Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 4:1-13
D. The temptation of Jesus 4:1-13 (cf. Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13)Luke stressed how the Spirit who had come upon Jesus at His baptism guided and empowered Him in His temptation and how Jesus, God’s approved Son, pleased His Father by His obedience. Jesus overcame the devil, who opposed God’s plans. This story is also edifying because it helps believers understand how to recognize and overcome Satan’s attacks. We do so as Jesus did by obeying God’s will as revealed in Scripture. Jesus drew His... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 4:12
Luke 4:12. Thou shalt not tempt, &c.— See on Matthew 4:7. To tempt God, in the sense in which the phrase is here used, is, to make an improper trial of his power. The expression of our Saviour may likewise be interpreted, as signifying that the scripture forbids us to prescribe to God in what instances he shall exert his power; and as we are not to rush into danger without a call, in expectation of extraordinary deliverance, so neither are we to dictate to divine wisdom what miracles shall... read more