Luke 4:8

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

فَرَدَّ عَلَيْهِ يَسُوعُ قَائِلاً: «قَدْ كُتِبَ: لِلرَّبِّ إِلهِكَ تَسْجُدُ، وَإِيَّاهُ وَحْدَهُ تَعْبُدُ!»

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is from the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness. Jesus tells Satan to leave him, citing God's commandment that we should only worship and serve Him. The key message is about maintaining faithfulness to God despite temptations.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a really strong cookie in front of you, but your mom told you not to eat it until after dinner. Even if someone tries to trick you into eating it now, you should say no and stick with what your parents taught you about doing the right thing. That's like Jesus saying no to Satan’s tricks.

السياق التاريخي

The verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke around 80-110 AD for a broader audience including Gentiles. It describes an event in which Jesus resists temptation during his 40-day wilderness experience, emphasizing monotheism and the primacy of God.

التطبيق اليوم

Consider a situation where you're pressured to cheat on a test because others are doing it. Just like Jesus resisting Satan’s temptation, you can resist peer pressure by remembering your values and staying true to what you believe is right.

المواضيع

• temptation
• faithfulness
• worship
• service
• monotheism
• resistance

آيات ذات صلة

• Deuteronomy 6:13
• Matthew 4:10
• Mark 12:29-30
• Romans 12:1
• Revelation 22:8-9

أسئلة شائعة

What is the main message of Luke 4:8?

The main message emphasizes faithful obedience to God alone and resistance against temptation, highlighting Jesus' example in facing Satan's challenge.

How can one apply this verse to everyday life?

By remembering to prioritize God’s commands over any worldly temptations or pressures, ensuring that decisions are aligned with faithfulness to God.

What does it mean to 'worship the Lord thy God and him only shalt thou serve'?

It means giving exclusive devotion and service to God without allowing other gods or worldly desires to claim your allegiance, emphasizing monotheistic devotion.

Can you give an example of how this verse was historically significant in early Christianity?

This verse reinforced the Christian belief in one true God amidst a polytheistic environment, providing strength and unity among early believers resisting false gods and temptations.