Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 4:1-11
by: Tim Bond.
A man I know was stranded in the South American jungle when a missionary plane broke down. He claimed going two days without food had little effect on him. If I miss even two meals, I feel like I am suffering—long before reaching 120 meals in 40 days. For that reason, I am awed by Jesus’ responses to the three temptations presented here. He was coherent and used memorized Scripture to defeat the devil’s attacks. During their debate, the devil also made points by quoting Scripture. We need to make sure we know Scripture well enough to use it and to recognize when it is being twisted.