Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2575 Jesus Christ, temptation of Repeated yet unsuccessful efforts made by Satan and by human beings to deflect Jesus Christ from his Father's will. The wilderness temptations Tempted to turn stones into bread Tempted to abuse miraculous power Matthew 4:5-6 pp Luke 4:9-11 See also Matthew 12:38; Matthew 16:1 pp Mark 8:11; Luke 11:16; John 2:18 Tempted by the offer of an easy route to power Tempted to doubt he was God's Son Matthew 4:3 pp Luke 4:3 See also Matthew 4:6 pp Luke 4:9; Matthew 27:40 Temptation continued throughout Jesus Christ's life Luke 22:28 Trials can include temptations. Opponents tempted Jesus Christ with trick questions See also Matthew 22:15 pp Mark 12:13 pp Luke 20:20 Jesus Christ tempted to sidestep the cross Matthew 16:21-23 pp Mark 8:32-33 See also Matthew 26:39-44 pp Mark 14:35-41 pp Luke 22:41-44; Matthew 27:40 pp Mark 15:30 Jesus Christ steadfastly resisted temptation Jesus Christ resisted temptation by trusting God's word Matthew 4:4 pp Luke 4:4 See also Matthew 4:7 pp Luke 4:12; Matthew 4:10 pp Luke 4:8 Jesus Christ resisted temptation by obeying his Father Hebrews 5:7-8 See also Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42; Matthew 26:42 Results of Jesus Christ's temptations Satan left Jesus Christ alone Jesus Christ remained sinless Hebrews 4:15 Refers to Jesus Christ as high priest and as sacrificial lamb. See also John 8:46; 1 Peter 2:22 Jesus Christ helps those who are being tempted Hebrews 2:18 See also Hebrews 4:14-16 See also
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