Mat 4:1 | Clarke | STEP | Jesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan, . He goes into Galilee, ; and Capernaum, . The prophecy which was thus fulfilled, . He begins to preach publicly, . Calls Simon Peter, and his brother Andrew, . Calls also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, , . Preaches and works miracles throughout Galilee, . Becomes famous in Syria, and is followed by multitudes from various quarters, among whom he works a great variety of miracles, , . Verse 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit - This transaction appears to have taken place immediately after Christ's baptism; and this bringing up of Christ was through the influence of the Spirit of God; that Spirit which had rested upon him in his baptism. To be tempted - The first act of the ministry of Jesus Christ was a combat with Satan. Does not this receive light from . I will put enmity between the woman's seed and thy seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Matthew 4:1

Introduction

Jesus, in the wilderness, is tempted by Satan, Mat 4:1-11. He goes into Galilee, Mat 4:12; and Capernaum, Mat 4:13. The prophecy which was thus fulfilled, Mat 4:14-16. He begins to preach publicly, Mat 4:17. Calls Simon Peter, and his brother Andrew, Mat 4:18-20. Calls also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Mat 4:21, Mat 4:22. Preaches and works miracles throughout Galilee, Mat 4:23. Becomes famous in Syria, and is followed by multitudes from various quarters, among whom he works a great variety of miracles, Mat 4:24, Mat 4:25.

Verse 1

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit - This transaction appears to have taken place immediately after Christ's baptism; and this bringing up of Christ was through the influence of the Spirit of God; that Spirit which had rested upon him in his baptism.

To be tempted - The first act of the ministry of Jesus Christ was a combat with Satan. Does not this receive light from Gen 3:17. I will put enmity between the woman's seed and thy seed: it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.