Scriptural Reading
Matthew 21:12-16 (New International Version)
Sermonic Text
Matthew 4:8-11 (New International Version)
8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”
10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[a]”
11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
Footnotes
- Matthew 4:10 Deut. 6:13