Don’t Be Surprised
Matthew 4:1-11 Suggested further reading: Genesis 3:1-6 Since Satan successfully tempted Adam to sin, he was not timid to assault the second Adam, our Lord Jesus. He knew who Jesus was. He had, no doubt, witnessed Jesus’ baptism and saw the dove descending, and heard...
After the Praise Comes the Temptation
Matthew 4:1-11 Suggested further reading: Hebrews 4:14-5:5 Here is a major crisis point in our Savior’s life. Immediately after receiving God’s praise, He is tempted by the devil. The praise of the Father draws a sneering “if” from the devil. It is the same with...
The Blessed Trinity
Matthew 3:13-17 Suggested further reading: Mt 28:18-20; 2 Cor 13:14; Rev 1:4-5 The presence of the three Persons of the Trinity is seen: God the Son who is baptized, God the Spirit who descends as a dove upon Him, and God the Father who speaks from heaven. Here we...
Our Lord Was Baptized!
Matthew 3:13-17 Suggested further reading: Acts 6:30-34 Our Lord highly esteemed water baptism! When a Jewish priest began his office at the age of thirty, he was washed with water. When our great High Priest began His greater work, He was publicly baptized. Jesus...


