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This story tells us that it is better to follow the will of God, as Jesus did, than give in to earthly temptations. The story of the temptation of Christ focuses of course, on temptation – the allure of sin that is ever-so- present in our modern-day lives. What the story means to us today Following the will of God Then the devil left and angels came to care for Jesus’ needs. Then the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and pointed towards all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor and said, “All of this I will give you if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him “Get away from me, Satan! For it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'” The Devil said, “If you are the son of God, throw yourself to the ground below for it is written ‘He will command his angels to protect you and they will lift you up in their hands so you will not strike your foot against a stone.'” Likewise using the word of God, Jesus answered, “But it is also written, do not put the Lord your God to the test.” The devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and they stood on the highest point of the temple.
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The devil said, “If you are the son of God, turn these stones into bread.” Jesus countered, “The Bible tells us, a person cannot live on bread alone but on the word that comes from the mouth of God.” After fasting for forty days, he was hungry. Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
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What part of the Temple did Jesus stand on?.What would have happened had Jesus not resisted the Devil’s temptation?.The parallel between Jesus’ struggle and the Old Testament struggle of Israel.The principles behind Jesus’ three tests.The Old Testament phrases Jesus used to support his rebuttal of the Devil’s tests.The temptation of Jesus – a fork in the road.The Devil’s offer to “give” Jesus all the kingdoms of the world.Where was the wilderness that Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights in?.