Matthew 4 | Was Jesus Tempted By Satan? [Bible Study WITH ME]

Summary

Kayla leads a verse-by-verse study of Matthew 4, encouraging viewers to read Scripture with curiosity, ask questions, and consider how to apply it in daily life. The optional Matthew workbook includes reflection questions and a “Walk It Out” challenge, but a Bible, notebook, and pen are enough to follow along. Kayla also reassures viewers that missing a day is no reason for guilt—they can simply continue.

A Lesson from Matthew 2

Before turning to chapter 4, Kayla revisits a question from the previous chapter: Did God change his instructions to Joseph? Joseph was told to return to Israel, but after learning that Archelaus ruled Judea, he became afraid and went to Galilee instead. Kayla explains that Judea and Galilee are both regions within Israel.

She shares a personal parallel: She felt led to move to Arizona, initially pursued a particular university and career plan, and then enrolled at a different school. She sees this as an example of how a direction may be right even when one’s initial understanding of it is incomplete.

Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness

Matthew 4 says Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, fasted for 40 days and nights, and was tempted by the devil. The temptations were to:

• Turn stones into bread.
• Jump from the temple, relying on angels to protect him.
• Worship Satan in exchange for the kingdoms of the world.

Jesus answers each temptation with Scripture, and the devil also quotes Scripture. Kayla highlights the contrast: Satan uses a selective quotation, while Jesus responds with other scriptural truths. She encourages viewers to find the passages being quoted and read their surrounding context, noting that Scripture can be distorted when taken out of context.

Kayla invites viewers to investigate questions raised by the passage, such as how Satan spoke to Jesus, whether angels were present during the fast, and how Jesus was taken between locations. She emphasizes that curiosity is useful for Bible study, even when a question remains unanswered.

Jesus Begins His Ministry

After John the Baptist is arrested, Jesus goes to Galilee and begins preaching: “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Kayla compares this message with John’s earlier preaching in Matthew 3 and asks viewers to consider how John knew to preach the same message.

Jesus calls Simon Peter and Andrew, then James and John, to follow him and become “fishers” of people. They leave their fishing work, and James and John leave their father as well. Kayla encourages readers to see the disciples as real people making consequential decisions and to notice questions the brief account leaves open, such as how quickly they followed and what they understood about Jesus.

Teaching, Healing, and Application

Jesus travels through Galilee, teaching in synagogues, announcing the good news of the Kingdom, and healing people with many kinds of illnesses and conditions. His reputation spreads, and crowds follow him.

Kayla reflects on the scale of this account and encourages viewers to examine what they believe Jesus can or cannot heal. She presents the passage’s account of Jesus healing those brought to him as a reason to pray for people who are sick.

Suggested Study and Application Practices

• Read the chapter in your own Bible and choose a translation you can understand.
• Ask questions about the people, setting, timing, and meaning of the passage.
• Look up quoted Scripture and read its context, not just the isolated line.
• Research questions when possible, while accepting that not every question will have an answer.
• Consider how the passage applies personally, including whether you are tempted to compromise your values for something you want.
• Ask someone who is struggling with illness whether you may pray with them. Kayla encourages doing so respectfully and without pressure.
• Continue reading without guilt if you miss a day.

Kayla closes by praying for viewers and for people who are sick.

Speakers and Sources Featured

• Kayla — The presenter and Bible-study teacher. She also shares a personal story and leads the closing prayer.
• Edith — Featured through an email Kayla reads aloud. Edith describes using the workbook and finding her Bible study uplifting.
• Biblical text — Matthew 4 is read from the New Living Translation. Kayla also refers to Matthew 2–3, Isaiah, and a passage about Jesus being the same yesterday, today, and forever. The dialogue between Jesus and Satan is presented as part of the biblical passage, not as a separate interview or guest appearance.