Matthew Chapter 4


The temptation of Christ(1-11)
The opening of Christ’s ministry in Galilee(12-17)
Call of Simon and others(18-22)
Jesus teaches and works miracles(23-25)
He healed every sickness or disease; none was too bad; none too hard, for Christ to heal with a word. Three diseases are named; the palsy, which is the greatest weakness of the body; lunacy, which is the greatest malady of the mind; and possession of the devil, which is the greatest misery and calamity of both; yet Christ healed all, and by thus curing bodily diseases, showed that his great errand into the world was to cure spiritual maladies. Sin is the sickness, disease, and torment of the soul: Christ came to take away sin, and so to heal the soul.

3 times jesus says that it is written in Verse 4, Verse 7 and verse 10. Jesus referenced these verses from Deyt 8:3;Deut 6:16 and Deut 6:13

Satan also refers to the Written word in Verse 6 , here satan recalls the words of David in Psalm 91:11,12
Look how slyly satan also uses The Word of God to convince Jesus…if he can go to Jesus with the Word he can come to us with the Word with a disguise thats why its very important for us to be alert and wise and have open eyes and discerning spirit.

Vs 11 says Devil left him..Devil tried 3 times and Jesus resisted the Devil 3 times with the word of God.Ressit the devil and he will flee from you , Just like Jesus did we should do.

 

Matthew Chapter 3

Picture taken at Jordan Baptismal site
Fire either purifies or destroys ; Hence salvation in Jesus Christ will be purifying for those that accept HIM and destructive f or those who reject HIM.

My favorite is Verse’s 16 & 17

vs 16 – The Spirit anointed Jesus for His ministry. The dove symbolizes gentleness,innocence and meekness and it was offered in sacrifice ( Lev 12:6; 14:22 ;) The gentle, innocent, and meek Jesus would be a sacrifice for sin.

Reason why Vs 16 & 17 are my favorites are because of the way God is so dramatic …Heavens open up , Dove and Heavenly Voice.Location , Location & presentation what a mighty sight that would have been . Hallelujah !!!!!

For Peace and rest read Matt

 

Matt 11
25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

… 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

 

In Anger read these verses from the Holy Bible

 

Colossians 3:8 – But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Colossians 3:21 – Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Ephesians 4:26 – In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry

Ephesians 4:31-32 – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Hebrews 10:30 – For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

James 1:19,20 – My dear brothers, take note of this. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Psalm 30:5 – For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psalm 37:8 – Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it leads only to evil.

Psalm 145:8 – The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

Romans 12: 19-21 – Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Nehemiah 9:17 – They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them.

Matthew 5:22 – “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.”

Proverbs 14:17 – A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.

Proverbs 15:1- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:18 – A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:32 – Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

Proverbs 19:11 – A man’s wisdom gives him patience, it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 21:19 – Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.

Proverbs 22:24-25 – Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared.

Proverbs 27:4 – Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy.

Proverbs 29:22 – An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

Fear Not , I am thy Shield

God encourages Abram , how does this relate to us ???

God’s word assurs us of safety and happiness; that we should be safe. I am thy shield; or, I am a shield to thee, present with thee, caring for thee. The consideration that God himself is, and will be a shield to his people, to secure them from all evils, a shield ready to them, and a shield round about them, should silence all perplexing, tormenting fears.

Happy Easter – Jesus Christ is Living God

Pictures of Garden Tomb in Jerusalem

 

Luke 24:6

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke unto you when he was yet in Galilee

Matt 28:6

He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.

“Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep”
(1 Corinthians 15a:20)

Matt 16:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.”

Luke 24: 44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

Pictures of the Empty Tomb

 

Jesus is risen indeed …we should have a day to day personal experience with the risen and living God. what’s next and how do we understand..read Romans 6

8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him,
9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him.
10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.
11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

Wish you a Happy Easter …rejoice and Be glad and celebrate the Risen Lord Today and forever

Jesus THE BLOOD Atonement

The Last Supper – Matt 26:17-19 , Mark 14:12-16 , Luke 22:7-13

 17On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” 19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

  23And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

Below are the pictures of the Upper Room in Jerusalem 

The Lord’s Table unites everyone Christ has redeemed by His blood “out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9)

Prayer in Garden

30And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

 

The word gethsamane means an Olive press … Jesus would often come to the garden he would kneel and pray .In the upper room he had the last supper

Prayer in Garden

 

36Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. 40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

 These are the pictures from garden of Gathsemane on Mt.Olives in Jerusalem

 

 

 Matt 26:26,28 — “This is my body” ; ” Drink from it , all of you ” For this is My blood of the new covenant which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
THE BLOOD, Jesus used the occasion of the passover meal to inaugurate the New Covenant. The Symbolism of the passover meal under the Old Covenant is fully satisfied through Christ’s crucifiction.The bread represents His body, which would be given and the cup His blood which would be shed for the forgiveness of sins.A new and eternal bond is estabished by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:25 –Whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, throu faith to demonstrate His righteousness,because in His forbearance God had passed over tthe sins that were previoulsy commited.

Thank you Jesus for the atoning sacrify once and for all. Thanks for cleaning my sins, for forgiveness and for bringing me into your righteousness.

Glory to your Holy Name.