2 nd April: Palm Sunday: Temptation 3: Matthew 4.8–10.

The article focuses on the biblical account of Jesus Christ’s third temptation, which involved the offer of secular power, and explores its implications for understanding human temptations. It emphasizes that the Tempter’s claim to offer worldly power is a fundamental lie, as ultimate authority belongs solely to God, who reigns sovereignly over all creation. The piece highlights the Reformed Christian perspective on God’s supreme governance and the false promises inherent in all temptations, urging resistance based on scriptural truth. It also reflects on the nature of temptation as rooted in deception, contrasting worldly allurements with the spiritual freedom found in Christ.