The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4: 1-11 Luke 4: 1-13.

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesus

Matthew 4: 1-11Luke 4: 1-13


Deuteronomy 8: 2

“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.”

The Temptation/Testing of JesusThe Temptation/Testing of Jesus

Matthew 4: 1-11

• Stones into bread• Jump, and call on God’s protection• Authority over all kingdoms


Matthew 4: 1-11

• Stones into bread - hungerhunger• Jump, and call on God’s protection

avoidance of sufferingavoidance of suffering• Authority over all kingdoms –

enticement into powerenticement into power

Was sin a real possibility?


Hebrews 4: 15

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet was without sin.”

Matthew 3: 13-17

Matthew 4: 1-11

Matthew 4: 12-17

For forty days and forty nightsFor forty days and forty nights

Genesis 7Noah – earth’s destruction & rebirth

Genesis 24 & 34

Moses – giving of the law (twice)

I Kings 19Elijah – the symbol of all prophets

Matthew 4 & Acts 1

Jesus – giving of grace, risen Savior


Matthew 4: 1

“Then Jesus was led by the Spiritinto the desert to be tempted by the devil.”

Mark 1: 12

“At once the Spirit sent himout into the desert… being tempted by satan.”

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesus“This is My Son…”

“If you are the Son of God...”

Matthew 8: 28-29Mark 1: 23-24

“What do you want with us, Son of God…?”

“I know who you are…”

Matthew 4: 1-4


James 1: 13-15

God does not tempt, we tempt ourselves

I Corinthians 10: 12-13

“But when you are tempted,He will also provide a way out...”

Matthew 4: 1-4


“…man does not live on bread alonebut on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”

Deuteronomy 8: 1-3


“I am the bread of life.He who comes to Me will never go hungry…”

I Peter 2: 2-3I Corinthians 3: 1-3John 6: 30-35


“If you are the Son of God,throw yourself down.”

Matthew 4: 5-7Matthew 26: 50-54

Matthew 4: 5-7

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesus“For he will command his angels

concerning youto guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands,so that you will not strike your foot

against a stone.”Matthew 4: 6Psalm 91

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesussatan’s familiar haunt

“…utmost heights of the sacred mountain…”

“…he sets himself up in God’s temple…”

Isaiah 14: 12-15II Thessalonians 2: 4


“Do not put the LORD your God to the test.”

Matthew 4: 7Deuteronomy 6: 16

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesus“Do not put the LORD your God

to the test.”


Demanding God’s protection whilepurposefully living outside His will


to the test.”


Expecting only blessingsbecause of our decision of salvation


to the test.”


Demanding God rescue usfrom our own selfish actions

Matthew 4: 8-10

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of JesusInherited nationsPossess the earthRule with iron scepterBeware His wrath!

Psalm 2Revelation 19: 11-16


“All this I will give you,IF...”

Matthew 4: 9

Avoid the suffering & start your Kingship now(with just one condition)

The Temptation of JesusThe Temptation of Jesus• prince of this world• god of this age• ruler of the kingdom of the air• controller of the whole world

John 12: 31, 14: 30, 16: 7-11II Corinthians 4: 4

Ephesians 2: 1-2I John 5: 19


“Away from Me , satan!”


“Fear the LORD your God,serve Him only…”


Matthew 4: 11Luke 4: 13

the devil “left him untilan opportune time.”


Job 1: 6-7I Peter 5: 8

roaming aroundgoing back & forthprowlingdevouring


Matthew 16: 21-23Matthew 26: 52-54Luke 22: 39-46

“Get behind me, satan!”


Hebrews 2: 17-18Hebrews 4: 14-16

Because He was tempted,He understands me

Because He resisted, so can we


Genesis 3

1st AdamIn a gardenFull provisionsDistrusted GodDesired to stand in God’s placeTempted > fell > deathSin brought to all mankind


Matthew 4

2nd AdamIn a desertNo provisionsTrusted GodDesired to stand in man’s placeTempted > resisted > lifeEternal life brought to all mankind


James 1: 2-4James 1: 13-15

Testing vs Temptation

To expose our strengths & our weaknesses


Ephesians 6: 16-18I John 2: 14

Scripture – the Word in us

Our shield, sword, protection


Deuteronomy 18: 15-19Deuteronomy 34: 10-12

A prophet like Moses…


Luke 11: 27John 5: 24-30John 12: 47-50

A prophet like Moses…

The Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4: 1-11 Luke 4: 1-13.

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