v1-15
In a roundabout way, the devil now gives his testimony. Jesus faces the devil, and proves that God's voice has as much authority today as it did at creation. For all his power, the devil cannot silence God's words. Notice the teamwork here - the Son, led by the Spirit, speaks the words of the Father.
16-30
Jesus testifies of himself through the words of Isaiah. What an amazing passage - '...good news to the poor...liberty to the captives...sight to the blind...freedom to the oppressed...' And Jesus says 'This is about me!' This is the good news! Yet notice the response of the religious - they 'were filled with wrath'. The message of the gospel should have greatest positive impact upon the marginalised in society - is this reflected in our churches?
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