The First Temptation – Matthew 4:2-4

Jesus’ answer to the devil’s temptation, found in vs. 4, conclusively silenced all three aspects of Satan’s temptation.  The true mark of Jesus’ Sonship was His obedience to the will of the Father, not being a miracle-worker.  True provision for His needs would come in dependence on the Father alone, not in obeying Satan’s will, or in depending upon Himself.  The best and only path for Jesus to follow was the difficult path of suffering that His Father ordained for Him, not the easy “bread...