What is the meaning of Matthew chapter 4 in the Bible?

Answer 1

AnswerMatthew chapter 14 is a reproduction of several important themes in Mark's Gospel, the main source used by the author of Matthew's Gospel.

Matthew 14:1-13 is the gospel story of the death of John the Baptist, based on Mark 6:14-29. The death of John is described somewhat differently by the Jewish historian, Josephus.

Matthew 14:13-21 is the story of the feeding of five thousand, based on Mark 6:31-44.

In Matthew 14:22-36, the disciples embarked on a fishing boat to cross the lake, but a sudden storm blew up and they were afraid that they would sink; Jesus walked on water, invited Peter to do the same, then he calmed the waves. They sailed to the land of Genneseret. This is based on Mark 6:45-56, although the story of Peter also walking on the water is unique to Matthew.

Answer 2

Matthew 4 tells us about the temptation of Jesus. The beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Call of the first disciples.

People in chapter 4 are: Jesus, Satan, John the Baptist, Peter, Andrew, James, John, Isaiah.

In verse 1-11 Jesus is tempted by Satan. Jesus uses the "Word of God" to counter Satan's temptations. The Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit, which if rightly handled, will deal defeat to Satan in his attempts to snare the believer by tempting suggestions. Beware of Satanic twisting of Scripture-"rightly divide the Word of Truth."

In verses 14-16 Jesus moves to Galilee, this was a fulfillment of Isaiah 9:1-2. The ignorant, superstitious Gentiles living in Galilee saw a great light, that is Christ, the Light of the world.

In the remaining verse Jesus begins his public ministry and calls his disciples.