4:1-11 What do we learn from what Christ did here?

We learn from this that it is only by being completely submitted to the authority of God's word as Jesus was, that we will be able to overcome the temptations encountered in our own Christian walk (cp Psa 119:9-16; 2Cor 10:3-5; Eph 6:10-18 with Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:8-9).

We must strive to emulate Christ. Commit God's word to memory and speak it out over all circumstances of life (cp Rev 12:11). The word of their testimony here refers to the authority of God's word outworked in their lives – it was the key to their overcoming.

It does not refer as many Christians think, to sharing their salvation experience, or how God has so bountifully blessed them – although it is good for Christians to share with each other all experiences which glorify God.

In the context of Rev 12:11 though, it refers to the authority of God’s Word outworking in the lives of those Christians.

Jesus was manifested to destroy the works of the Devil and He has delegated His authority to Christians throughout all ages to do the same (cp Mt 28:18-20; Mk 16:16-18; Lk 10:19; 24:29; Jn 14:12-14; Ac 1:8).

4:17 See comments on Mt 3:1-3

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