The Gospel of Matthew in Dialogue
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Chapter 4
Jesus’ temptation, 4.1-11
(Mk 1.12-13; Lk 4.1-13; Heb 2.18; 4.15)
Matthew. [Q3][Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3The tempter came and said to him,
Tempter/Devil. “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.”
Matthew. 4But he answered,
Jesus. “It is written,
Moses. (D)(‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”a)
Matthew. 5Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6saying to him,
Tempter/Devil. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written,
Temple singer. ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ b
Tempter/Devil. and
Temple singer. ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” c
Matthew. 7Jesus said to him,
Jesus. “Again it is written,
Moses. (D)(‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” d)
Matthew. 8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9and he said to him,
Tempter/Devil. “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”
Matthew. 10Jesus said to him,
Jesus. “Away with you, Satan! for it is written,
Moses. (D)(‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” e)
Matthew. 11Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.]
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The Bible in Dialogue series invites readers to identify with a cast member as they explore the text with others in study or worship. Annotated notes encourage discussion and study questions assist the reader or readers in applying God’s Word to their lives. Pastors and laity alike are likely to appreciate the freshness and uniqueness of The Bible in Dialogue.
Sample of Biblical material placed in Dialogue
Matthew Chapter 22
The great commandment, 22.34-40
(Mk 12.28-34; Lk 10.25-28)
Matthew. 34When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they (M)(gathered together, 35and one of them, a lawyer,) asked him a question to test him.
Lawyer. 36“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”
Matthew. 37He said to them,
Moses. (D)(“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind’ e)
Jesus. (M)(38This is the greatest and first commandment.) 39And a second is like it:
Moses. (P)(‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. ’f)
Jesus. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
About the Author
Dr. Ed G. Wallen, a retired United Methodist minister, has taught in his local church, district, conference, and denomination for over fifty years. He continues to explore creative ways to assist others in learning about the Word of God and growing in the faith.