The Power Of God's Word Series

Verse: Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 119:11, Hebrews 4:12

In Matthew 4, Jesus faces temptation from Satan, but He doesn't engage in a debate or rely on human wisdom. Instead, He refers Satan to God's Word, saying "It is written..." Let's explore the significance of this response.

Jesus' example teaches us:

• God's Word is our authority and guide (Psalm 119:11)

• Scripture is sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing the depths of our hearts and minds (Hebrews 4:12)

• The Bible is our sword of the Spirit, defeating the schemes of the enemy (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Jesus freely acknowledged that all of Scripture pointed to Him. In John 5:39, for example, Jesus said to the Jewish leaders, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about me.”

To His disciples He said, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44).

Jesus acknowledged to Peter that He could instantly call down twelve legions of angels to protect Himself. However, this would not have been according to God’s plan: “How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?” (Matthew 26:54).

Like Jesus, we must:

• Know and hide God's Word in our hearts (Psalm 119:11)

• Use Scripture to counter Satan's lies and temptations

• Trust God's Word to bring light, guidance, and victory in our lives.

Matthew 4:4: Jesus answered, “It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

May we follow Jesus' example and wield the sword of the Spirit with confidence, defeating the enemy with the power of God's Word. Amen.