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Matthew 4King James Version. 4 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.If the preacher only speaks, then it is a matter of word only, but when the Holy Spirit works through the Word, a great spiritual work is accomplished. i. We sometimes think too little about the spiritual operations of the Word of God. There is a spiritual work of God’s Word that goes far beyond the basic educational value of learning the ...1. Setting the time: The prophet Daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of Jesus. During this approximate period: · Construction began on the Acropolis in Athens. · Mayan civilization flourished in Mexico. · Aesop wrote his fables. · Confucius and Buddha lived. · Greek art began to truly excel. Matthew 4:6. ESV and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”. NIV If you are the Son of God,' he said, 'throw yourself down. For it is written: ''He will ...CHAPTER 4. Matthew 4:1-11. TEMPTATION OF CHRIST. ( = mark 1:12 mark 1:13 Luke 4:1-13). 1. Then--an indefinite note of sequence. But Mark's word ( Mark 1:12) fixes what …Satan Tempts Jesus. 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He …The coming of the two messengers. 1. (1) The two messengers are introduced. In whom you delight. Says the LORD of hosts. a. Behold, I send My messenger: This prophesied messenger is none other than John the Baptist. Matthew 11:10, Mark 1:2, and Luke 7:27 all show this promise was fulfilled in John the Baptist. i.Matthew 4:4. It is written — There is no better way of answering the tempter, than by opposing the word of God to his temptations. This is that sword of the Spirit that must put him to flight. The Church of Rome, therefore, by taking from the people the word of God, disarm them as to the spiritual combat.4. (10-12) Jesus interests the woman in living water. Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”. The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep.have seen a great light. The light has shined for those who live in the land that is as dark as a grave." 17 From that time Jesus began to tell people his message: "Change your hearts and lives, because God's kingdom is now very near.[ c]" Jesus Chooses Some FollowersMore Than 11,000 Pages Of Bible Commentary. Take some time and use the menu up top to browse around. We have more than 11,000 pages of Bible commentary, hundreds of audio and video teachings, articles, work translated into other languages, and much more.It is almost universally agreed that Paul wrote Romans from the city of Corinth as he wintered there on his third missionary journey as described in Acts 20:2-3. This is based on Romans 16:1 and 16:23 along with 1 Corinthians 1:14. A variety of commentators pick the date of writing anywhere from 53 to 58 A.D. ii.1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...He has been led by the Holy Spirit for a purpose: to be tempted or tested (the underlying Greek means both; Matt 4:1) by the devil. His scriptural debate with Diabolos functions as an assessment (or, perhaps, a proof) of his readiness as God’s beloved Son (Matt 3:17) for the mission entrusted to him. He has the credentials and the authority ...David Guzik. David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. He currently serves now as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. David has been happy to be part of the Blue ...When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is ...1. (1) A Greeting from James. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. a. James: There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just, the half-brother of Jesus ( Matthew 13:55) and ... Well, it may be so, though it is more likely that both would share their Master’s praise. We shall not be rewarded, however, simply according to our apparent success.” (Spurgeon) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 19, where Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, celibacy, having riches, and how to follow Him.1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ...The New King James Version rightly capitalizes Servant because the context demonstrates this is a clear reference to Jesus. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus ( Matthew 12:16-21 ). So, in this, the LORD commands all peoples to put their focus on Jesus. iii.have seen a great light. The light has shined for those who live in the land that is as dark as a grave." 17 From that time Jesus began to tell people his message: "Change your hearts and lives, because God's kingdom is now very near.[ c]" Jesus Chooses Some FollowersThis word is used primarily in the sense of persecution. However, it is also used of physical sufferings not related to persecution (Acts 28:5, and Matthew 17:15), of suffering under temptation (Hebrews 2:18) and hardships in a general sense (1 Corinthians 12:26, and Galatians 3:4). i. “Everyone cannot be trusted with suffering.1. (14-16) Some accuse Jesus of being in partnership with Satan; others request a sign from Him. And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.”.The Gospel of Matthew – Enduring Word Media Server David Guzik Religion & Spirituality 4.8 • 57 Ratings; Pastor David Guzik preaches through the New Testament Gospel of Matthew. FEB 6, 2018; Matthew 28 – The Risen Jesus With Us All Day, Every Day, to the End of Days ...Apple Podcasts: David Guzik teaches through the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 1 - Genealogy, Origins, History. Matthew 2 - Called a Nazarene. Matthew 3 - The Ministry of John the Baptist. Matthew 4:1-11 - Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil. Matthew 4:12-25 - The Core Ministry of Jesus. Matthew 5:1-12 - Life in His Kingdom: The ...4. (10-12) Jesus interests the woman in living water. Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”. The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep.Matthew 4:4. Vincent's Word Studies. It is written (γέγραπται) The perfect tense. "It has been written, and stands written." The first recorded words of Jesus after this entrance upon his ministry are an assertion of the authority of scripture, and that though he had the fulness of the Spirit. When addressing man, our Lord seldom ...Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the place of temptation. 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by e...During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! Th...· It is the warning to flee mentioned in Matthew 24. · It is the sign of the consummation of all things in Daniel 9:27. · It is the sign foreshadowed by Antiochus Epiphanies in Daniel 11:31. · It is the precise marker of days to the end in Daniel 12:11. · It is the revelation of the man of sin in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4.i. This daughter Herodias is described as a girl ( Matthew 14:11 ). This means that she was not a cute little girl; “ Girl is a term which can be used of those of marriageable age; she was at least a teenager.” (France) ii. “The dancing of a mere girl would have been no entertainment to the sensual revelers.1. (22-23) Jesus reminds His disciples about His future sufferings. Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up.”. And they were exceedingly sorrowful.1. (1) These are the words. These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Suph, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. a. On this side of the Jordan: At this point Israel was camped on the great plains of Moab, able to see across the Jordan River into the ...THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED BY MATTHEW (shaded area) Click chart to enlarge Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. was led: Mk 1:12, 13-15 Lu 4:1-13 Ro 8:14, Gal 5:18Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil.1. (9) Matthew obeys Jesus’ call to come follow Him. As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”. So he arose and followed Him. a. A man named Matthew: Mark 2:14 says that this man was also named Levi the son of Alphaeus.Boice explains: “Stephen, who quotes the text, alters it, because he is not talking to the people of the northern kingdom but to the leaders of Israel in the south. It is their history that he has in mind.”. b. God turned and gave them up to worship the host of heaven: The idea here is both important and awesome.by-Verse Bible Commentary. Matthew 24. Matthew 23 Matthew Matthew 25. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19 Verse 20 Verse 21 Verse 22 Verse 23 Verse 24 Verse 25 Verse 26 Verse 27 Verse 28 Verse 29 Verse 30 …1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by ...Take heed: Timothy, and every pastor, must examine constantly the two great areas of concern – one’s life and one’s doctrine. Failing to do this would mean danger for both Timothy himself and for those in his congregation. i. Without giving heed to his life, Timothy might suffer shipwreck (as in 1 Timothy 1:19 ).i. With the word us, Luke put himself in the community of Christians who believed and received the accounts of Jesus’ life. Luke was a companion of Paul ( Acts 16:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24) and Paul called him the beloved physician ( Colossians 4:14 ). Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is ...Welcome! Each Study is designed to be studied chapter by chapter. 18 questions for each chapter, with more for further study, sets the stage for understanding the flow of …Redeemed and Adopted October 22, 2023 - 5:00 pm. All Sons and Daughters October 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm. When It's Hard to Stand for the Truth. Was Once Enough?The word of God sanctifies the very food we eat! ( 1 Timothy 4:5) xxiv. The word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God can probe us like a surgeon’s expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. ( Hebrews 4:12) xxv.i. With the word us, Luke put himself in the community of Christians who believed and received the accounts of Jesus’ life. Luke was a companion of Paul ( Acts 16:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24) and Paul called him the beloved physician ( Colossians 4:14 ). Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is ...We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here.The Team of Enduring Word; Donations; Speaking Request; Global Dental Mission; 2024 Israel Tour; Commentary. Commentary – English; ... Isaiah 11:4-9, Jeremiah 23:5-6, and in many, many more passages. In the New Testament we see it in Luke 1:32-33, Matthew 5:18, Luke 19:12-27, among other passages. All in all, there are more than 400 verses in …And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. a. Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit: Jesus came from His time of testing stronger than ever. Though He was already filled with the Spirit ( Luke 4:1 ), He continued to walk in the power of the Spirit after experiencing victory over temptation. i.The New King James Version rightly capitalizes Servant because the context demonstrates this is a clear reference to Jesus. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus ( Matthew 12:16-21 ). So, in this, the LORD commands all peoples to put their focus on Jesus. iii. Get Prayer Requests and Updates from David Guzik. Enduring Word Info. Receive David Guzik's Weekly Devotional. Inspiration by Email. Special Emails: Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers. Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers. There are six people named “Judas” mentioned in the New Testament, but the best evidence identifies this as the one mentioned in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3: Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. ii. Jude , like the other half-brothers of Jesus (including James), didn’t believe in Jesus as the Messiah until after the resurrection of Jesus (John ...1. (1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.1. (1-3) Peter and six other disciples return to fishing. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.1. (1-6) Solomon’s officials. So King Solomon was king over all Israel. And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and Abiathar, the priests; Azariah the son of Nathan, over ...Matthew 4:4. It is written — There is no better way of answering the tempter, than by opposing the word of God to his temptations. This is that sword of the Spirit that must put him to flight. The Church of Rome, therefore, by taking from the people the word of God, disarm them as to the spiritual combat.Video for Psalm 51: Psalm 51 – Restoration of a Broken and Contrite King. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the Prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. The events are plainly and painfully described in 2 Samuel 11-12. James Montgomery Boice noted that this psalm has been long beloved by ...a. Peter: He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Considering the author, the first Christians would receive …Unbelief is at the bottom of all our staggerings at God's promises. It is not the promise that fails, but our faith that fails when we stagger. 4. He was strong in faith, giving glory to God, enedynamothe — he was strengthened in faith, his faith got ground by …i. With the word us, Luke put himself in the community of Christians who believed and received the accounts of Jesus’ life. Luke was a companion of Paul ( Acts 16:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24) and Paul called him the beloved physician ( Colossians 4:14 ). Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is ...Philippians 2:1-11 – The Ladder Down from Heaven. Philippians 2:12-30 – Working Out What Was Worked In. A. How Paul wants the Philippians to live with each other. 1. (1) The basis of Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians. Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...The word of God sanctifies the very food we eat! ( 1 Timothy 4:5) xxiv. The word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God can probe us like a surgeon’s expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. ( Hebrews 4:12) xxv. Benson Commentary. Matthew 4:19-20. He saith unto them — Namely, after some previous circumstances, an account of which is given, Luke 5:1-11. Follow me — That is, not only now and then, as you have hitherto done, since my baptism, John 1:37; but now leave your ordinary employments, and become my constant attendants; that by continually ...4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone,Satan Tempts Jesus. 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”. 4 But He answered and said, “It is ...c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).Enduring Word Bible Commentary Matthew Chapter 4 Matthew 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and His First Galilean Ministry Audio for Matthew 4: Matthew 4:1-11 – Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil Matthew 4:12-25 – The Core Ministry of Jesus A. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. 1. (1-2) Jesus is led to the … See moreLast Name. Get Prayer Requests and Updates from David Guzik. Enduring Word Info. Receive David Guzik's Weekly Devotional. Inspiration by Email. Special Emails: Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers. Pastors, Preachers, Bible Teachers.Welcome to Matthew chapter 4 summary where this chapter began as Jesus the Christ was in the wilderness. While there, the Holy Spirit led Him to conduct a forty day fast. At the very end of the fast, “good” old Satan came to tempt the LORD, as he did with Adam in the very beginning (well actually with Eve), and gave Jesus a series of test.How to Live in Purity in an Age of Sensuality – Matthew 5:27-30. 8. Marriage and Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32. 9. Credibility Gap – Matthew 5:33-37. 10. Revenge and Retribution – Matthew 5:38-42. 11.The coming of the two messengers. 1. (1) The two messengers are introduced. In whom you delight. Says the LORD of hosts. a. Behold, I send My messenger: This prophesied messenger is none other than John the Baptist. Matthew 11:10, Mark 1:2, and Luke 7:27 all show this promise was fulfilled in John the Baptist. i.6. The Temptation Of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11) So far in our developing a method for studying the Bible we have noted that while the narratives themselves give us the basic reports of the events, what we call the story lines, the quotations in the story reveal to us what is actually going on and why. So we focus on the quotations a good deal.It is entirely accurate to say that it is the first word of the gospel. · Repent was the first word of John the Baptist’s gospel (Matthew 3:1-2). · Repent was the first word of Jesus’ gospel (Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15). · Repent was the first word in the preaching ministry of the twelve disciples (Mark 6:12).by-Verse Bible Commentary. Matthew 24. Matthew 23 Matthew Matthew 25. Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5 Verse 6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9 Verse 10 Verse 11 Verse 12 Verse 13 Verse 14 Verse 15 Verse 16 Verse 17 Verse 18 Verse 19 Verse 20 Verse 21 Verse 22 Verse 23 Verse 24 Verse 25 Verse 26 Verse 27 Verse 28 Verse 29 Verse 30 …3. (3-4) The need for the true preaching of the word. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. a.v. We remind ourselves that Jesus answered temptation with the word of God (Matthew 4:1-10). “He who became man for our salvation, passed through this state of youth, undefiled, that he might, as it were, reclaim and consecrate it anew to God.” (Horne) 2. (10-11) How one takes heed of God’s word.Chapter 4. The temptation of Christ. (1-11) The opening of Christ's ministry in Galilee. (12-17) Call of Simon and others. (18-22) Jesus teaches and works miracles. (23-25) Verses 1-11 Concerning Christ's temptation, observe, that directly after he was declared to be the Son of God, and the Saviour of the world, he was tempted; great privileges, and special tokens of Divine favour, will not ...Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi...Welcome to the YouTube Channel for David Guzik and Enduring Word.I'm happy to present my Bible teaching resources online at enduringword.com, but here you fi...White and glistening translates a word that has the idea of “flashing like lightning.” Jesus’ entire appearance was transformed in a brilliant radiance of light. ii. Matthew says that Jesus’ face shone like the sun (Matthew 17:2), and both Matthew and Mark used the word transfigured to describe what happened to Jesus. For this brief ...Each Bible Chapter is Outlined by Biblical Topic. The Enduring Word Bible Commentary is structured by each book of the Bible. Also, each book is organized by chapter and verse. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows ... Audio for Luke 2: Luke 2 – Witness of the Shepherds. A. The world Jesus was born into. 1. (1) A decree from Rome reaches the whole Mediterranean world. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. a.a. Be anxious for nothing: This is a command, not an option. Undue care is an intrusion into an arena that belongs to God alone. It makes us the father of the household instead of being a child. b. But in everything by prayer and supplication: Paul wrote that everything is the proper subject of prayer.We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here.Matthew 4:4New International Version. 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[ a]”. Read full chapter. 1. (1-2) Jesus is handed over to Pilate. When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. a.Romans 5:1-2 – God Gives Us a Standing in Grace. Romans 5:3-11 – God Proves His Love. Romans 5:12-21 – God’s Grace is Greater than Adam’s Sin. “In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text.” (Martin Luther) A. The benefits of believing.The loss of a loved one is an incredibly difficult and emotional time. Planning a funeral involves making numerous decisions, including selecting a casket that reflects the personality and preferences of the deceased. One company that offer...And manifested His glory: According to John 2:1, this miracle happened on the third day. John hints at the idea that Jesus showed His glory on the third day, and that His disciples believed in Him when they saw His glory. i. The glory of Jesus is found in His compassion, and this was a miracle full of compassion. 2 Peter 1 – Sharing the Divine Nature. A. An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. 1. (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: a.It is entirely accurate to say that it is the first word of the gospel. · Repent was the first word of John the Baptist’s gospel (Matthew 3:1-2). · Repent was the first word of Jesus’ gospel (Matthew 4:17 and Mark 1:14-15). · Repent was the first word in the preaching ministry of the twelve disciples (Mark 6:12).Dungeons and Dragons has become so popular that pretty much everyone has heard of it, even if they’ve never actually played it. These days, you can even play D&D online and connect with other players over popular chat platforms like Discord...a. Therefore we do not lose heart: Paul began the chapter ( 2 Corinthians 4:1) by declaring since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. Then in the chapter he described all the death-like sufferings he had to endure in the ministry. It is as if Paul now anticipates the question, “how can you not lose heart ?”.An Enduring Word Blog. The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith.1. (1-3) Peter and six other disciples return to fishing. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.· God may grant healing in response to the faith of the person who desires to be healed (Matthew 9:22). · God may grant healing in response to the faith of another on behalf of the person who is healed (Mark 2:4-5, Matthew 8:13). · God may heal through medical treatment (1 Timothy 5:23, James 5:14 with Luke 10:34). d.Unbelief is at the bottom of all our staggerings at God's promises. It is not the promise that fails, but our faith that fails when we stagger. 4. He was strong in faith, giving glory to God, enedynamothe — he was strengthened in faith, his faith got ground by …1. (1-9) Presentation of the parable of the soils. And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen! | Cthsvupeypg (article) | Mdfqhio.