1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:1-25

2. The Gospel of Matthew Temptation of Jesus: 4:1-11 Fasting 40 days Stones to Bread Thrown Down from the Temple All the Kingdoms of Earth

3. The Gospel of Matthew Temptation of Jesus: 4:1-11 Fasting 40 Days. – Moses (Dt 9:9,18); Elijah (I Kg 19:8). Stones to Bread. – Challenge of Identity – Appeal to the Flesh (I Jn 2:15,16).

4. The Gospel of Matthew Temptation of Jesus: 4:1-11 Thrown Down from the Temple. – Angels (Ps 91:11,12; Dt 6:13-16). Kingdoms of Earth. (Dan 2:44). – Satan’s Authority (cf. Luke 4:6,7). – “Opportune Time” (Luke 4:13).

5. The Gospel of Matthew Beginning of Ministry: 4:12-25 John Imprisoned Living in Galilee Calling of Four Disciples Healing the Sick

6. The Gospel of Matthew Beginning of Ministry: 4:12-25 John Imprisoned (Mt 14:3,4). Living in Galilee – Nazareth to Capernaum (Is 9:1,2).

7. The Gospel of Matthew Area Near Ancient Capernaum

8. The Gospel of Matthew Area Near Ancient Capernaum

9. The Gospel of Matthew Beginning of Ministry: 4:12-25 John Imprisoned (Mt 14:3,4). Galilee - To Capernaum (Is 9:1,2). Calling Four Disciples – Prior to their call (cf. Jn 1:29-42). Healing of Sick (1 st Miracle Jn 2).

10. The Gospel of Matthew After the Meeting: Matthew 5:1-48