Dictionary of Bible Themes Repeated yet unsuccessful efforts made by Satan and by human beings to deflect Jesus Christ from his Father's will. Mark 1:13The wilderness temptations Matthew 4:2-3Tempted to turn stones into bread Matthew 4:5-6pp Lk 4:2-3 Tempted to abuse miraculous power See also Matthew 12:38; 16:1pp Lk 4:9-11 Luke 11:16John 2:18 pp Mk 8:11 Matthew 4:8-9Tempted by the offer of an easy route to power Matthew 4:3pp Lk 4:5-7 Tempted to doubt he was God's Son See also Matthew 4:6pp Lk 4:3 Matthew 27:40pp Lk 4:9 Luke 22:28Temptation continued throughout Jesus Christ's life See also Trials can include temptations. Matthew 22:15Opponents tempted Jesus Christ with trick questions pp Mk 12:13 Matthew 16:21-23pp Lk 20:20 Jesus Christ tempted to sidestep the cross See also Matthew 26:39-44pp Mk 8:32-33 Matthew 27:40pp Mk 14:35-41 pp Lk 22:41-44 pp Mk 15:30 Matthew 4:4Jesus Christ steadfastly resisted temptation Jesus Christ resisted temptation by trusting God's word See also Matthew 4:7pp Lk 4:4 Matthew 4:10pp Lk 4:12 Hebrews 5:7-8pp Lk 4:8 See also Jesus Christ resisted temptation by obeying his Father Matthew 26:39Matthew 26:42 pp Mk 14:36 pp Lk 22:42 Matthew 4:11Results of Jesus Christ's temptations Satan left Jesus Christ alone Hebrews 4:15pp Lk 4:13 Jesus Christ remained sinless See also John 8:46Refers to Jesus Christ as high priest and as sacrificial lamb. 1 Peter 2:22Hebrews 2:18 See also Jesus Christ helps those who are being tempted Hebrews 4:14-16See also 2075 Christ, sinless2372 Christ, victory 4122 Satan, tempter 5380 law and gospel 6253 temptation, avoiding causing 8453 obedience |
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