a. Keep your heart with all diligence: Since wisdom belongs in the midst of the heart ( Proverbs 4:21 ), it also is necessary to keep the heart in the sense of guarding it. In the sense Solomon meant here, the heart should be kept for wisdom, guarding it against the way of the wicked ( Proverbs 4:19 ). i.THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED BY MATTHEW (shaded area) Click chart to enlarge Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. was led: Mk 1:12, 13-15 Lu 4:1-13 Ro 8:14, Gal 5:18 iii. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. There are four prominent musts in John 3. · The Sinner’s must: you must be born again ( John 3:7 ). · The Savior’s must: so must the Son of Man be lifted up ( John 3:14 ). · The Sovereign’s must: He must increase ( John 3:30 ).Benson Commentary Matthew 4:19-20. He saith unto them — Namely, after some previous circumstances, an account of which is given, Luke 5:1-11.The cleansing comes after their mourning for the One whom they have pierced. i. Shall be opened: “The fountain shall be not simply opened, but shall remain open.” (Pusey) ii. “The idea of God being a fountain to His people is found frequently in the Old Testament, but Zechariah’s treatment is possibly the richest of all.” (Boice) iii ...Verse Matthew 4:19. Follow me — Come after me, δευτε οπισω μου. Receive my doctrines, imitate me in my conduct - in every respect be my disciples. We may observe that most of the calls of God to man are expressed in a few solemn words, which alarm, the conscience, and deeply impress the heart. I will make you fishers of men. The New King James Version rightly capitalizes Servant because the context demonstrates this is a clear reference to Jesus. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus ( Matthew 12:16-21 ). So, in this, the LORD commands all peoples to put their focus on Jesus. iii.The beginning of Genesis 1:1 is simple: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The beginning of John 1:1 is profound: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John takes us back to this time in eternity past, to meet this One which was from the beginning.A. Introduction: The unique character of the Gospel of Mark. 1. Revelation 4:7 describes the cherubim around God’s throne as beings with four faces: a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle. By long tradition, the church has attributed one of these “faces” to each of the Gospels, according to the character and message of the particular Gospel. Repent has been rightly called “the first word of the gospel.” ii. When John the Baptist preached he said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Matthew 3:2). When Jesus began to preach He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17).1. (2-3) Jesus is transfigured before His disciples. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. a.David Guzik. David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. He currently serves now as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. David has been happy to be part of the Blue ...Unbelief is at the bottom of all our staggerings at God's promises. It is not the promise that fails, but our faith that fails when we stagger. 4. He was strong in faith, giving glory to God, enedynamothe — he was strengthened in faith, his faith got ground by …1. (2-3) Jesus is transfigured before His disciples. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. a.1. (1) Resolution of the wicked. And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. “That will leave them neither root nor branch.”. a. The day is coming: Discouraged by the apparent prosperity of the wicked and uselessness of serving the LORD, God’s people needed to be reminded that the day is coming.They say that they are a holy people, separated unto Christ; so they ought to be holy, and separate from sinners, as he was.” (Spurgeon) ii. Now is our time of fiery trial ( 1 Peter 4:12 ); the ungodly will have their fire later. The fire we endure now purifies us; the fire the ungodly will endure will punish them.4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, i. We are free from the law of sin. Though he inevitably does, the Christian does not have to sin, because he is freed from sin’s dominion. We are free from the law of death; death therefore no longer has any lasting power against the believer. ii. Romans 8:1 tells us we are free from the guilt of sin.There are four different lists of the twelve in the New Testament. Here in Matthew 10:2-4, and also in Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13. In these lists, Peter is always listed first and Judas is always last. The two pairs of brothers (Peter and Andrew; James and John) are always listed first.God's Power for Our Battles — Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’. And they left their nets at once and followed him. — Matthew 4:19-20 NLT. Get This Daily Devotional by Email.iii. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. There are four prominent musts in John 3. · The Sinner’s must: you must be born again ( John 3:7 ). · The Savior’s must: so must the Son of Man be lifted up ( John 3:14 ). · The Sovereign’s must: He must increase ( John 3:30 ).Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation. Repent has been rightly called “the first word of the gospel.” ii. When John the Baptist preached he said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (Matthew 3:2). When Jesus began to preach He said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17).c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).1. (1) Paul pleads with the Corinthians. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. a. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you: Paul introduces this chapter with a change of tone. Some have even thought that 2 Corinthians 10 ...Take heed: Timothy, and every pastor, must examine constantly the two great areas of concern – one’s life and one’s doctrine. Failing to do this would mean danger for both Timothy himself and for those in his congregation. i. Without giving heed to his life, Timothy might suffer shipwreck (as in 1 Timothy 1:19 ).Each Bible Chapter is Outlined by Biblical Topic. The Enduring Word Bible Commentary is structured by each book of the Bible. Also, each book is organized by chapter and verse. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows ...Philippians 2:1-11 – The Ladder Down from Heaven. Philippians 2:12-30 – Working Out What Was Worked In. A. How Paul wants the Philippians to live with each other. 1. (1) The basis of Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians. Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 - The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 - Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 - The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation.Audio for Ezra 4: Ezra 4 – Attempts to Stop the Work. “From this point onwards right to the end of Nehemiah there is conflict. Nothing that is attempted for God will now go unchallenged, and scarcely a tactic be unexplored by the opposition.” (Derek Kidner) A. The offer of a dangerous alliance.Matthew 4:4. It is written — There is no better way of answering the tempter, than by opposing the word of God to his temptations. This is that sword of the Spirit that must …The New King James Version rightly capitalizes Servant because the context demonstrates this is a clear reference to Jesus. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus ( Matthew 12:16-21 ). So, in this, the LORD commands all peoples to put their focus on Jesus. iii. Video for Psalm 51: Psalm 51 – Restoration of a Broken and Contrite King. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the Prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. The events are plainly and painfully described in 2 Samuel 11-12. James Montgomery Boice noted that this psalm has been long beloved by ...These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. 1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ... Redeemed and Adopted October 22, 2023 - 5:00 pm. All Sons and Daughters October 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm. When It's Hard to Stand for the Truth. Was Once Enough?i. With the word us, Luke put himself in the community of Christians who believed and received the accounts of Jesus’ life. Luke was a companion of Paul ( Acts 16:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24) and Paul called him the beloved physician ( Colossians 4:14 ). Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is ... But at the end of Temptation #1, he was still powerfully hungry. Jesus was right to not put God to the test and just trust that God’s care for him was every bit as powerful as he claimed it to be. But at the end of Temptation #2, his faith remained vulnerable to doubt—God had not put in an appearance. Jesus was right to refuse grabbing for ...Matthew 4:6. PREVIOUS Matthew 4:5 NEXT Matthew 4:7. Matthew 4:6. And saith unto him, if thou be the Son of God. He addresses him after the same manner as before; if, or seeing, thou art the Son of God, show thyself to be so; give proof of thy sonship before all the priests which are in and about the temple, and before all the inhabitants of ...d. Abraham is our father: The religious leaders protested that Abraham was their true father. This was true in a genetic sense, but not in a spiritual sense. Jesus agreed they were descendants ( John 8:37) of Abraham, but not children of Abraham because they sought to kill Jesus, when Abraham embraced Him. 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[ a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."Get Prayer Requests and Updates from David Guzik. Enduring Word Info. Receive David Guzik's Weekly Devotional. Inspiration by Email. Special Emails: Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers. Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers.Well, it may be so, though it is more likely that both would share their Master’s praise. We shall not be rewarded, however, simply according to our apparent success.” (Spurgeon) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 19, where Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, celibacy, having riches, and how to follow Him. 1. (1) Introduction: The vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. a. The vision of Isaiah: This book contains the prophecies of Isaiah, the son of Amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 B.C.4. (24-26) The disciples pray and cast lots to select a replacement for Judas. And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”. The beginning of Genesis 1:1 is simple: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The beginning of John 1:1 is profound: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John takes us back to this time in eternity past, to meet this One which was from the beginning.If the preacher only speaks, then it is a matter of word only, but when the Holy Spirit works through the Word, a great spiritual work is accomplished. i. We sometimes think too little about the spiritual operations of the Word of God. There is a spiritual work of God’s Word that goes far beyond the basic educational value of learning the ...The gift of remembering brought Peter to repentance; Peter remembered the words of Jesus. “Our memories serve us much in the business of repentance.” (Poole) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 26, where the stage is set for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and Judas betrays Jesus in the Garden Gethsemane. Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi...1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by ...Saint Matthew was born in Palestine sometime in the first century, before 42 A.D. He was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and was the author of the first gospel of the New Testament.And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. a. Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit: Jesus came from His time of testing stronger than ever. Though He was already filled with the Spirit ( Luke 4:1 ), He continued to walk in the power of the Spirit after experiencing victory over temptation. i.Saint Matthew was born in Palestine sometime in the first century, before 42 A.D. He was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and was the author of the first gospel of the New Testament.The gift of remembering brought Peter to repentance; Peter remembered the words of Jesus. “Our memories serve us much in the business of repentance.” (Poole) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 26, where the stage is set for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and Judas betrays Jesus in the Garden Gethsemane.This word is used primarily in the sense of persecution. However, it is also used of physical sufferings not related to persecution (Acts 28:5, and Matthew 17:15), of suffering under temptation (Hebrews 2:18) and hardships in a general sense (1 Corinthians 12:26, and Galatians 3:4). i. “Everyone cannot be trusted with suffering.Romans 5:1-2 – God Gives Us a Standing in Grace. Romans 5:3-11 – God Proves His Love. Romans 5:12-21 – God’s Grace is Greater than Adam’s Sin. “In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text.” (Martin Luther) A. The benefits of believing.Eric Barreto For the third time in Matthew, Jesus finds himself embracing a new hometown. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. In doing so, prophecy was fulfilled (2:5-6). The first move finds the family fleeing Bethlehem and Herod’s furor and arriving in Egypt. In doing so, Jesus’ life emulates Moses’ journeys.1. (1-9) Presentation of the parable of the soils. And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen!The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith. These biblical texts contain accounts of …. …A. Thoughts to begin with as we study the Bible. 1. We come to the Bible knowing there is a God. a. There are many good and strong philosophical and logical reasons to believe in God. Yet the Bible does not make elaborate arguments for the existence of God. However, it does tell us how we can know God exists.1. (1) Paul pleads with the Corinthians. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. a. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you: Paul introduces this chapter with a change of tone. Some have even thought that 2 Corinthians 10 ... 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[ a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”. 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word ...Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation. Muscular endurance is the muscle’s ability to complete a movement repetitively in a certain period of time, states the University of New Mexico. The greater muscle endurance a person has, the longer he can work without fatigue or failure.How to Live in Purity in an Age of Sensuality – Matthew 5:27-30. 8. Marriage and Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32. 9. Credibility Gap – Matthew 5:33-37. 10. Revenge and Retribution – Matthew 5:38-42. 11.A Thorn in the Flesh September 10, 2023 - 4:25 pm. Putting Up with a Different Gospel September 3, 2023 - 2:26 pm. “Blessed Are The Poor” – Matthew 5:3 – July 4 2020 Amar u odiar la Palabra de Dios. In this daily devotional Pastor Guzik gives us an encouraging Word from the Scriptures for everyday. "The Right Way to Receive an …It is entirely accurate to say that it is the first word of the gospel. · Repent was the first word of John the Baptist’s gospel (Matthew 3:1-2). · Repent was the first word of Jesus’ gospel (Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15). · Repent was the first word in the preaching ministry of the twelve disciples (Mark 6:12). CHAPTER 4. Matthew 4:1-11. TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. ( = mark 1:12 mark 1:13 Luke 4:1-13). 1. Then--an indefinite note of sequence. But Mark's word ( Mark 1:12) fixes what …In Matthew 8:16-17, the view seems to be of physical healing. In 1 Peter 2:24-25, the view seems to be of spiritual healing. We can safely say that God has both aspects of healing in view, ... 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – [email protected]. Tweet. Pin 6. Share 73. 79 Shares. Bible Commentary Quick …It must also be in line with God’s Word. This work among the Gentiles passed both tests. b. They became silent: The Jewish believers in Jerusalem ( those of the circumcision, Acts 11:2) first reacted with a stunned silence. But then they glorified God, because they saw He was now at work among the Gentiles, also. i.Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi... The Judgment of the Nations of Matthew 25 happens immediately after the glorious return of Jesus ( Matthew 25:31-32 ). · It happens at a different place. The Great White Throne judgment of Revelation 20 happens in heaven; the Judgment of the Nations of Matthew 25 happens on earth. · It happens unto different subjects.Audio for Hosea 12: A. The deeply rooted deceit of Israel. 1. (1) Israel trusts in deals and alliances with surrounding nations. He daily increases lies and desolation. And oil is carried to Egypt.”. a. Ephraim feeds on the wind: The idols and foreign alliances Israel trusts in are useless.There are four different lists of the twelve in the New Testament. Here in Matthew 10:2-4, and also in Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13. In these lists, Peter is always listed first and Judas is always last. The two pairs of brothers (Peter and Andrew; James and John) are always listed first. The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith. ... The Post is a publication of Enduring Word. Find out more about the Ministry of Enduring Word here. Categories. Apologetics (5) Christian Living (13) Culture (22) Eschatology (3) Europe (1) History (8) Leadership (6) …2. (4-5) Peter receives as Jesus directs his service. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”. But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we …Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi...Cardiovascular endurance is important because it helps to boost the supply of oxygen in the body thus boosting strength. It is measured as the amount of oxygen carried in the blood and pumped by the heart to the active muscles.David Guzik. David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. He currently serves now as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. David has been happy to be part of the Blue ... These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. a. Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit: Jesus came from His time of testing stronger than ever. Though He was already filled with the Spirit ( Luke 4:1 ), He continued to walk in the power of the Spirit after experiencing victory over temptation. i.Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil. Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus. Matthew 5:1-12 – Life in His Kingdom: The Blessed Ones. Matthew 5:13-26 – Life in His Kingdom: Salt, Light, and …These are astonishing self-claims. i. Matthew 11:27 reveals much to us about the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. · There are no secrets between the Father and the Son. · There is no one who knows the Son as well as the Father does. · There is no one who knows the Father as well as the Son does.Clarke's Commentary. Verse Matthew 4:6. Cast thyself down — Our Lord had repelled the first temptation by an act of confidence in the power and goodness of God; and now Satan solicits him to make trial of it. Through the unparalleled subtlety of Satan, the very means we make use of to repel one temptation may he used by him as the groundwork ...i. This daughter Herodias is described as a girl ( Matthew 14:11 ). This means that she was not a cute little girl; “ Girl is a term which can be used of those of marriageable age; she was at least a teenager.” (France) ii. “The dancing of a mere girl would have been no entertainment to the sensual revelers.Matthew 4 enduring word
enduring-word-matthew. April 11, 2016 / 0 Comments / by David Guzik. David Guzik teaching verse by verse through the Gospel of Matthew.Matthew 4:17. Ἤρξατο , began )[157] A word of frequent occurrence. It indicates the commencement of an action to be often repeated, or of one deliberate and ample, or even of long continuance.— ἡ βασιλεία , the kingdom ) It is an example of elegance in the Divine style, that first the kingdom should be said to have come in the abstract, then the King or …Jesus described Himself as a servant in Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:11, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:43-45. Peter, in his Acts 3 sermon, gives our Savior the title His Servant Jesus ( Acts 3:13 and 3:26 ). In Acts 4, the praying people of God spoke of Your holy Servant Jesus ( Acts 4:27, 4:30 ). But Jesus isn’t just a servant.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 - The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 - Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 - The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation.Hiebert compares this trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 and the seventh trumpet of Revelation 11:15: “The subjects are different: here it is the church; there a wicked world. The results are different: here it is the glorious catching up of the church to be with the Lord; there it is further judgment upon a godless world.More Than 11,000 Pages Of Bible Commentary. Take some time and use the menu up top to browse around. We have more than 11,000 pages of Bible commentary, hundreds of audio and video teachings, articles, work translated into other languages, and much more.Commentary on Matthew 4:18-22. When Christ began to preach, he began to gather disciples, who should be hearers, and afterwards preachers of his doctrine, who should be witnesses of his miracles, and afterwards testify concerning them. He went not to Herod's court, not to Jerusalem, among the chief priests and the elders, but to the sea of ...1. (1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. a.2. (7-8) The work of God the Son. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, a. In Him we have redemption through His blood: The Him is the Beloved of Ephesians 1:6.In Hebrew, the important part of the verse has only three words: “the justified man,” “by his faith,” and “will live.”. Every word in Habakkuk 2:4 is important, and the Lord quotes it three times in the New Testament just to bring out the fullness of the meaning. · Romans 1:17 is the commentary on the justified man – “The just ...a. Peter: He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Considering the author, the first Christians would receive …5. (36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.1. (22-23) Jesus reminds His disciples about His future sufferings. Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up.”. And they were exceedingly sorrowful.Welcome to Matthew chapter 4 summary where this chapter began as Jesus the Christ was in the wilderness. While there, the Holy Spirit led Him to conduct a forty day fast. At the very end of the fast, “good” old Satan came to tempt the LORD, as he did with Adam in the very beginning (well actually with Eve), and gave Jesus a series of test.What does Matthew chapter 4 mean? Matthew 3 ended with the Holy Spirit coming to rest on Jesus as He came out of the water following His baptism by John the Baptist, along …1. (14-16) Time for Jesus to bring in the harvest. Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, “Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the ...There are four different lists of the twelve in the New Testament. Here in Matthew 10:2-4, and also in Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13. In these lists, Peter is always listed first and Judas is always last. The two pairs of brothers (Peter and Andrew; James and John) are always listed first.4. (24-26) The disciples pray and cast lots to select a replacement for Judas. And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”. 1. (1-3) Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany find an angel at the tomb. Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the … See more1. (1-2) The wise men arrive in Jerusalem. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”. a. 2. (4-5) Peter receives as Jesus directs his service. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”. But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”. a.1. (1) Matthew presents his theme in the first verse: Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and of Israel's expectation. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: a. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ: So, Matthew begins his account of the life of Jesus Christ.Matthew 4:6. ESV and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”. NIV If you are the Son of God,' he said, 'throw yourself down. For it is written: ''He will ... Benson Commentary Matthew 4:19-20. He saith unto them — Namely, after some previous circumstances, an account of which is given, Luke 5:1-11.When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is ...THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED BY MATTHEW (shaded area) Click chart to enlarge Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. was led: Mk 1:12, 13-15 Lu 4:1-13 Ro 8:14, Gal 5:18 4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[ a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”. 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word ... There are six people named “Judas” mentioned in the New Testament, but the best evidence identifies this as the one mentioned in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3: Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. ii. Jude , like the other half-brothers of Jesus (including James), didn’t believe in Jesus as the Messiah until after the resurrection of Jesus (John ...Video for Daniel 7: Daniel 7 – Four Beasts and the Ancient of Days. A. The four beasts. 1. (1) Introduction to the vision. In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. a.Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi...It means that God’s people have a responsibility to also know and care for children in the womb. ii. Some people argue for the moral right to have an abortion because the mother has the right to do as she pleases with her own body. Psalm 139 demonstrates that God sees another person in the mother’s womb. b.1. (1-2) Paul’s comfort to the troubled Thessalonians and their question. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. a.i. “The first two words of Matthew, biblos genseos, may be translated ‘record of the genealogy,’ ‘record of the origins,’ or ‘record of the history’” (Carson). There is a sense in which each meaning is valid. · In Matthew 1:1-17 we have the “record of the genealogy.”. · In Matthew 1:18-2:23 we have the “record of the ...1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ... Matthew 18:1-18 – Like a Child. Matthew 18:19-35 – Forgiveness. Among the separatist community at Qumran – those who kept the Dead Sea Scrolls, later discovered in the 20th Century – there was a “Manual of Discipline” (known as 1QS by scholars). Some people think Matthew 18 is an early church version of a “Manual of Disciple.”.c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ). 1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...The gift of remembering brought Peter to repentance; Peter remembered the words of Jesus. “Our memories serve us much in the business of repentance.” (Poole) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 26, where the stage is set for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and Judas betrays Jesus in the Garden Gethsemane. This word is used primarily in the sense of persecution. However, it is also used of physical sufferings not related to persecution (Acts 28:5, and Matthew 17:15), of suffering under temptation (Hebrews 2:18) and hardships in a general sense (1 Corinthians 12:26, and Galatians 3:4). i. “Everyone cannot be trusted with suffering.c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).Philippians 2:1-11 – The Ladder Down from Heaven. Philippians 2:12-30 – Working Out What Was Worked In. A. How Paul wants the Philippians to live with each other. 1. (1) The basis of Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians. Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...iii. Looking back over John 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the Bible. There are four prominent musts in John 3. · The Sinner’s must: you must be born again ( John 3:7 ). · The Savior’s must: so must the Son of Man be lifted up ( John 3:14 ). · The Sovereign’s must: He must increase ( John 3:30 ).And manifested His glory: According to John 2:1, this miracle happened on the third day. John hints at the idea that Jesus showed His glory on the third day, and that His disciples believed in Him when they saw His glory. i. The glory of Jesus is found in His compassion, and this was a miracle full of compassion.1. (1-3) Peter and six other disciples return to fishing. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there: David did not describe what we normally think of as hell – Gehenna (Matthew 10:28 and 18:9), the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14-15). ... 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – [email protected]. Tweet. Pin 6. Share 91. 97 Shares. Bible Commentary Quick …a. Keep your heart with all diligence: Since wisdom belongs in the midst of the heart ( Proverbs 4:21 ), it also is necessary to keep the heart in the sense of guarding it. In the sense Solomon meant here, the heart should be kept for wisdom, guarding it against the way of the wicked ( Proverbs 4:19 ). i.Verse 6. Verse Matthew 11:6. Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. — Or, Happy is he who will not be stumbled at me; for the word σκανδαλιζεσθαι, in its root, signifies to hit against or stumble over a thing, which one may meet with in the way. The Jews, as was before remarked, expected a temporal deliverer.Many might he tempted to …1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...1. (1) Paul pleads with the Corinthians. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. a. Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you: Paul introduces this chapter with a change of tone. Some have even thought that 2 Corinthians 10 ... The gift of remembering brought Peter to repentance; Peter remembered the words of Jesus. “Our memories serve us much in the business of repentance.” (Poole) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 26, where the stage is set for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, and Judas betrays Jesus in the Garden Gethsemane.1. (14-16) Some accuse Jesus of being in partnership with Satan; others request a sign from Him. And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.”.1. (1-9) Presentation of the parable of the soils. And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen!1. (14-16) Time for Jesus to bring in the harvest. Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, “Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the ...Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: “For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. A. The way of the righteous. 1. (1) What the righteous man does not do. Blessed is the man.The gloom will not be upon her who is distressed: In this context, the promise of Isaiah 9:1 is all the more precious. The northern regions of the Promised Land – around the Sea of Galilee ( Galilee of the Gentiles) – were most severely ravaged when the Assyrians invaded from the north. The promise is that this land, once seemingly lightly ...Verse Matthew 4:19. Follow me — Come after me, δευτε οπισω μου. Receive my doctrines, imitate me in my conduct - in every respect be my disciples. We may observe that most of the calls of God to man are expressed in a few solemn words, which alarm, the conscience, and deeply impress the heart. I will make you fishers of men. 1. (1-2) A summary statement on passing judgment upon others. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”. a. Judge not, that you be not judged: Here Jesus moved to another idea in the Sermon on the Mount.Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: “For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”. In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. A. The way of the righteous. 1. (1) What the righteous man does not do. Blessed is the man.4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said …Video for Psalm 51: Psalm 51 – Restoration of a Broken and Contrite King. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the Prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. The events are plainly and painfully described in 2 Samuel 11-12. James Montgomery Boice noted that this psalm has been long beloved by ...1. (1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...When the Day of Pentecost had fully come: It was now 10 days after the time Jesus ascended to heaven ( Acts 1:3 ), and since Jesus commanded them to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. i. The disciples were not strangers to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. · The disciples saw the Holy Spirit continually at work in the ministry of Jesus.Benson Commentary Matthew 4:19-20. He saith unto them — Namely, after some previous circumstances, an account of which is given, Luke 5:1-11.1. (1-4) The Sadducees and the Pharisees seek a sign from Jesus. Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, “When it is evening you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; and in the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the ... 1. (2-3) Jesus is transfigured before His disciples. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. a.5. (36-43) Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and the tares. Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”. He answered and said to them: “He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.enduring-word-matthew. April 11, 2016 / 0 Comments / by David Guzik. David Guzik teaching verse by verse through the Gospel of Matthew.· It is the warning to flee mentioned in Matthew 24. · It is the sign of the consummation of all things in Daniel 9:27. · It is the sign foreshadowed by Antiochus Epiphanies in Daniel 11:31. · It is the precise marker of days to the end in Daniel 12:11. · It is the revelation of the man of sin in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4.A. Greeting and giving of thanks. 1. (1) Whom the letter is from: Paul, a called apostle. Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother. a. Paul: The apostle Paul follows the normal pattern for writing a letter in ancient times. We write a letter by saying who the letter is to first, and we ...· Jesus quoted it in Matthew 22:43-45 (also Mark 12:36-37), showing how David called the Messiah “Lord” – recognizing that the Messiah was greater than David himself. ... 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – [email protected]. Tweet. Pin 3. Share 42. 45 Shares. Bible Commentary Quick Navigation . Start Here!a. Peter: He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Considering the author, the first Christians would receive …It is entirely accurate to say that it is the first word of the gospel. · Repent was the first word of John the Baptist’s gospel (Matthew 3:1-2). · Repent was the first word of Jesus’ gospel (Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15). · Repent was the first word in the preaching ministry of the twelve disciples (Mark 6:12).You can contact Enduring Word by email at: [email protected]. Our postal address is: 5662 Calle Real #184, Goleta CA 93117 USA. Our phone number is: +1 (805) 284-6505 (we might not be able to answer your phone call right away. Please leave a message, or contact us over email!) Enduring Word is recognized by the United States government …If the preacher only speaks, then it is a matter of word only, but when the Holy Spirit works through the Word, a great spiritual work is accomplished. i. We sometimes think too little about the spiritual operations of the Word of God. There is a spiritual work of God’s Word that goes far beyond the basic educational value of learning the .... Ayten abla