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Charles Box Commentaries

Mark 1:9-13

The fact of Jesus' baptism and temptation Mark 1:9-13: Christ's obscurity in Nazareth ends as He came to be baptized by John. Jesus' life was a life of humility. (1 Peter 2:5-8) There are a number of years in the life of Jesus of which we have no details. He quietly and humbly prepared Himself for the work He came earth to do. Jesus was baptized to fulfill all of God's requirements. He said, "...Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him." (Matthew 3:15) After Jesus' baptism He was confessed by God. "Then a voice came from heaven, You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Mark 1:11) Baptism is still a vital part of God's plan for our day. (Acts 22:16; Galatians 3:27)

Mark also allows us to observe that Jesus was tempted by Satan. Satan, (1) Has powers and lying wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9), (2) Deceives the whole world (Revelation 12:9), (3) Hinders those who would serve God (1 Thessalonians 2:18), and (4) Takes advantage of people. (2 Corinthians 2:11) It is from the power of Satan that Christ came to bring deliverance. (Acts 26:18) Jesus faced temptation using what was "written." As temptation comes our way let us also use "what is written" in the word of God to resist the Devil.

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