The Bible – Day 4

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: "'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, "It is also written: Do not put the Lord your God to the test." 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only." Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. - Matthew 4:1-11


We’ve all been tempted before – even Jesus. But look at how he responded in this situation. In each place where Satan tempted him, Jesus replied with Scripture. Remember, the Bible is living and active. There’s power when you fight back, not with just your own opinion, but with the unchanging Word of God! A friend of mine at a secular college told me that people always respond differently when you quote Scripture in a discussion. It’s one thing to talk as a person; it’s another to speak the words that God wrote.

Do you know some verses you could use when you’re tempted, or when you’re sharing the gospel with someone? It’s more powerful than you know.

Write down five verses you could quote right now.

What are some verses you need to memorize? As you read the Bible, ask God to show you some Scripture verses you should commit to memory.