Matthew 4:7
Verse
Context
The Temptation of Jesus
6“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” 7Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”
Sermons
Warren Wiersbe
Dwight Pentecost
Bill McLeod
Chuck SmithChuck Smith
Shane IdlemanSummary
Commentary
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Jesus said unto him, It is written again-- (Deu 6:16), as if he should say, "True, it is so written, and on that promise I implicitly rely; but in using it there is another Scripture which must not be forgotten." Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God--"Preservation in danger is divinely pledged: shall I then create danger, either to put the promised security skeptically to the proof, or wantonly to demand a display of it? That were 'to tempt the Lord my God,' which, being expressly forbidden, would forfeit the right to expect preservation."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain,.... That is, he took him off from the pinnacle of the temple, and carried him through the air, to one of the mountains which were round about Jerusalem; or to some very high mountain at a greater distance; but what mountain is not certain; nor can it be known; nor is it of any moment; it has been said (g) to be Mount Lebanon: here he sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and glory of them. By "all the kingdoms of the world" are meant, not only the Roman empire, as Dr. Lightfoot thinks, though that was, to he sure, the greatest in the world at that time; but all the kingdoms in the whole world, which subsisted in any form, whether within, or independent of the Roman empire; or whether greater or lesser: and by "the glory of them", is meant, the riches, pomp, power, and grandeur of them. Now the view which Satan gave Christ of all this, was not by a representation of them in a picture, or in a map, or in any geographical tables, as (h) some have thought; since to do this there was no need to take him up into a mountain, and that an exceeding high one; for this might have been done in a valley, as well as in a mountain: and yet it could not be a true and real sight of these things he gave him; for there is no mountain in the world, from whence can be beheld anyone kingdom, much less all the kingdoms of the world; and still less the riches, glory, pomp, and power of them: but this was a fictitious, delusive representation, which Satan was permitted to make; to cover which, and that it might be thought to be real, he took Christ into an high mountain; where he proposed an object externally to his sight, and internally to his imagination, which represented, in appearance, the whole world, and all its glory. Xiphilinus (i) reports of Severus, that he dreamed, he was had by a certain person, to a place where he could look all around him, and from thence he beheld , "all the earth, and also all the sea"; which was all in imagination. Satan thought to have imposed on Christ this way, but failed in his attempt. Luke says, this was done in a moment of time, in the twinkling of an eye; as these two phrases are joined together, Co1 15:52 or "in a point of time". The word used by Luk 4:5 sometimes signifies a mathematical point, which Zeno says (k) is the end of the line, and the least mark; to which the allusion may be here, and designs the smallest part of time that can be conceived of. Antoninus the emperor uses the word, as here, for a point of time; and says (l), that the time of human life, and the whole present time, is but a point. Would you know what a moment, or point of time is, according to the calculation of the Jewish doctors, take the account as follows; though in it they differ: a moment, say they (m), is the fifty six thousandth, elsewhere (n), the fifty eight thousandth, and in another place (o), the fifty three thousandth and eight hundredth and forty eighth, or, according to another account (p), eighty eighth part of an hour. If this could be thought to be a true and exact account of a moment, or point of time, it was a very short space of time indeed, in which the devil showed to Christ the kingdoms of this world, and their glory; but this is not more surprising than his vanity, pride, and impudence, in the following verse. (g) Vid. Fabricii Bibliograph. Antiq. c. 5. p. 137. (h) Vid. Fabricium, ibid. & Grotium in loc. (i) Apud Fabricium, ib. (k) Vid. Laertium in Vit. Zenou. (l) De seipso, l. 2. c. 17. & l. 6. c. 36. (m) T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 2. 4. (n) T. Bab Beracot. fol. 7. 1. (o) Avoda Zara, fol. 4. 1. (p) T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 7. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:7 The Scriptures also say: Countering the devil’s appeal to Scripture, Jesus invoked a deeper scriptural principle of honoring God, which the devil ignored.
Matthew 4:7
The Temptation of Jesus
6“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” 7Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Christian Life - a Battleground, the (Satan's Tactics)
By Warren Wiersbe19K58:44Satan's TacticsGEN 3:6MAT 4:7MAT 4:10ROM 12:12CO 11:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the strategy of Satan and how to defeat him. He outlines four basic tactics that Satan uses and emphasizes the importance of understanding them. The speaker then examines four individuals in the Bible who had personal encounters with Satan, including Eve, David, Job, and Jesus. He highlights the specific targets, weapons, purposes, and defenses that Satan employed in each case. The sermon concludes with a call to dedicate our bodies, minds, and wills to God in order to resist Satan's attacks and fulfill God's will.
(Basics) 11. God's Word Helps Us Overcome Satan
By Zac Poonen7.9K12:51CondemnationMAT 4:4MAT 4:7EPH 6:17HEB 8:121PE 1:231PE 2:21JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and believing in the forgiveness and acceptance offered by God through Jesus Christ. He explains that God not only forgives our sins but also declares us righteous, justifying us through faith. The preacher uses the analogy of being accused of a crime and being forgiven by a judge, highlighting that God does not remember our sins and does not view us with shame or condemnation. He encourages believers to combat the attacks of Satan by using the weapon of God's word, which is compared to a seed that brings new life, milk that helps us grow, and a sword to fight against spiritual enemies.
Satan's Steps in Temptation
By Dwight Pentecost2.4K41:091SA 15:22MAT 4:7LUK 4:13ROM 13:14GAL 5:161JN 2:16In this sermon, the preacher discusses the steps of temptation that led David to disgrace and how Satan uses these same steps to lead individuals away from God's will. The preacher emphasizes that Satan can only appeal to the fleshly, selfish, and prideful nature within us. The sermon also highlights the importance of understanding the nature of temptation and using the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to resist it. The preacher concludes by offering Jesus Christ as the savior who can break sin's bondage and make individuals children of God, but emphasizes the need for personal acceptance of Christ.
Christ Is All - in Scripture
By Bill McLeod1.6K46:28Fulness Of ChristPSA 2:10PSA 40:7PSA 41:9MAT 1:21MAT 28:19MRK 14:62COL 3:11TIT 3:7PHM 1:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Mark 16 and Luke 1 from the Bible. He highlights how Jesus reproached his disciples for their lack of belief in his resurrection and then commanded them to preach the gospel to the world. The speaker also mentions that some versions of the Bible omit miracles and end with Jesus' death on the cross, portraying him as a good man and advocate of peace. However, the speaker emphasizes that the Bible is truly all about Jesus and explores the significance of his ministry and his role as the Son of God.
(The Word for Today) Isaiah 7:1 - Part 1
By Chuck Smith1.5K25:59ExpositionalISA 7:1ISA 7:14MAT 1:21MAT 4:7MAT 22:37JHN 1:1JHN 1:14In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches about the significance of the word of God and the identity of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus is Emmanuel, God dwelling among man, and that his name Yahshua signifies his purpose to save the world from death. Pastor Chuck also discusses the power and control that God has over our lives, including our breath and bodily functions. He encourages listeners to obey God's word and follow after truth, praying for God's kingdom to come. The sermon is part of The Word For Today radio ministry, taught by Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, California.
Abiding in God's Presence
By Chuck Smith1.4K25:04God's PresencePSA 91:5MAT 4:7In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of giving thanks and showing praise to God. He encourages listeners to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from witnessing God's work in their lives. Pastor Chuck highlights the greatness of God's works and the depth of His thoughts. He also emphasizes the significance of spending time with God in the morning and at night, expressing gratitude for His loving kindness and faithfulness. The sermon concludes with a mention of a DVD titled "Halloween, Innocent Fun or Spiritual Deception," which aims to educate and equip Christians about the origins and potential spiritual implications of Halloween.
Fighting Temptation - Part 1
By Shane Idleman1.3K1:09:37MAT 4:7LUK 15:11
This sermon focuses on the importance of seeking a fully surrendered life to God, asking for His Spirit to fill and empower believers to overcome challenges. It emphasizes the need for hope, peace, love, and joy that come from God's presence and control. The message warns against testing God's limits and highlights the loving call of God to repent and return to Him, promising redemption and guidance despite past mistakes.
2 Peter 1:1-8
By Robert F. Adcock1.2K37:22PRO 3:5MAT 4:72PE 1:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a renewed mind and not conforming to the ways of the world. He references Philippians 4, urging believers to fix their minds on things that are holy, right, pure, beautiful, and good. The speaker also highlights the battle against deceptive thoughts and the need to capture every thought and submit it to the authority of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the significance of guarding our minds and being careful about what we allow into our thoughts. The sermon concludes with the encouragement that despite past mistakes, God offers restoration and desires for believers to live fruitful lives for Him.
All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 5
By Zac Poonen74725:42MAT 4:7MAT 28:20JHN 1:14ACT 1:11PE 2:2
This sermon emphasizes the importance of not just teaching what Jesus commanded, but actually doing it first before teaching others. It highlights the danger of hypocrisy in preaching without personal experience and the need to live out the teachings of Jesus before sharing them with others. The sermon also delves into the significance of receiving and applying God's Word, avoiding testing God for personal gain, and maintaining a balance between grace and truth in our Christian walk.
Compared View of the First Three Gospels, Etc.
By John Nelson Darby0The GospelsChrist's MinistryMAT 1:1MAT 4:17MAT 5:1MAT 9:35MAT 11:28MAT 28:19MRK 1:14LUK 3:23LUK 4:18John Nelson Darby discusses the distinct characteristics and purposes of the first three Gospels, emphasizing that Mark presents a chronological account of Christ's service, while Matthew focuses on the presentation of Jesus as the Messiah and the implications of His rejection. He notes that Luke, while generally following Mark's order, includes moral teachings that are unique to his Gospel. Darby highlights the importance of understanding the genealogies and the context of Christ's ministry, particularly in relation to Israel's expectations and the establishment of the church. He concludes that the Gospels collectively reveal the nature of Christ's mission and the unfolding of God's plan for humanity.
Elijah's Mantle
By Richard E. Bieber02KI 2:1MAT 4:7MAT 28:18LUK 3:16JHN 14:12ACT 1:8ACT 2:2REV 12:11Richard E. Bieber preaches on the authority and power given by Jesus to make disciples of all nations, emphasizing the need for believers to operate under this authority to manifest the reality of Jesus in their lives. The sermon highlights the importance of pursuing and living under the mantle of Elijah, symbolizing the Spirit of the Lord, to bring healing, hope, and transformation to those in need. Through examples from Elisha, John the Baptist, and Jesus, the sermon encourages relentless pursuit of the Holy Spirit and bold, disruptive action in the power of God's Spirit to reveal the living Jesus to the world.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Jesus said unto him, It is written again-- (Deu 6:16), as if he should say, "True, it is so written, and on that promise I implicitly rely; but in using it there is another Scripture which must not be forgotten." Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God--"Preservation in danger is divinely pledged: shall I then create danger, either to put the promised security skeptically to the proof, or wantonly to demand a display of it? That were 'to tempt the Lord my God,' which, being expressly forbidden, would forfeit the right to expect preservation."
John Gill Bible Commentary
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain,.... That is, he took him off from the pinnacle of the temple, and carried him through the air, to one of the mountains which were round about Jerusalem; or to some very high mountain at a greater distance; but what mountain is not certain; nor can it be known; nor is it of any moment; it has been said (g) to be Mount Lebanon: here he sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and glory of them. By "all the kingdoms of the world" are meant, not only the Roman empire, as Dr. Lightfoot thinks, though that was, to he sure, the greatest in the world at that time; but all the kingdoms in the whole world, which subsisted in any form, whether within, or independent of the Roman empire; or whether greater or lesser: and by "the glory of them", is meant, the riches, pomp, power, and grandeur of them. Now the view which Satan gave Christ of all this, was not by a representation of them in a picture, or in a map, or in any geographical tables, as (h) some have thought; since to do this there was no need to take him up into a mountain, and that an exceeding high one; for this might have been done in a valley, as well as in a mountain: and yet it could not be a true and real sight of these things he gave him; for there is no mountain in the world, from whence can be beheld anyone kingdom, much less all the kingdoms of the world; and still less the riches, glory, pomp, and power of them: but this was a fictitious, delusive representation, which Satan was permitted to make; to cover which, and that it might be thought to be real, he took Christ into an high mountain; where he proposed an object externally to his sight, and internally to his imagination, which represented, in appearance, the whole world, and all its glory. Xiphilinus (i) reports of Severus, that he dreamed, he was had by a certain person, to a place where he could look all around him, and from thence he beheld , "all the earth, and also all the sea"; which was all in imagination. Satan thought to have imposed on Christ this way, but failed in his attempt. Luke says, this was done in a moment of time, in the twinkling of an eye; as these two phrases are joined together, Co1 15:52 or "in a point of time". The word used by Luk 4:5 sometimes signifies a mathematical point, which Zeno says (k) is the end of the line, and the least mark; to which the allusion may be here, and designs the smallest part of time that can be conceived of. Antoninus the emperor uses the word, as here, for a point of time; and says (l), that the time of human life, and the whole present time, is but a point. Would you know what a moment, or point of time is, according to the calculation of the Jewish doctors, take the account as follows; though in it they differ: a moment, say they (m), is the fifty six thousandth, elsewhere (n), the fifty eight thousandth, and in another place (o), the fifty three thousandth and eight hundredth and forty eighth, or, according to another account (p), eighty eighth part of an hour. If this could be thought to be a true and exact account of a moment, or point of time, it was a very short space of time indeed, in which the devil showed to Christ the kingdoms of this world, and their glory; but this is not more surprising than his vanity, pride, and impudence, in the following verse. (g) Vid. Fabricii Bibliograph. Antiq. c. 5. p. 137. (h) Vid. Fabricium, ibid. & Grotium in loc. (i) Apud Fabricium, ib. (k) Vid. Laertium in Vit. Zenou. (l) De seipso, l. 2. c. 17. & l. 6. c. 36. (m) T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 2. 4. (n) T. Bab Beracot. fol. 7. 1. (o) Avoda Zara, fol. 4. 1. (p) T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 7. 1.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
4:7 The Scriptures also say: Countering the devil’s appeal to Scripture, Jesus invoked a deeper scriptural principle of honoring God, which the devil ignored.