Question 1

Why was Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted?

Accepted Answer

Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness shows that this testing was part of God’s plan, not an accident. Right after his baptism and the Father’s approval, he is sent into a lonely place to face the devil. There, without help from people, hungry and weak, he meets temptation head-on. This shows that God can use hard seasons to prepare his servants. It also shows that temptation itself is not sin. Jesus faced real pressure, yet did not give in, so he is able to help those who are tempted today.

Question 2

What does “man shall not live by bread alone” mean in this passage?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God,” he is answering the devil’s push to turn stones into bread. Jesus is very hungry, but he refuses to use his power just to satisfy himself apart from his Father’s will. His words mean that life depends more on God’s word and care than on food or things we can see. Bread feeds the body, but God’s word sustains our whole life. Trust in God matters more than getting our needs met our own way.

Question 3

Why did Jesus refuse to throw himself down from the temple?

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The devil urged Jesus to throw himself down from the temple and even quoted Scripture about angels guarding him. Jesus refused because that would be testing God, not trusting him. To jump on purpose, just to force God to rescue him, would twist God’s promise and turn faith into a stunt. By saying, “You shall not tempt the Lord your God,” Jesus shows that real trust does not demand signs or take foolish risks just to prove something. God’s promises are meant to comfort and steady us, not to encourage pride or presumption.

Question 4

What is the meaning of “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve”?

Accepted Answer

In the third temptation, the devil offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if Jesus will bow down to him. Jesus answers, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.” This means worship belongs to God alone. No power, reward, or shortcut is worth turning from God. For Jesus, it meant rejecting a path to glory that avoided suffering and the cross. For believers, it reminds us that no success, comfort, or human approval should replace simple, loyal service to God as the only true Lord.

Question 5

Why did Jesus move to Capernaum in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali?

Accepted Answer

Jesus left Nazareth and settled in Capernaum by the sea, in the area once given to the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali. This was not random. It fulfilled an old prophecy that people living in darkness in that region would see a great light. By living and preaching there, Jesus brought God’s light to a place often looked down on and called “Galilee of the Gentiles.” It shows that his mission was not only to the center of religious life but also to border regions, where many felt forgotten or far from God.

Question 6

What does “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” mean?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus begins to preach, his main message is, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” To repent means to turn around, to change your mind and direction about sin and about God. The kingdom of heaven being “at hand” means God’s rule was drawing near in a new way in Jesus himself. God was breaking into the world through his Son’s teaching, death, and resurrection. So people are called to stop living their own way and submit to God’s rule, trusting the King who has come near.

Question 7

What did Jesus mean when he said, “I will make you fishers of men”?

Accepted Answer

Jesus spoke these words to Simon Peter and Andrew, who were fishermen. He used their daily work as a picture. Just as they caught fish out of the sea, he would now use them to “catch” people for God by preaching the good news. Being “fishers of men” means helping bring people out of darkness and danger into life with God. It also shows that following Jesus involves a new purpose. He does not just call them to watch him, but to join in his mission of reaching others.

Question 8

Why did the first disciples leave their nets and follow Jesus immediately?

Accepted Answer

When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John, they left their nets, boats, and even family work right away. This shows the power of Jesus’ call. They trusted him enough to walk away from steady jobs and familiar lives. It also shows the kind of response he looks for: simple, prompt obedience, even when it is costly. They were not famous or highly educated, but ordinary workers. Jesus chose such men so that the focus would be on his message and power, not on human status or skill.

Question 9

What does this passage teach about facing temptation today?

Accepted Answer

This passage shows that temptation comes even after spiritual highs, often when we are weak. Jesus faced hunger, loneliness, and pressure, yet he answered every attack with God’s written word. For believers, this shows that knowing and trusting Scripture is the main way to stand firm. It also reassures us that being tempted does not mean we have already failed. Jesus, who never sinned, knows what it is like to be tempted. We can look to his example, depend on his strength, and remember that the devil’s power is limited and can be resisted.

Question 10

What does Jesus’ healing ministry in Galilee reveal about God’s character?

Accepted Answer

As Jesus travels through Galilee, he teaches in synagogues, preaches the good news of the kingdom, and heals all kinds of sickness and disease. People bring to him those with severe pain, demon possession, seizures, and paralysis, and he heals them. This shows God’s compassion for human suffering and his power over both physical and spiritual troubles. The wide range of healings is like a sign that God’s kingdom brings wholeness. It also shows that Jesus’ authority is not just in words, but in real mercy shown to hurting people.

Matthew 4:1

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus Begins His Ministry

The First Disciples

Jesus Heals the Multitudes

The Temptation of Jesus

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The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus Begins His Ministry

The First Disciples

Jesus Heals the Multitudes

The Temptation of Jesus

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