Today we are reading Matthew 4. In this chapter we read about the Temptation of Jesus. “Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'”” Matthew 4:5-10 ESV Why do you think it was necessary for Jesus to be tempted by the devil? How do His responses guide you as you battle temptation? What did Jesus’ triumph over Satan in this instance foreshadow? How can you be encouraged by Jesus dealing with this temptation? Have you ever looked at Scripture when being tempted? May God give you victory in your daily struggles with sin. Pastor Tim
