Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.”
Luke 4:14 · KJV
What did Jesus draw from Deuteronomy?
Jesus' answers recall Israel's wilderness experience. He refuses to use His hunger as a reason to disregard God's word, to test God's protection, or to take authority by worshiping the tempter. Each answer brings a real desire under trust in the Father.
Can Spirit-led obedience involve difficulty?
Jesus enters a hard place while full of the Spirit. The narrative can help readers avoid assuming that difficulty proves they missed God. It also directs attention to the difference between the Spirit's leading and the tempter's proposals.
Put it into practice
Choose one of Jesus' answers and read the passage in Deuteronomy from which it comes. Write a concrete way to put that instruction into practice when you feel pressured.
Read the Scripture passages
- Matthew 4:1-11 · KJV
- Luke 4:1-14 · KJV
- Deuteronomy 6:13-16 · KJV
- Deuteronomy 8:1-3 · KJV
- Hebrews 4:14-16 · KJV
