A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace S5: Day 284: Matthew 4–6
Oct 11, 2026
Matthew 4–6 explores Jesus’ victory over wilderness temptation and His authority in the Sermon on the Mount. Shelby and CJ consider how to meditate on Jesus’ teaching, trust God instead of giving in to worry, and find reassurance in His care. They also unpack the Lord’s Prayer as both a model and guide when prayer feels difficult.
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Jesus Passes Every Wilderness Test
- Jesus succeeds where Adam, Eve, and Israel failed, proving him the righteous human and faithful Israelite.
- He resists Satan’s wilderness temptations without succumbing to disobedience, grumbling, or unfaithfulness.
Jesus Interprets Scripture With Divine Authority
- Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount presents Jesus as a first-century Torah teacher interpreting the Old Testament.
- His interpretation carries unique authority because Jesus himself wrote the law.
Meditate On One Sermon Passage This Week
- Choose one passage from the Sermon on the Mount and meditate on it throughout the week.
- The hosts emphasize that its richness cannot be exhausted through a single reading.