The Gospel of Matthew - "The Temptation of Jesus"

The Gospel of Matthew | The Temptation of Christ (Matthew 4:1–11)

Why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted?

In this message from The Gospel of Matthew, we explore Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and what it reveals about how we face temptation today. Jesus did not endure temptation because He needed to grow—but to show us how to stand firm.

Walking through Matthew 4:1–11, we see how temptation often invites us to meet legitimate needs in illegitimate ways—by questioning God’s provision, distorting Scripture, or offering shortcuts to God’s promises. Jesus responds each time with obedience, trust, and the Word of God.

This sermon highlights:

- Why Jesus identifies with our weakness (Hebrews 2:17–18)

- The purpose behind each of the three temptations

- Why Scripture is our greatest defense and offense

- How worship and obedience always go together

Jesus shows us that victory over temptation doesn’t come through self-reliance, shortcuts, or presumption—but through surrender and trust in God’s Word.