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The Book of LukeOur Goal
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Luke surveyed the historical materials,
interviewed the eyewitnesses (1:2), and
then, with “perfect understanding of all things,” wrote “an orderly account” that readers “may know the certainty” of Jesus and His
good news (vss. 3, 4, NKJV).
The Book of LukeContents
1 The Coming of Jesus2 Baptism and the Temptations3 Who Is Jesus Christ?4 The Call to Discipleship5 Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath6 Women in the Ministry of Jesus7 Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Prayer8 The Mission of Jesus9 Jesus, the Master Teacher10 Following Jesus in Everyday Life11 The Kingdom of God12 Jesus in Jerusalem13 Crucified and Risen
The Book of LukeLesson 2, April 11
Baptism and the Temptations
Baptism and the TemptationsKey Text
Luke 3:22 NKJV
“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form
like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My
beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.’ ”
Baptism and the TemptationsQuick Look
1. Turn “the Stone Into Bread” (Luke 4:3, 4)2. “Worship Before Me” (Luke 4:5-8)3. “Throw Yourself Down” (Luke 4:9-12)
Baptism and the TemptationsInitial Words
Three factors concerning the baptism of Jesus: (1) the Baptist’s proclama-tion, “
‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world!’ ”(John 1:29, NKJV); (2) the Holy Spirit’s anointing Him for His mission ahead; and (3) the heavenly proclamation that Jesus is the Son of God, in whom the Father is well
pleased.
Baptism and the Temptations1. Turn “the Stone Into Bread”
Luke 4:3, 4 NKJV“And the devil said to Him, ‘If
You are the Son of God, command the stone to
become bread.’ But Jesus answered him, saying,
‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by
every word of God.” ’ ”
1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”
Born for a God-ordained mission,
commissioned to the task at His baptism,
equipped with the power of the Holy Spirit,
Jesus the Christ retreated into the wilderness to contemplate
the task ahead.
1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”
The temptation in the wilderness
was a significant battle between
Christ and Satan in the great controversy, which has raged
ever since Lucifer’s rebellion in heaven.
When the Savior was weak from 40 days of fasting, when
the journey ahead looked bleak and weary, Satan took personal command in his attack against
Jesus.
1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”
Bread is not the central issue here.
Satan knew that Jesus is the Creator of the universe. To Him who created the universe out of nothing, making bread out
of stone was not an issue.The crucial point in the
temptation is found in its preface: “ ‘If You are the Son of
God.’ ”
1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”
Only 40 days before, the voice from heaven attested that
Jesus was indeed the Son of God, and now should Jesus
doubt that heavenly assurance?
Doubting God’s Word is the first step in yielding to
temptation.In heaven Satan challenged
the authority of Jesus; he does so here as well,
even if in a much more subtle manner.
Baptism and the Temptations2. “Worship Before Me”
Luke 4:5-8 NKJV“And the devil...showed Him
all the kingdoms of the world...and said to Him...‘If You will worship before me, all will
be Yours.’ And Jesusanswered...‘Get behind Me,
Satan!For It is written,
“You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you
shall serve.” ’ ”
2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”
Worship is the sole prerogative of God. It is what
forever separates the creature from the Creator. Lucifer’s
ambition (Isaiah 14:13, 14) to exalt his throne above the stars of heaven, to be like the Most High was an attempt to usurp the authority that belongs only to the Creator and never to any
creature, no matter how exalted.
2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”
Jesus was about to set out on His mission to redeem the
world back to God’s ownership and authority.
Satan was trying to entice Him with pomp and glory for no
greater price than just a bow.He was trying to get here, again, the authority and worship that he failed
to get in heaven.
2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”
Worship, and the service that goes with it, belong to the
Creator God alone.“ ‘You shall love the Lord your God.... You shall fear the Lord
your God and serve Him’ ” (Deut. 6:5, 13, NKJV).
Absolutely resolving to follow God in faith and obedience is
the ultimate answer to Satan’s lies and tricks.
2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”
Any of us can face temptations to compromise our faith, even
in “small ways.”Your job, your passing of a
university examination, your promotion, demands a
compromise in regard to Sabbath.
At what point can you make a deal? When, if ever, is the price
right?
Baptism and the Temptations3. “Throw Yourself Down”
Luke 4:9-12 NKJV“ ‘If You are the Son of God,
throw Yourself down from here. For it is written: “He shall give His angels.... In
their hands they shall bear You up, lest you dash Your foot against a stone.” And
Jesus answered..., ‘It has been said, “You shall
not tempt the Lord your God.” ’ ”
3. “Throw Yourself Down”“You Shall Not Tempt the Lord”
The significant factor that emerges from study of the
temptations is that Jesus Christ is a real Person—tempted as we are but without sin (Heb.
4:15).With His triumph over Satan, with the Word of God in His mouth, and connected with
Heaven through prayer, Jesus emerges to proclaim the kingdom of God and to
inaugurate the Messianic age.
3. “Throw Yourself Down”“You Shall Not Tempt the Lord”
Satan knows the Scripture but misinterprets it. His tactic is to
lead Jesus to put God to the test. God has indeed promised the protection of His angels, but only within the context of doing His will. Jesus declared that it is not for us to put God to the test (vs. 12). Our duty is to place ourselves in God’s will
and let Him do the rest.
Baptism and the TemptationsFinal Words
Four major biblical teachings on temptation: (1) No one is free from temptations; (2)
when God allows temptations to come to us, He also
provides grace to resist and strength to overcome; (3)
temptations do not come the same way every time; and (4) no one is tempted beyond his or her strength to bear (1 Cor.
10:13).