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With its rich teaching on discipleship, the Gospel of Matthew is a wellspring of instruction on Christian living. Its use of the Old Testament also shows how old covenant promises are fulfilled in the new and how the law of Moses exercises its authority today. Daniel Doriani, a pastor and scholar recognized for his works on biblical interpretation, pays careful attention to the structure,...

character, with the goal of proving us. As the saying goes, still waters do not make skilled sailors. We grow strong by facing and passing tests. For that reason, the Father let the Son be tested. When he passes them all, we learn a great deal about Jesus. The temptation teaches us several important lessons. The first lesson is that Jesus is the new Adam, the faithful man. Jesus’ temptation recapitulates the test Adam and Eve faced when they stood in the garden as the representatives
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