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William MacDonald adds that the promise of protection in Ps 91:11-13 "presupposed living in Gods will. To claim the promise in an act of disobedience would be tempting God. The time would come when Jesus would be revealed as Messiah, but the cross must come first. The altar of sacrifice must precede the throne. The crown of thorns must precede the crown of glory. Jesus would await God's time and would accomplish Gods will." (See Believer's Bible Commentary) The writer of Hebrews asks this fitting rhetorical question "Are they (the angels) not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? (ANSWER? YES!) (Hebrews 1:14+) Related Resources (In Light of the fact that our Adversary knows Scripture and will use it to trip us up!): inductive Bible study observation context key words mark key words interrogate with the 5W/H questions term of conclusion term of explanation terms of purpose or result - so that, in order that, that, as a result term of contrast Consider the "5P's" - Pause to Ponder the Passage then Practice it in the Power of the Spirit expressions of time - e.g. then; until term of comparison// simile// metaphor Guidelines for Figuring our Figurative Language Interpretation Observe With a Purpose Keep Context King Read Literally Compare Scripture with Scripture Consult Conservative Commentaries Application Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It is said, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'" Amplified (2015) Jesus replied to him, “It is said [in Scripture], ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God [to prove Himself to you].’” Wuest And Jesus answering said to him, It has been said and is at present on record, You shall not put the Lord your God to an all-out test. You: Dt 6:16 Ps 95:9 Ps 106:14 Mal 3:15 Mt 4:7 1Co 10:9 Heb 3:8,9 John
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William MacDonald - Several additional points should be mentioned in connection with the temptation: 1. The order in Luke differs from that in Matthew. The second and third temptations are reversed; the reason for this is not clear. 2. In all three cases, the end held out was right enough, but the means of obtaining it was wrong. It is always wrong to obey Satan, to worship him or any other created being. It is wrong to tempt God. 3. The first temptation concerned the body, the second the soul, the third the spirit. They appealed respectively to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. 4. The three temptations revolve around three of the strongest drives of human existence—physical appetite, desire for power and possessions, and desire for public recognition. How often disciples are tempted to choose a pathway of comfort and ease, to seek a prominent place in the world, and to gain a high position in the church. 5. In all three temptations, Satan used religious language and thus clothed the temptations with a garb of outward respectability. He even quoted Scripture (vv. 10, 11). As James Stewart so aptly points out: The study of the temptation narrative illuminates two important points. On the one hand, it proves that temptation is not necessarily sin. On the other hand, the narrative illuminates the great saying of a later disciple: “In that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18). (See Believer's Bible Commentary) Kent Hughes closes this section - As the Son of God, Jesus chose to live in absolute submission to the will of God in every temptation. Jesus’ sole desire was to do what the Father commanded him. Nothing less and nothing more. If this is true for the Son of God, how much more is it true for us adopted children. Jesus would later say, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work” (John 4:34+). We are to live on “every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” We are to “Worship the LORD [our] God and serve him only.” We must never put our “Lord … to the test.” There is much wisdom here for us. First, Jesus resisted these great temptations as a real man. “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” (Hebrews 2:18+). We can call upon Christ in times of temptation, for He is at our side. When Martin Luther was asked how he overcame the devil, he replied, “Well, when he comes knocking upon the door of my heart, and asks ‘Who lives here?’ the dear Lord Jesus goes to the door and says, ‘Martin Luther used to live here, but he has moved out. Now I live here.’” When Christ fills our lives, Satan has no entrance. Second, Jesus conquered temptation because he was “full of the Holy Spirit” and “led by the Spirit” (Luke 4:1+). The fullness of the Spirit produces the nine fruits of the Spirit, the seventh of which is “faithfulness” (Galatians 5:22, 23+). The third factor in fighting temptation involves being filled with God’s Word. In response to each of the three temptations, Christ answered with Scripture (Dt 8:3; 6:13, 16). He knew the truth of, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Ps 119:11). This is so because God’s Word reveals God’s mind, and God’s mind cannot be subject to sin. So if we fill our hearts with His Word, sin and temptation cannot dominate us. We cannot live “on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD” if we do not know the Word of God. We must follow Jesus’ example and regularly meditate on God’s Word. (See Luke: That You May Know the Truth) THOUGHT - Ed comment: First memorize the Word, then trust the Spirit to enable you to meditate on the Word you memorized. Jesus had no I-Phone, no laptop, not even a written Bible, and yet He used the Sword of the Spirit the Word of God (Eph 6:17+) three times because He had hidden the Word in His heart (cf Ps 119:9,11, cf Job 23:12+) -- and don't use the cop out that "Well, He was God, even the Word of God!" Yes, true, but He had laid aside His divine prerogatives (Php 2:7+) so that in His temptation, He could give every believer a pattern that they too could follow (cf 1 Cor 11:1+, 1 Pe 2:21+, 1 Jn 2:6+). So you have no excuses not to be actively memorizing the Word of God! How firm a foundation, Ye saints of the Lord Is laid for your faith In His excellent Word! Play Fernando Ortega's great vocal version! Luke 4:14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. returned (KJV): Mt 4:12 Mk 1:14 Joh 4:43 Ac 10:37 in (KJV): Lu 4:1 and there (KJV): Mt 4:23-25 Mk 1:28 See map of the setting of Luke See map of Jesus' Ministry in Galilee. See map of ministry around the Sea of Galilee See map of Jesus' Ministry in John Other Maps related to Galilee - map, map Luke 4 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries NET Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside. Wuest And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee. And a report went out through the whole of the surrounding countryside concerning Him. John Hannah summarizes the 18 month ministry of Jesus in Galilee (Luke 4:14-9:50) The commencement of the ministry of the Son of Man (Luke 4:14-44) The claims of the Son of Man (Luke 4:14-30) The beginning of Jesus' ministry (Luke 4:14-15) The reading in the synagogue (Luke 4:16-20) The interpretation in the synagogue (Luke 4:21-22) The illustration (Luke 4:23-27) The rejection of the Son (Luke 4:28-30) The proof of the Son's claims (Luke 4:31-41) His authoritative teaching (Luke 4:31-32) His authority over demons (Luke 4:33-37) His authority over disease (Luke 4:38-41) The mission of the Son of Man (Luke 4:42-44) Hannah's Bible Outlines JESUS RETURNS TO GALILEE IN POWER OF THE SPIRIT! Dear follower of Christ, this verse is a very important passage for us to ponder in order to fully understand how Jesus walked as a Man, because a proper interpretation and application can have a significant impact on how we follow Him! Background - There is a time gap of about 12 months between the temptation of Christ ending in Luke 4:13 and the beginning of Jesus Galilean ministry in Luke 4:14. The chronology is somewhat complicated but if you would like to dig deeper into what has been called Jesus "Year of Obscurity" described only in John's Gospel click here for notes below that attempt to unpack the chronological sequence (See study by S Lewis
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William MacDonald comments on what Jesus read in Isaiah - Notice the revolutionary implications of the Messiah’s mission. He came to deal with the enormous problems that have afflicted mankind throughout history: Poverty. To preach the gospel to the poor. Sorrow. To heal the brokenhearted. (If one accepts the KJV rendering) Bondage. To proclaim liberty to the captives. Suffering. And recovery of sight to the blind. Oppression. To set at liberty those who are oppressed. Jesus is God's "Apostle" (sent One) to men, the One "Whom You have sent (apostello)." (Jn 17:3). "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider (aorist imperative - Do this now! Do it effectively! Only possible as we are daily filled with His Spirit Who points us to Him - cp "He will bear witness of Me" = Jn 15:26, 16:14) Jesus, the Apostle (apostolos) and High Priest of our confession." (Heb 3:1-note) PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES He has sent Me to proclaim (kerusso) release (aphesis) to the captives (aichmalotos) - Jesus was sent to proclaim or be a herald even as Noah in the Genesis was a herald of the need for men to receive God's righteousness by faith lest they be destroyed in the coming global flood... and (God - context 2 Pe 2:4) did not spare the ancient world, but preserved (phulasso = guarded, protected, watched over) Noah, a preacher (noun form kerux) of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;(2 Peter 2:5-note)
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William MacDonald - As the Sabbath drew to a close, the people were freed from enforced inactivity; they brought a great number of invalids and demoniacs to Him. None came in vain. He healed every one of those who were diseased, and cast out the demons. Many of those who profess to be faith healers today confine their miracles to pre-chosen candidates. Jesus healed every one of them. (See Believer's Bible Commentary) NET Note on all those who had any who were sick - The use of eichon, “had” suggests that the subject of the accusative participle “those being sick” (asthenountas) is not simply acquaintances, but rather relatives, perhaps immediate family, and certainly close friends. (Ed: And isn't that naturally who we all gravitate to, seeking Jesus and His Spirit to "heal" our loved ones with the miracle of salvation by grace through faith?) Mark adds the detail that "the whole city had gathered at the door"! (Mark 1:33+) What a scene! The entire populace of Capernaum (estimates place the population at 1500 at that time)! Jesus was the main attraction. Of course He was doing His teaching and miracles that the Jews might come to realize He really was the long expected Messiah and might place their faith in Him. Remember that the sun was setting, so night was falling, but that did not keep the people from coming or prevent Jesus from healing. He must have been exhausted physically but He had come to accomplish the work of the Father (Jn 4:34, 17:4) and knew that the (spiritual) night would come when no man could work (Jn 9:4), so He redeemed every moment (Eph 5:16+), declaring "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." (Jn 9:5) And laying His hands on each one of them, He was healing (therapeuo) them - Laying His hands on each one is the adjective hekastos which means every single one who came to Him! No exceptions. No one was too unclean for Jesus! THOUGHT- And that still holds true -- no person has a sin so heinous, so unclean that Jesus cannot heal that soul! Laying hands on (or laid hands on) occurs 21 times in the NT, 10 times in Luke and Acts (Lk 13:13; Acts 6:6, 8:17, 19; 9:12, 17; 13:3; 19:6; 28:8). It is associated with healing (Mt. 9:18), commissioning (Acts 13:3), or with the passing on of the Spirit through the apostles (Acts 8:17, 19). In this scene, Jesus' personal contact in healing is stressed. Life Application - Here in Capernaum, Luke records that the touch of Jesus' hand healed the sick. Why not just speak a word and heal the whole crowd at once? Why go to all the trouble of treating each person individually, face-to-face? Because human touch is so very important. Does someone need a touch from you today? THOUGHT - I love this picture -- healing by personal contact with Jesus! Indeed, there is absolutely no "spiritual healing" to one's sin sick soul today without personal contact with Jesus and His Gospel by grace through faith. Has your terminal heart condition been healed by contact with the Great Physician? THOUGHT - "Now, God does heal -- and thank God for physical healings. But they are only temporary blessings at best. What Jesus continually emphasizes is the healing of the spirit of man -- the healing of bitterness and hostility and lust and anger, of worry and anxiety and a critical spirit. This is what he is after deliverance from these ugly and evil things -- because this is of eternal value. The healing of the spirit is a permanent thing. So Jesus turns his back on popular acclaim, tries to suppress it and keep it under control, in order that he might be free for the ministry of greater importance." (Ray