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EYEBALL TO EYEBALL

EYEBALL TO EYEBALL. Mt 4:1-11.

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EYEBALL TO EYEBALL

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  1. EYEBALLTOEYEBALL Mt 4:1-11

  2. “If in some smothered dreams, you too could pace Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writing in his face. His hanging face, like a devil’s sick of sin; if you could hear him, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted Lungs, Bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues—My friend, you would not tell with such high zest, To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old lie: “Sweet and fitting it is to die for one’s country.’”

  3. War is one of the most vile & corrupt inventions of fallen man.

  4. War is one of the most vile & corrupt inventions of fallen man. • Satan stands behind man’s invention of war.

  5. War is one of the most vile & corrupt inventions of fallen man. • Satan stands behind man’s invention of war. • “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask” (Js 4:1-2, ESV).

  6. War is one of the most vile & corrupt inventions of fallen man. • Satan stands behind man’s invention of war. • “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask” (Js 4:1-2, ESV). • Satan himself is involved in a great cosmic struggle.

  7. “Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—w he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him” (Rv 12:7-9).

  8. This passage involves a huge battle in that giant war.

  9. This passage involves a huge battle in that giant war. • Satan brings his best to Jesus & Jesus fights back with all his might.

  10. This passage involves a huge battle in that giant war. • Satan brings his best to Jesus & Jesus fights back with all his might. • One man aptly said that in this text Jesus & Satan stare each other down “EYEBALL TO EYEBALL.”

  11. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV).

  12. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV). • The Gr word for “tempt” can mean to “tempt” or to “test.”

  13. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV). • The Gr word for “tempt” can mean to “tempt” or to “test.” • The word often means test in the NT.

  14. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV). • The Gr word for “tempt” can mean to “tempt” or to “test.” • The word often means test in the NT. • “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial [same word], for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (Js 1:12, ESV).

  15. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV). • The Gr word for “tempt” can mean to “tempt” or to “test.” • The word often means test in the NT. • “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial [same word], for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (Js 1:12, ESV). • “By faith Abraham, when he was tested [same word], offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son” (Heb 11:17, ESV).

  16. “Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (v 1, ESV). • The Gr word for “tempt” can mean to “tempt” or to “test.” • The word often means test in the NT. • “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial [same word], for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (Js 1:12, ESV). • “By faith Abraham, when he was tested [same word], offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son” (Heb 11:17, ESV). • Jesus is being tested as well as tempted.

  17. The three passages Jesus quotes come from a passage where God is testing the Israelites.

  18. The three passages Jesus quotes come from a passage where God is testing the Israelites. • 2 from Deut 6 & 1 from Deut 8.

  19. The three passages Jesus quotes come from a passage where God is testing the Israelites. • 2 from Deut 6 & 1 from Deut 8. • God brought his people into the wilderness to tempt them.

  20. The three passages Jesus quotes come from a passage where God is testing the Israelites. • 2 from Deut 6 & 1 from Deut 8. • God brought his people into the wilderness to tempt them: “And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not” (Deut 8:2, ESV).

  21. The three passages Jesus quotes come from a passage where God is testing the Israelites. • 2 from Deut 6 & 1 from Deut 8. • God brought his people into the wilderness to tempt them: (Deut 8:2). • Jesus is here tested to see his true allegiance to God.

  22. The significance of this passage is to demonstrate Jesus as the King of the Jews.

  23. The significance of this passage is to demonstrate Jesus as the King of the Jews. • Jewish texts at this time spoke of kings being anointed (as Jesus was at his baptism) & then immediately being tested.

  24. The significance of this passage is to demonstrate Jesus as the King of the Jews. • Jewish texts at this time spoke of kings being anointed (as Jesus was at his baptism) & then immediately being tested. • Thus, I’m convinced it’s no accident that the Spirit guided Matthew to write in this manner.

  25. The significance of this passage is to demonstrate Jesus as the King of the Jews. • Jewish texts at this time spoke of kings being anointed (as Jesus was at his baptism) & then immediately being tested. • Thus, I’m convinced it’s no accident that the Spirit guided Matthew to write in this manner. Jesus is being demonstrated as the King who can withstand testing.

  26. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation.

  27. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41).

  28. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41). • Yet, here the Spirit leads Jesus right into temptation.

  29. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41). • Yet, here the Spirit leads Jesus right into temptation. • Why?

  30. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41). • Yet, here the Spirit leads Jesus right into temptation. • Why? • Jesus’ temptation was necessary for his ministry as High Priest.

  31. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41). • Yet, here the Spirit leads Jesus right into temptation. • Why? • Jesus’ temptation was necessary for his ministry as High Priest. • “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb 4:15-16, ESV).

  32. The Spirit led Jesus into temptation. • Jesus prayed that we not be led into temptation (Mt 6:13) & he encouraged the disciples to pray the same (Mt 26:41). • Yet, here the Spirit leads Jesus right into temptation. • Why? • Jesus’ temptation was necessary for his ministry as High Priest. • Heb 4:15-16. • Because Jesus sinlessly faced temptation, he is able to help us when we are tempted.

  33. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways.

  34. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways. • We have often categorized this passage according to 1 Jn 2:16: “All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world” (ESV).

  35. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways. • We have often categorized this passage according to 1 Jn 2:16: “All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world” (ESV). • These temptations do fit those categories.

  36. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways. • We have often categorized this passage according to 1 Jn 2:16: “All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world” (ESV). • These temptations do fit those categories. • That’s likely no accident.

  37. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways. • We have often categorized this passage according to 1 Jn 2:16: “All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world” (ESV). • These temptations do fit those categories. • That’s likely no accident. • But, this morning, we’ll look at these temptations through a different lens.

  38. Satan tempts Jesus in 3 distinct ways. • We have often categorized this passage according to 1 Jn 2:16: “All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world” (ESV). • These temptations do fit those categories. • That’s likely no accident. • But, this morning, we’ll look at these temptations through a different lens.

  39. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah.

  40. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah. • Turning the stones into bread is an opportunity for Jesus to show himself as the Son of God.

  41. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah. • Turning the stones into bread is an opportunity for Jesus to show himself as the Son of God. • Jumping off the pinnacle of the temple is an opportunity for Jesus to be worshiped as the Son of God.

  42. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah. • Turning the stones into bread is an opportunity for Jesus to show himself as the Son of God. • Jumping off the pinnacle of the temple is an opportunity for Jesus to be worshiped as the Son of God. • Worshiping Jesus is an opportunity for Jesus to be the King of all in an easy, swift manner.

  43. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah. • Turning the stones into bread is an opportunity for Jesus to show himself as the Son of God. • Jumping off the pinnacle of the temple is an opportunity for Jesus to be worshiped as the Son of God. • Worshiping Jesus is an opportunity for Jesus to be the King of all in an easy, swift manner. • This text is about Jesus’ avoiding the cross.

  44. Satan is tempting Jesus to take the easy way out of being the Messiah. • Turning the stones into bread is an opportunity for Jesus to show himself as the Son of God. • Jumping off the pinnacle of the temple is an opportunity for Jesus to be worshiped as the Son of God. • Worshiping Jesus is an opportunity for Jesus to be the King of all in an easy, swift manner. • This text is about Jesus’ avoiding the cross. Satan tells Jesus that he can be the Messiah without the cross.

  45. These temptations go right to the heart of who God is & who God is.

  46. These temptations go right to the heart of who God is & who God is. • These temptations concern: • GOD’S PROVISION. • GOD’S PROTECTION. • GOD’S PRAISE.

  47. God’s Provision vv 2-4

  48. Jesus fasted 40 days & 40 nights.

  49. Jesus fasted 40 days & 40 nights. • Moses also fasted 40 days & nights (Ex 24:18). • After Moses had fasted, he gave the people the Law.

  50. Jesus fasted 40 days & 40 nights. • Moses also fasted 40 days & nights (Ex 24:18). • After Moses had fasted, he gave the people the Law. • After Jesus fasts, he gives his Law, the Sermon on the Mount.

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