Gospel Of Matthew Chapter Four

Gospel Of Matthew

Chapter Four is the Chapter of Exaltation

Chapter four demonstrates that Satan is more eager to tempt you with things that you can control verses the things you cannot control. Satan always tempts us to justify why we should sin. It is the devil's desire for individuals to exert self-exaltation for one's own glorification. This is exactly the pattern he used against Eve in the garden and with Jesus in the wilderness.

1. Satan is a Liar - vs.1,11
a. Satan is a Deceiver - vs.1
b. Satan is Defeated - vs.2,11

2. Jesus Is Lord - 12,25
a. The Light To All- 12,16
b. The Right To Call - 17 Only Christ Can Make The Right Call:

Notice The Threefold Call:
1. The Call To Repent - 17
2. The Call To Renounce - 18,22
3. The Call To Redemption - 23,25

With Jesus as our example and the Bible As God's explanation, we are afforded surety of God's power and presence over the environment (vs. 1a), the enemy (vs.1b), and the enticement (vs.3).

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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