Today This Scripture is FulfilledJesus finished reading from Isaiah. He rolled up the scroll. He handed it back to the attendant. Every eye in the synagogue was fixed on Him. He sat down and spoke. He...  Read More

 Deliverance for the CaptivesJesus announced He was sent to preach deliverance to the captives. He came to liberate prisoners of war. Humanity is held hostage by sin, a tyranny worse than any prison c...  Read More

To Heal the BrokenheartedJesus read from the scroll of Isaiah. He declared He was sent to heal the brokenhearted. He came for people who know they are a mess. He targets those aware of their spiritual...  Read More

 As Was His CustomJesus went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. Luke notes this was His custom. It was His regular habit. The synagogue in Nazareth was not a perfect place. The preaching was likely poor...  Read More

 The Scroll in the Nazareth SynagogueJesus walked into the small synagogue in Nazareth. Dusty floors and tired people filled the room. He stood to read from the prophet Isaiah. They handed Him a large...  Read More

Twisted Scripture on the PinnacleSatan took Jesus to the highest point of the temple. He said, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down.” Then he quoted Psalm 91. He said, “He shall give His an...  Read More

Who Sits on the Throne?Satan told Jesus, “Bow down and worship me.” This was not a request for atheism. It was a demand for divided loyalty. He wanted Jesus to share the throne. This reveals the true ...  Read More

The Whisper in WeaknessSatan came to Jesus when He was at His weakest. Jesus was hungry, tired, and alone. The enemy often knocks during our most vulnerable moments. He comes when we are discouraged, ...  Read More

A Crown Without a CrossSatan showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world. He saw every throne, every palace, and every army. The enemy offered it all to Him. “All this authority I will give You,” he sa...  Read More

 Stones and Hot BiscuitsJesus was hungry. He had fasted for forty days in the wilderness. His body was weak. Satan came to Him and said, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread....  Read More

It Is WrittenJesus did not argue with Satan. He did not debate. He simply said, “It is written.” He quoted Scripture from memory. The Word of God is not just information. It is a weapon. It is a sword...  Read More

The Attack on Your IdentitySatan came to Jesus and said, “If thou be the Son of God…” He directly attacked the identity God had just declared at Jesus’ baptism. Satan’s strategy is not to start with y...  Read More