What was the purpose of Jesus beginning His earthly ministry in Matthew chapter 4?
The purpose was to prove to the nation of Israel who He was. As Matthew chapter 4 opens, Christ is about to begin His earthly ministry, and the context stresses that this ministry was designed to demonstrate His identity to Israel.
Les explains that in Matthew chapter 4, Christ is about to begin His earthly ministry. Les reminds listeners that, as stressed in the last several programs, the purpose was to prove to the nation of Israel who He was. The study opens with the temptations in Matthew 4, beginning at verse 1, and then moves toward the start of that ministry, with the focus on Israel recognizing His true identity.
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At what point in Jesus' life does Matthew 4 open?
At Matthew 4, Christ is at the point of beginning His earthly ministry.