The Temptation of Jesus highlights His sinlessness and His unwavering commitment to God’s word, serving as a foundation for His authority and mission. It also sets a model for resisting temptation through reliance on Scripture.
First Temptation: Satan challenges Jesus to turn stones into bread, appealing to physical need. Jesus responds by quoting Scripture: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Second Temptation: Satan takes Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem, urging Him to throw Himself down to prove His divine protection. Jesus counters with another Scripture: "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test."
Third Temptation: The devil offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He will bow down and worship him. Jesus rebukes Satan, saying, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’"
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