"Jesus answered, It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4 Jesus has been in the desert for 40 days with no food and He is very hungry. The devil comes and tries to get Him to make some stones into... Continue Reading →
Matthew 4:1 Being Led
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." Matthew 4:1 Although this verse is very short, it says a lot. This verse occurs right before Jesus ministry begins. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness. Most people have no problems with Him being led, but why... Continue Reading →
Revelation 12:12 Where Do You Dwell?
"Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short." Revelation 12:12 While still looking into an unknown time frame, John had just shown that the... Continue Reading →
James 4:7 Submit and Resist
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 Many people love to pass the blame onto someone else. In the corporate and political world you often see people blaming other people for making them do something wrong. Even in the family many people blame parents or one... Continue Reading →
James 1:14-15 Temptation From Self
"But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." James 1:14-15 Just before this verse James stops the idea that God tempts people by showing He cannot... Continue Reading →
