1. Which Church Father's interpretation struck you most? Why?

PSEUDO-CHRYSOSTOM. Observe how Christ when Himself suffered wrong at the hands of the Devil, being tempted of him, saying, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down, yet was not moved to chide the Devil. But now when the Devil usurps the honour of God, he is wroth, and drives him away, saying, Go thy way, Satan; that we may learn by His example to bear injuries to ourselves with magnanimity, but wrongs to God, to endure not so much as to hear; for to be patient under our own wrongs is praiseworthy, to dissemble when God is wronged is impiety.

2. What does this passage reveal about Christ?

The idea that He could only be tempted by suggestion not by delight was interesting.

3. What did the commentary illuminate that you hadn't noticed in the text before?

That Simon and Andrew were brothers just like Moses and Aaron

4. What practical application does this have for our lives this week?

I think the idea that fasting is helpful whenever you are experiencing some kind of temptation is good practical advice.

5. What questions remain after reading?

It would be interesting to read the other gospel's account of the same events to compare

6. What passage do you believe is especially spiritually or morally valuable that you would like to offer to members of the group?

As he who casts his net into the water knows not what fishes he shall take, so the teacher casts the net of the divine word upon the people, not knowing who among them will come to God. Those whom God shall stir abide in his doctrine.