Faithful is the Word

Dr. Tito Sotolongo

I preach verse by verse to help you follow Jesus step by step.

  1. Mar 15

    Are You Testing God? | The Second Temptation of Jesus Explained (Matthew 4:5-7)

    What does it mean to test God? And how do you know when something that looks like faith is actually foolishness?In this sermon from Matthew 4:5-7, we examine the second temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan takes Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and even quotes Scripture (Psalm 91) to try to convince Him to prove Himself. But Jesus exposes the trap by responding with Deuteronomy 6:16 — “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”This message explores a dangerous spiritual mistake many people make: misusing the Bible to pressure God into proving Himself.You’ll learn:- Why Satan quoted Scripture during Jesus’ temptation- The difference between real faith and testing God- How people today misapply Bible verses like fortune cookies- Why trying to force God’s hand is not faith- How the story of Massah in Exodus connects to this temptation- Why trusting God’s character is better than demanding proof- Whether you are exploring Christianity or have followed Christ for years, this teaching will help you recognize when faith crosses the line into foolishness.- The good news of the Gospel is that even when we fail, God’s grace meets us in our foolishness and calls us back to trust Him.- Stop testing God. Start trusting Him.Scripture in this Message- Matthew 4:5-7- Psalm 91- Deuteronomy 6:16- Exodus 17 (Massah)Topics Covered- The Temptation of Jesus explained\- Misusing Scripture- What it means to test God- Faith vs foolishness- Trusting God in difficult circumstances- Spiritual warfare and temptation

    39 min
  2. Mar 15

    Why Jesus refused to turn stones into bread | Matthew 4:1-4 Explained (The 1st Temptation of Jesus)

    Why did Jesus refuse to turn stones into bread? In Matthew 4:1-4, we see the first temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. After fasting for forty days, Satan tempts Jesus to use His power to satisfy His hunger. But instead of taking the shortcut, Jesus responds with Scripture: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” This powerful moment reveals something every believer must learn: true life is found by trusting God, not by depending on ourselves. In this sermon, we explore: • Why Jesus was led into the wilderness• What Satan was really tempting Jesus to do• How the enemy tries to make us doubt God’s goodness and provision• The connection between Jesus, Israel in the wilderness, and the manna story• Why temptation often targets our comfort, control, and desire for shortcuts• How Jesus shows us the path to true joy in the wilderness seasons of life The wilderness is not just where Jesus was tempted—it is where God teaches us to trust Him. When we are hungry for satisfaction, purpose, or happiness, the answer is not self-dependence. The answer is Christ Himself. Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35). True life is not found in shortcuts or self-reliance, but in trusting the Word of God and resting in Christ’s finished work. Scriptures in this Message: Matthew 4:1-4Deuteronomy 8:3John 6:35Exodus 16 (Manna in the wilderness) Topics Covered: Temptation of Jesus explainedMatthew 4 Bible studySpiritual warfare and temptationTrusting God in difficult seasonsJesus as the Bread of LifeFinding joy in the wilderness

    44 min

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I preach verse by verse to help you follow Jesus step by step.