As Was His CustomJesus went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. Luke notes this was His custom. It was His regular habit. The synagogue in Nazareth was not a perfect place. The preaching was likely poor...  Read More

 The Scroll in the Nazareth SynagogueJesus walked into the small synagogue in Nazareth. Dusty floors and tired people filled the room. He stood to read from the prophet Isaiah. They handed Him a large...  Read More

Twisted Scripture on the PinnacleSatan took Jesus to the highest point of the temple. He said, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down.” Then he quoted Psalm 91. He said, “He shall give His an...  Read More

Who Sits on the Throne?Satan told Jesus, “Bow down and worship me.” This was not a request for atheism. It was a demand for divided loyalty. He wanted Jesus to share the throne. This reveals the true ...  Read More

The Whisper in WeaknessSatan came to Jesus when He was at His weakest. Jesus was hungry, tired, and alone. The enemy often knocks during our most vulnerable moments. He comes when we are discouraged, ...  Read More

A Crown Without a CrossSatan showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. He saw every throne, every palace, and every army. The enemy offered it all to Him. “All this authority I will give You,” he sa...  Read More

 Stones and Hot BiscuitsJesus was hungry. He had fasted for forty days in the wilderness. His body was weak. Satan came to Him and said, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread....  Read More

It Is WrittenJesus did not argue with Satan. He did not debate. He simply said, “It is written.” He quoted Scripture from memory. The Word of God is not just information. It is a weapon. It is a sword...  Read More

The Attack on Your IdentitySatan came to Jesus and said, “If thou be the Son of God…” He directly attacked the identity God had just declared at Jesus’ baptism. Satan’s strategy is not to start with y...  Read More

The First Adam and the LastAdam was in a perfect garden. He had everything he could want. He had plenty to eat and perfect conditions. Yet when Satan came, Adam took the bait. He sinned. Because of hi...  Read More

Temptation is Not SinJesus was tempted by the devil for forty days. He felt the full force of temptation. He was fully God and fully man. In His human nature, He felt our weakness. He felt the hunger....  Read More

The Wilderness and the BaitJesus stood in a barren wilderness. The sun was relentless. The ground was cracked and dry beneath His feet. His body was exhausted after forty days without food. His stomac...  Read More