Apr 13, 2012 | Matthew
In this revelation about the Lord Jesus’ temptation, we have two references to angels. Even though there is hardly anything specifically declared, together they open the door to several thoughts. And that is ignoring behind the fact that Satan himself is an...
Apr 11, 2012 | Matthew
I would hope that not one of us would ever consider worshipping Satan. I would hope that it is so ingrained in our hearts that he is evil, that we would consider this to be one of the greatest of all sins. But if you’ll remember from a couple weeks ago, I said...
Apr 10, 2012 | Matthew
I know we have already touched on this third temptation, but there is still material here which we didn’t cover. For example, we’ve said nothing about the various names and titles of Satan. You may think that this unimportant, but such is not the case....
Apr 8, 2012 | Matthew
When these temptations began to take place, Christ and Satan were in the wilderness to the south and east of Jerusalem. Before the second temptation began, the Devil transported the Lord to Jerusalem – to the Temple. I think that we can assume that Satan knew...
Apr 7, 2012 | Matthew
Last Sunday in looking at the Bible’s doctrine about Satan, I quoted a couple verses from Ephesians 6. Please turn to that chapter and let’s read the entire passage. Ephesians 6:11-19 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the...
Apr 6, 2012 | Matthew
Let’s remember that we are studying our Lord’s temptations in order to better learn how to defend ourselves when temptation comes our way. Of course, our specific temptations will never be quite like the Lord’s, but there will be similarities. And...
Apr 5, 2012 | Matthew
Clearly, the Bible tells us that our Saviour spent a considerable period fasting, before He began His ministry and before this confrontation with Satan. But what exactly did He do, and what has that got to do with us. Although the Bible never really explains it for...
Apr 4, 2012 | Matthew
Years ago – one of the lessons that I brought when I first arrived was entitled: “Do you have a Baptist Devil?” As I was reviewing those notes, I realized that theme could have developed in a much broader way. Satan, here, is an illustration of a...
Apr 3, 2012 | Matthew
In our study of the Bible, many times it is difficult to look at one thing without thinking about half a dozen other things at the same time. The problem comes in trying to decide which is the most important and what to look at first. For example, we can’t...
Apr 2, 2012 | Matthew
We must never forget that Christ Jesus is more than MERELY our Saviour. I’m not talking about His deity or His relationship to the Father and to the Holy Spirit. I’m thinking about ways in which Christ is more than a Saviour to each of saints –...
Apr 1, 2012 | Matthew
As we move into chapter 4, we see the next step toward our Lord’s earthly ministry. It began with His baptism, reminding us that our first step of obedience following salvation should be baptism and church membership. After the Lord was baptized, it seems that...
Mar 23, 2012 | Matthew
The other day, I asked my internet connection this question: “What was the first Baptist Church in America?” I knew what the answer would be, and I also already knew the truth. You can’t believe everything that you read on the internet. The first...
Mar 22, 2012 | Matthew
As we read this account, we realize that you and I cannot be compared to either of the two primary characters. As John implies, he wasn’t worthy to unloose or carry the sandals of the Lord Jesus. And if John wasn’t worthy then we are even more unworthy....
Mar 21, 2012 | Matthew
Around here, at Calvary Baptist Church, we think that baptism is important. I would like to think that we believe that it is as important as Jesus did, but I’m not sure that we do. The Lord Jesus walked – He didn’t drive his Hyundai – He...
Mar 20, 2012 | Matthew
John the Baptist was a few months older than his cousin Jesus. This isn’t significant, but adds just a little to the question about the length of John’s ministry. How long had he been a “voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepared ye the way of...
