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3. The temptation of Christ. Matthew 4:1-11 The place. Matthew 4:1 The tempter. Matthew 4:1 The length of time. Matthew 4:2 Click for next slide

4. The purpose of the temptation of Christ. As Jesus became man yet God, would He be obedient to the flesh or to God, the Father? Romans 5:12-19 Click for next slide

5. The purpose of the temptation of Christ. As Jesus became man yet God, would He humble himself and become obedient unto death? Philippians 2:8 Click for next slide

6. The purpose of the temptation of Christ. As Jesus became man yet God, would He learn to be obedient? Hebrews 5:8-9 Click for next slide

7. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part I - The 40 days fast. Matthew 4:2 The purpose of 40 days fast. The same principal of the 40 years in the wilderness. Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Click for next slide

8. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part I - The 40 days fast. Matthew 4:2 Are you obedient to the flesh or to God? Jesus overcame the temptation, He did not eat, He was hungry. Matthew 4:2 Click for next slide

9. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part II - the desires of the flesh. Matthew 4:3-4 Things of the world, the lust of the flesh. 1 John 2:16 Are you sure about yourself? “If thou be” Matthew 4:3 Click for next slide

10. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part II - the desires of the flesh. Matthew 4:3-4 Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 8:3. Matthew 4:4 Click for next slide

11. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part III - The pride of life. Matthew 4:5-7 Things of the world, the pride of life. 1 John 2:16 Are you sure you are who you are? “If thou be” Matthew 4:6 Click for next slide

12. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part III - The pride of life. Matthew 4:5-7 The Devil’s misuse of the scriptures. Psalms 91:11-12 Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 6:16. Matthew 4:7 Click for next slide

13. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part IV - The lust of the eyes, ambition. Matthew 4:8-10 Things of the world, the lust of the eyes. 1 John 2:16 Click for next slide

14. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part IV - The lust of the eyes, ambition. Matthew 4:8-10 The Devil as the god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4) will give the kingdoms (nations) of this world to Jesus if he will worship him. Matthew 4:9 Click for next slide

15. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11 Part IV - The lust of the eyes, ambition. Matthew 4:8-10 Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13. Matthew 4:10 Click for next slide

16. The angels minister unto Jesus after the temptation. Matthew 4:11 Click for next slide

17. Jesus begins his Ministry Jesus begins his ministry with the fulfillment of prophecy. Matthew 4:12-17 Click for next slide

18. Capernaum In the land of Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2 Click for next slide

19. Jesus calls four fishermen. Matthew 4:18-22 Peter Andrew James John He called them to be fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 Click for next slide

20. His ministry involved the following: Matthew 4:23-24 Click for next slide

21. Teaching in the synagogues. Preaching the Gospel. Healing all manner of sickness and diseases. Casting the devils out of people Click for next slide

22. The fame of Jesus spreads. Matthew 4:23-25 Syria Galilee Decapolis Jerusalem Judea Beyond Jordan Click on the Back arrow to go back to Web Page.

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