In reading the Bible we often find things that failed to stand out the first, second even third time we read them. That’s why it is called the living word. JOHN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (KJV)

In Matthew 3 after Jesus was baptized by John he taken away to the wilderness to be tempted by satan.

It is interesting to note Jesus used 3 verses from the old testament to rebuke satan.

(The turning stones in to bread)  DEUTERONOMY 8:3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. (NIV)

(Jumping off the highest building for the angels to save Him) DEUTERONOMY 6:16 Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.  (NIV)

(On the high mountain offering Him the world if He would bow down) DEUTERONOMY 6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. (NIV)

This insight came from the Sunday morning Bible study the Lord leads me to teach. Sales pitch here: Bible study is where you get the context to better understand the sermon.

At any rate, Jesus did refer back the Word. So, If it is powerful enough for God’s son to use, then we need to be deeper in it.

Celebrate the season of the Son’s birth.

There’s scripture on that too.

12/07/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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