Mat 4:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 4:8-9: 4:8-9 Satan, called the ruler of this world (John 12:31 ), offered to hand over all the kingdoms of the world and their glory to Jesus to keep him from accomplishing the will of his Father. • Glory refers to political power and dominion (e.g., Matt 6:29 ). Satan’s strategy was to get Jesus to abuse his sonship, thus diverting him from the path of suffering and obedience that climaxed at the cross.

bJohn 12:31►

cMatt 6:29►

‏ Matthew 4:8-9

Summary for Matt 4:8-9: 4:8-9 ^a Satan, called the ruler of this world (John 12:31 ^b), offered to hand over all the kingdoms of the world and their glory to Jesus to keep him from accomplishing the will of his Father.

• Glory refers to political power and dominion (e.g., Matt 6:29 ^c). Satan’s strategy was to get Jesus to abuse his sonship, thus diverting him from the path of suffering and obedience that climaxed at the cross.