Matthew 4

I. The temptation of Christ. Matthew 4:1-11
             NOTE: There are many excellent outlines and analyses of the temptation of Christ.
             I submit this one for your consideration.
    A. The place. Matthew 4:1
    B. The tempter. Matthew 4:1
    C. The length of time. Matthew 4:2
    D. The purpose of the temptation of Christ.
       1. As Jesus became man yet God, would He be obedient to the flesh or to God, the Father? Romans 5:12-19
       2. As Jesus became man yet God, would He humble himself and become obedient unto death? Philippians 2:8
       3. As Jesus became man yet God, would He learn to be obedient? Hebrews 5:8-9
    E. The temptation in 4 parts. Matthew 4:1-11
       1. Part I - The 40 days fast. Matthew 4:2
          a. The purpose of 40 days fast.
             1) The same principal of the 40 years in the wilderness. Deuteronomy 8:2-3
             2) Are you obedient to the flesh or to God?
          b. Jesus overcame the temptation, He did not eat, He was hungry. Matthew 4:2
       2. Part II - The desires of the flesh. Matthew 4:3-4
          a. Things of the world, the lust of the flesh. 1 John 2:16
          b. Are you sure about yourself? “If thou be” Matthew 4:3
          c. Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 8:3. Matthew 4:4
       3. Part III - The pride of life. Matthew 4:5-7
          a. Things of the world, the pride of life. 1 John 2:16
          b. Are you sure you are who you are? “If thou be” Matthew 4:6
          c. The Devil’s misuse of the scriptures. Psalms 91:11-12
          d. Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 6:16. Matthew 4:7
       4. Part IV - The lust of the eyes, ambition. Matthew 4:8-10
          a. Things of the world, the lust of the eyes. 1 John 2:16
          b. The Devil as the god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4) will give the kingdoms (nations) of this world to Jesus if he will worship him. Matthew 4:9
          c. Jesus overcame the temptation by quoting Deuteronomy 6:13. Matthew 4:10
    F. The angels minister unto Jesus after the temptation. Matthew 4:11
II. Jesus begins his ministry with the fulfillment of prophecy. Matthew 4:12-17
    A. In the land of Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2
III. Jesus calls four fishermen. Matthew 4:18-22
    A. Peter, Andrew, James and John.
    B. He called them to be fishers of men. Matthew 4:19
IV. The fame of Jesus spreads. Matthew 4:23-25
    A. His ministry involved the following: Matthew 4:23-24
       1. Teaching in the synagogues.
       2. Preaching the Gospel
       3. Healing all manner of sickness and diseases.
       4. Casting the devils out of people.
    B. His fame spread throughout Syria, Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, and Judea and beyond Jordan.

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