In Matthew 4 verses 5 thru 11, Dr. Mitchell gives us insights into these last two temptations of Christ.

The second temptation seeks to entice Jesus as the Messiah to show Himself in a spectacular display and to act independently of God.

The devil even quotes a portion of scripture from Ps.91:11 to try to get Jesus to act apart from God's purpose for Him. But Jesus counters with another scripture from Dt.6:16, "You shall not to tempt the Lord your God."

The devil's third and last temptation was to tempt Jesus to worship him. But once again, Jesus uses scripture, Dt.6:13, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve".

Jesus won the battle and has overcome the devil and his schemes paving the way to Jesus' victory at the cross and the resurrection.

Jesus, What a Savior!.

On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 4:5.

In Matthew 3:17 God consecrates His Son.

Here Dr. Mitchell says, Jesus is the ground of His Father's delight.

In Mt. 4:1-4, we see the temptation of the Son of God, the Messiah, Jesus. Our Savior was tested as a man, as the Messiah, and finally as God.

Dr. Mitchell says, Jesus successfully proved His moral right to the throne. He points out,-- these 3 temptations are the same temptations Adam and Eve faced in the Garden of Eden. Dr. Mitchell says, We are all tested by temptations as to the grace of God, the Word of God, and the Person of God.

Jesus' temptations show the Savior utilizing the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. After each temptation by the devil, Jesus quotes Scripture to deflect that temptation and to confront the devil with the truth.

Here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 3:17.

Dr. Mitchell continues with Mt.3:10-17 which heralds the coming of the King. John confronts the Pharisees and Sadducees as religious leaders needing to repent concerning their lack of relationship to the Savior and accept Him.

The phrase, 'the baptism of the Holy Spirit' is found in the NT only seven times. Dr. Mitchell makes mention of the three kinds of baptisms written about in the New Testament.

Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan river. At this baptism, Jesus identifies Himself with the nation of Israel, thus fulfilling all righteousness. Dr. Mitchell gives us three reasons why the sinless Jesus needed to be baptized.

At this baptism, we can hear the voice of God the Father to His Son, "This is My Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." God both identifies & commends His Son for all to hear.

Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast, Matthew 3:10.

Matthew chapter 3 verses 1 thru 10 will be looking at John the Baptist, as he is presented by Matthew.

This man came both preaching and baptizing. He preached repentance and the coming of the kingdom which was at hand. He was preparing the way for the coming of the King, who was Jesus.

Matthew makes note of the fact that this John the Baptist, in verse 3, is the one Isaiah prophesied about. So Matthew quotes Isaiah 40 verse 3. From a total of 62 quotes from the Old Testament, found in Matthew, this the 6th one so far.

Dr. Mitchell shares how John the Baptist confronts the religious leaders of his day. He wanted them to show real repentance, not mere empty profession.

Let's turn to Matthew chapter 3 verse one with Dr. Mitchell, here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Our study begins in Matt.2:12.

The wise men are warned by God not to return to King Herod.

God warns Joseph to leave Bethlehem and go to Egypt. Why? Because King Herod wanted to kill God's Messiah.

Matthew writes once again of fulfilled O.T. prophecy. Joseph went to Egypt and later brought Jesus back to Israel. "Out of Egypt I called by Son." (Hosea 11:1)

But in unbelief, the King's actions fulfill prophecy in slaying living babies. What King Herod does is horrendous. Mt.2:17-18.

People can and do fulfill Bible prophecy even in their unbelief and sin.

So both Joseph and the king fulfilled Bible prophecy.

One in faith and belief, the other in sin and unbelief.

How are you fulfilling God's Word?

As Dr. Mitchell says, What will you do with Jesus? Do you want Him as savior or judge?

Please do trust Him.

Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast in Matthew 2:12.

Our study begins in Matthew chapter 2.

In this chapter, where Jesus is born is of great importance. Why? Because even where Jesus is born fulfills an O.T. prophecy found in Micah 5:2. Matthew wants us to know that this Jesus is God's promised and foretold Messiah.

He fulfills this prophecy that tells us where the Messiah was born, that is Bethlehem Ephrata of Judea, in the south, not in the other Bethlehem in the north of Israel.

God's prophetical Word is precise and detailed even to the exact city where the savior was to be born.

The wise men came to worship the King of the Jews. The Jewish leaders who knew the Scripture as to where the Messiah was to be born, didn't come to worship Him, but the gentile wise-men who came from the east did.

What a contrast.

Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 2.

Dr. Mitchell begins an exposition of the Gospel of Matthew starting chapter 1.

The goal of Matthew in writing his gospel is to present Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham, the Son of God, the Son of Man.

Dr. Mitchell points out the four women who were untypically included in Jesus' 14 generations of genealogy, with Mary being the fifth woman mentioned.

Dr. Mitchell tells us of the birth of Jesus Christ. The doubt of Joseph and the conception of the savior through the virgin whose name was Mary is found here.

Jesus, right at His birth, fulfilled the O.T. prophecy found in Isaiah 7. And here, the savior is given His human name, Jesus, being Immanuel, God with us who would save his people from their sins.

Here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 1, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Before speaking on the book of Matthew, Dr. Mitchell shares this overview of the four gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark,Luke and John. He shares the various contrasts and comparisons between these four Gospels.

Each of the four Gospels present the savior from a distinct perspective unique to the purpose that God, by the Holy Spirit directed each author to write. With each one, being inspired by God, we can be sure we have God's own Words in the words of these authors of the Gospels.

Paul would write later in 2Tim.3:16 saying, "All Scripture is inspired -- God breathed -- and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be competent, fully equipped for every good work."

Let's listen as Dr. Mitchell shares the Word of God here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 1.

Thank you being here with us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell who will begin shepherding us through the Gospel of Matthew.

So, in this introductory study, Dr. Mitchell first begins with an overview of the four gospels found in the New Testament Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Each Gospel presents the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, but each from a distinct perspective.

In our Bible, let's turn to Matthew chapter 1 with Dr. Mitchell, here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Welcome to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. We conclude our study in the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

We are in Revelation chapters 21 and 22.

Dr. Mitchell will speaking of the sureness of the return of the Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation chapter 22. In this chapter the Lord Himself speaks 4 times. Especially in verse 16, Jesus personally identifies Himself by His own name.

Jesus personally identified Himself by name in another place, Acts 9:5.

Saul asks, "Who are you Lord?" He said, "I am Jesus whom you are persecuting".

Jesus wants us to know who He is, by name.

This Jesus, this same one who was crucified and raised physically from the tomb, we can trust to come back for us.

Along with the Apostle John, let us say, Even So come Lord Jesus.

Here is Dr. Mitchell, Revelation 22:7 to begin.