthew, how many magi does the bible say there were. But jesus would go further than john ever did, because john announced the coming of the messiah, and jesus is the messiah. Free bible commentary and bible guide on matthew in simple. By the spirit probably through a strong inward impulse.
And when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the son of god, command that these stones be made bread. Matthew 4 gnt the temptation of jesus bible gateway. Then after this glorious evidence of his fathers love, he was completely armed for the combat. First, that our lord awaited the close of johns ministry, by his arrest and. The teaching work he undertook, the places he preached in matthew 4.
Overview of matthew 4 matthew 4 has four main sections. Matthew 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward he was hungry. Matthew 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of matthew, chapter 27 king james version. And aram begate aminadab, and aminadab begate naasson, and naasson begate salmon. But thanks to a jealous and murderous king herod, jesus and company have to flee from judea to egypt until god gives them the green light to return home. Mar 17, 2011 overview of matthew 14 march 17, 2011 by zach dawes, jr. Book of matthew read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
John was a deeply religious man whose role was to prepare the way for the coming of the messiah. King james version 1611 view 1611 bible scan ram was the father of amminadab, amminadab the father of nahshon, and nahshon the father of salmon. When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book of matthew, chapter 4, from the christian bible. Nov 29, 2011 the book of matthew, chapter 4, from the christian bible. It was by his influence, therefore, that christ went into the desert.
The temptation he underwent, the triple assault the tempter made upon him, and the repulse he gave to each assault, matthew 4. Matthew 4, new international version niv the bible app. Human beings live not on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of god. Matthew 4 the temptation of jesus and his first galilean ministry a. Matthew 4 niv bible then jesus was led by the spirit into. Many translations of the gospel and biblical commentaries separate the first section of chapter 4 verses 111, matthew s account of the temptation of jesus by the devil from the remaining sections, which deal with jesus first public preaching and the gathering of his first disciples. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic which limits the observer to the content offered by the book of matthew. Thus, in these four accounts of jesus life, death, and resurrection, we have the good news of salvation come to man.
Then was jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. The tempter came and said to him, if you are the son of god, command that these stones become bread. Jesus, under the worst of circumstances, not only can relate to our problems, but gives us a model of how, if we obey gods commandments, shows us how we can mature to live the full, abundant life that god the father desires for us. The gospel of matthew chapter four following his baptism, jesus was led by the spirit into the wilderness where he fasted for forty days and overcame temptation by the devil 111. Choose from 500 different sets of bible bowl questions matthew flashcards on quizlet. Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of god. This summary of the gospel of matthew provides information about the title, authors. When you consider the narrative progression of matthew 14beginning with jesus genealogy and culminating in the wilderness fastingtemptation and return to proclaim gods kingdomwhat you discover is a retelling and reliving of. Matthew chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament. Then was jesus led away into the wilderness by the spirit, to be tempted of the devil and when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he afterwards hungered. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of matthew in the bible new international version.
Then jesus was led by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Learn bible bowl questions matthew with free interactive flashcards. In the book of matthew, the place is called gadara. Matthew chapter 4 kjv king james version for i delight in the law of god after the inward man. Matthew 4 niv jesus is tested in the wilderness bible. Thus after the clearest light and the strongest consolation, let us expect the sharpest temptations. Matthew 4 commentary the bible study new testament.
The temptation of christ is important to the gospels because it that jesus is the son of god hagner 61. Commentaries for matthew chapter 4 gods son passes the test. Matthew, mark, luke and john make up the four books of the bible we call the gospels. Matthew chapter 4 hope lutheran church, aurora, co. From the former gospels we should have been apt to draw three inferences, which from the fourth one we know to be erroneous. Jesus was led by the holy spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 3 is the third chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament. Whatever more it might mean, it meant farewell to the past life of obscurity and consecration to a new, high, unique vocation a. Notes for matthew chapter 4 page 2 of 6 chapter 4, verse 1 cont. There is here a notable gap in the history, which but for the fourth gospel we should never have discovered. Matthew 4 good news translation gnt the temptation of jesus. Matthew 4 niv jesus is tested in the wilderness bible gateway. Matthew 4 80 matthew chapter 4 he had left home under a powerful impulse with the jordan and baptism in view.
Many translations of the gospel and biblical commentaries. Matthew 4 kjv then was jesus led up of the spirit bible gateway. Matthew chapter 5 kjv king james version 1 corinthians chapter 7 7 for i would that all men were even as i myself. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew chapter 4 summary when the devil left jesus, angel s came and strengthened him as he prepared to begin his ministry. Matthew chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on. He is there tempted by the devil, but overcomes him and wins the victory. In this chapter john survives in the wilderness preaching to people about the coming of a new king. The book of matthew, chapter 4, from the christian. Withwhatelementdidjohnbaptizepeopleandwithwhatelementdidjohn notbaptizepeople. Returning to galilee and moving from nazareth to capernaum, jesus began his galilean ministry preaching the same message of the kingdom of heaven as that of john. Matthew 4 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. In fact, since jesus waited until john had been put in prison matthew 4.
Many translations of the gospel and biblical commentaries separate the first section of chapter 4 verses 111, matthews account of the temptation of jesus by the devil from the remaining sections, which deal with jesus first public preaching and the gathering of his first disciples. Matthew, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. The focus of this chapter is on the preaching of john the baptist and the baptism of jesus for the first time since matthew 1. Jesus, under the worst of circumstances, not only can relate to our problems, but gives us a model of how, if we obey gods commandments, shows us how we can mature to live the full. It is the second verse of the sermon on the mount, and the second of what are known as the beatitudes. Then jesus was led up by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
These are all of the chapters of the book of matthew. Concerning jesus christ we have in this chapter, i. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Then jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Matthew chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The tempter came to him and said, if you are the son of god, tell these stones to become bread. In the printed edition, this paragraph incongruously appears at the end of the notes on the thirteenth chapter of matthew. Our answer, when the devil or our lusts tempt us, should be, it is written. Matthew 4 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 4. Matthew 4 is the fourth chapter of the gospel of matthew in the new testament of christian bible. When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against jesus to put him to death.
David guzik commentary on matthew 4 describes the temptation of jesus in the. This is the first of seven brief overviews from a study im leading at my church on matthews gospel. This is a puzzling statement until we understand that to act as our mediator and representative in the presence of god it was necessary for jesus to experience the same pressures that we experience. Which of the following is one of the names given to jesus christ that means god with us. Freshies intro, matthew 1 4 11 questions by danceofshadows. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. Then jesus began to preach proclaiming to everyone that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Sep 25, 20 bsf study questions matthew lesson 4, day 4. Matthew 4 new international version niv jesus is tested in the wilderness 4 then jesus was led by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted a by the devil. Scholars interpretations of the temptation narrative broadly fall into three primary categories theissen 1991. Matthew 4 niv bible then jesus was led by the spirit.
Matthew chapter 4 king james version 1 then was jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4 1 then jesus was led by the spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. The life of jesus starts out pretty well, with awesome birthday presents from some wise men who track him down by following a star.
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