THE TESTIMONY OF THE KING, 4:1-11. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS. 4:1-11. The first temptation, v.3-4. God’s ideal of physical humanity. Satan suggests that God should not let Him be hungry. Jesus’ answer – De.8:1-6; Ps.119:11. Satan makes an organized and systematic attack upon the Man in all areas of His life. Satan makes an appeal … Read more
A MAN SENT FROM GOD The plans had been laid before the foundation of the world. The place had been identified where He should be born. The event had come to pass and Messiah was here. The time was near for Him to step onto the public scene. But before that, the way has to … Read more
He was willing to come as an obedient son would respond to his father’s desire. He could honestly say, “Lo, I come, in the volume of the book it is written of Me, ‘I delight to do Thy will, O my God.’” No one else among the children of men ever did such a thing. … Read more
I saw in my journey through the scriptures, the Lord Jesus Christ stepping into public view after years of obscurity. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is there presented for the nation to see and from that beginning – the whole world. The nation of Israel had been waiting for a prophet to come … Read more
Three times in chapter 3 we read those who “came.” JOHN THE BAPTIST CAME, 3:1-6. His message, v.1-2. Repent and prepare for the King: Jesus’ message [4:17]; the disciples’ message [10:7]; Israel rejected the message. His authority, v.3. The last of the OT prophets [Lu.16:16]. His person, v.4. Humble in manner and dress. In the … Read more
I review, and meditate on the past – remembering the ways of God with me – even before I was saved, and know I am alive and well because of God’s grace – and I have exceeding great joy! The Gospel lived before me by the saints of God, and the Gospel preached to me … Read more
A dignified unfolding of Christ’s right to be King begins in chapter 1 with His genealogy from the ancient past, establishing His pedigree. Everything is in order as generation after generation passes until “In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son; made of a woman; made under the law, to redeem them that … Read more
To have lived at that time under Roman rule was a very offensive thing to the Jews. There were at least three, maybe four, districts under the leadership of local leaders, who were under the leadership of Herod, who in turn was under the authority of Rome. This national servitude had the Jews discontented and … Read more
HOMAGE SHOWN TO THE KING, 2:1-12. v.1-2. Probably one or two years after Christ’s birth. “Into the house” [v.11]; “two years” [v.16]. Herod: descendant of Esau (Edomite) a traditional enemy of Jews. Wise men. His star in the east. Worship. v.3. Heard; troubled; all Jerusalem upset rather than rejoicing. v.4-6. Where Christ (Messiah) should be … Read more