Contributions
Oct 20
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charlescameron added a text contribution Feeding on the Word of GodIn providing notes, covering the whole of Scripture, I seek to provide solid, substantial and spiritual teaching. I hope that these notes will, in a simple and sincere way, open up for you the things ... Read more »
Oct 10
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skirtonbear added a link contribution Free skit script: Food n Water 4 the Week (Weak)Free skit script: Food and Water for the Week (Weak) Sermon Illustration re.: our need for Daily Bible Reading. Short, fun, for 4 or more actors (no specific genders needed), few, cheap props. From th... Read more »
Aug 21
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sizzln2007 added a text contribution What to do when faced with TemptationSo it is obvious that our defense is the Word of God when tempted by the evil one. Read more »
Aug 10
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roof_top_eagle added a text contribution Temptation studyFrom these verses I find that if Satan will tempt Christ he will tempt US that much more. James 1:12 tells us that we will receive the crown of of life that God promised us if we endure temptation. Read more »
Jul 12
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Norlan added a link contribution It Is WrittenThe Bible tells us that Jesus Christ was tempted by and resisted the devil on three separate occasions (Matt. 4 NIV). Let us ensure that we identify exactly what was transpiring in these few verses of... Read more »
Jul 11
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docmcbride added a text contribution Truths to reading the Bible1) Do not put into the Word what is not there 2) Let the Spirit speak to your heart and soul 3) When reading, cast aside preconceived notions of what you think it says 4) Read for quality, not quantit... Read more »
Jun 3
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andrewthomasmusic added a text contribution Jesus' HumannessMark, thanks again for your analysis and points from yesterday. I'm going to try and point out some of the parts in scripture that might indicate Jesus' human condition makes him susceptible to tempt... Read more »
May 6
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stocksohio added a link contribution God's Word...The truth about God's word from scripture. This article contains 100 descriptions of God's Word from the Bible. Read more »
Apr 29
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 4:1-11The first event in our Lord's ministry which Matthew records after His baptism, is His temptation. This is a deep and mysterious subject. There is much in the history of it which we cannot explain. Bu... Read more »
Mar 20
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volumewhiz added a text contribution Stop and Smell the Flowers (Bowie)"The heartbeat of Fusion is Acts 2:42." Johnson Bowie, at http://www.fusionatl.org/p/12081/Default.aspx, focuses on the fourth element of this passag, prayer. Many times, people check out when we ge... Read more »
Jan 19
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blessedmommyx4 added a text contribution Beat it Satan!!Reminder: We are always going to be tested. Stand strong in what we know and tell Satan to get lost!! Read more »
Jan 5
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shizwiz added a text contribution What is the sustenance of your life?Many times this passage is taught with an emphasis on overcoming temptation. That's good, for that is the very context of the passage, but Matthew 4:4 stands out to me for a different reason. Jesus sa... Read more »
Jan 3
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sondance added a text contribution What did Simon and Andrew see?These verses come right after the 40 days in the desert, where Jesus was tempted by the devil, where He answered every temptation with Scripture. I wonder what it was about Jesus that these fishermen ... Read more »
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benkomanapalli added a text contribution Overcoming temptationIn all the three cases where Jesus was tempted, He overcame it by The Word of God. That is the key to overcoming temptation. Meditate on His word day and night. Read more »
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dknyknight added a text contribution PowerfulVery powerful stuff. If we all could do that all the time when faced w/ Satan and/or daily temptations. Jesus stuck 2 his guns and trusted & believed in God's words & repeated scripture/God's words ba... Read more »
Jan 2
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tabitha added a text contribution Jesus Quoted DeuteronomyA friend surprised she got a word from Deuteronomy once proclaimed, "Deuteronomy? Who gets anything out of Deuteronomy?" I found it interesting because I love Deuteronomy. It's one of my favorite book... Read more »
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mrsimpson3rd added a text contribution Divine words of wisdomThe words of Jesus to combat temptation and to lead normal people into a calling of significants sends out to me. Seeing how as i would like to live in the spirit of the Lord, I desire to practice tho... Read more »
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danscott77 added a text contribution Through Jesus' death AND life.Matthew 4 is the answer to the problem of Genesis 3. The connection is obvious. But Jesus' life is as much a part of our salvation as his death and resurrection. He resisted where we (continually) s... Read more »
Aug 3
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massivetruth added a text contribution Relevant Calling of the DisciplesChrist does something very simple in these verses. He speaks in relevance using the language of the people. To the fishermen, He says, "I will make you fishers of men." This should have a profound... Read more »
Jul 6
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asinner2 added a text contribution If only Eve could have said this!Shure she wasn't offered bread but Satan offered her food. He will attack you with what YOU think you need. Just know this, you need God. Your spirit cannot live without Him. Read more »
Jun 15
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highplainsdrifter added a text contribution Jesus Identifying with IsraelHere Jesus identifies with Israel. He symbolically goes through the temptations they did, but he comes through without sin. First he fasts for forty days and nights, correlating to the time Israel ... Read more »
Jun 12
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joannekeystone added a text contribution Eat This Book, Main CourseThe Bible becoming part of us is crucial for living everyday life as a Christ-follower. (Eat or be eaten) Read more »
May 15
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daily_devotions added a link contribution It's Tempting, Isn't It?Jesus was strong enough against the devil to stand his ground. He knew that having all the splendor in the world was not going to make Him happy nor the type of king God had planned for. Read more »
Apr 28
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justindean added a text contribution Jesus was magneticMatthew 4 Jesus was Magnetic “Come follow me!” And they did. Jesus was the greatest leader ever to walk the earth. No sales pitches, no guaranteed rewards, no paychecks, just a simple statement, co... Read more »
Dec 5
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pastorscott15 added a text contribution Stones 2Stones 2 youth message Jesus' Journey Read more »