On a new page, miss the top two lines and list… things that people are tempted to do, which are wrong Next to each item on the list put: P for physical, R for respect or POW for power

The Temptation of Jesus 13 May 2018 The Temptation of Jesus To know and understand the account of Jesus’ Temptation To consider what we can learn from this account What are the most difficult temptations to resist? When is it hardest to resist temptation?

What happened to Jesus after his baptism? He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit.

The account...

The wilderness was a desert – bare, rocky and dry The wilderness was a desert – bare, rocky and dry. Nobody lived there but wild animals. Jesus was alone there for forty days and forty nights, with no food

The tempter came and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.'

? Why would this have been tempting? Answer He was hungry To use his power selfishly It is hard to trust God to provide what we need It seems like an insignificant thing

Jesus answered him, 'It is written, "Man does not live by bread alone

Then the devil brought him to Jerusalem, had him stand on the highest point of the temple, and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here. For it is written, "He will command his angels to protect you. They will bear you up so that you will not strike your foot against a stone."

? Why would this have been tempting? Answer He has just shown faith in God. The devil is pushing him to make this a weakness by showing off his faith. It would have proved he was the Son of God He may not have had to die

Clue 1 What do you notice about what the devil says? What might this teach us? Clue 2 Where do you think the quote may have come from?

Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a] 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you     from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence… 11… For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;12 they will lift you up in their hands,     so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;     you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

Out of context scripture …and all shall eat the flesh of their neighbours Jeremiah 9

Jesus answered him, 'It is said, "You are not to put the Lord your God to the test."'

Again, the Devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

And the Devil said to him, 'This whole realm has been granted to me, and I can give it to whomever I wish. If you worship me, it shall all be yours.'

? Why would this have been tempting? Answer His mission would be complete but without dying

Jesus said to him, 'Go away, Satan Jesus said to him, 'Go away, Satan! For it is written: "You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him."'  

Having completed every temptation, the Devil left him and angels came and attended him.

In Groups Write the subtitle- Rough notes Why was Jesus tempted to make the stones into bread? What did Jesus mean when he said that man cannot live on bread alone? Why was Jesus tempted to jump off the temple? Why did he decide not to? Why was Jesus tempted to bow to the devil? Why did Jesus decide not to? Why/how do you think that Jesus managed to resist this temptation? Why do you think Christians often give something up for Lent? Why do you think Jesus went off to the wilderness by himself? What do you think this could teach us? What has the first temptation got to do with Adam and Eve? List things that Christians today learn from this passage?

Importance of spending time with God to prepare for things Pick 4 points from the list below in order to answer the question: What does the account of the Temptation of Jesus teach Christians today? (8) Importance of prayer God is in control Importance of spending time with God to prepare for things Jesus was perfect Jesus was tempted by all the things the Jewish people were tempted by and the things we are tempted by today Jesus was fully human Jesus was tempted by pride, Jesus was tempted by hunger, Jesus did not want to die Material things (like food) are not enough The meaning of life is to follow God’s teaching Shows that Jesus is fully God and fully human Jesus needed to trust that God would provide food Do not take bible passages out of context Jesus had God’s power to perform miracles The bible can guide us through our lives and help us resist temptation

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Homework Complete the following question in full What does the account of the Temptation of Jesus teach Christians today? (8)

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The Number 40 Mentioned 146 times in Scripture, the number 40 generally symbolizes a period of testing, trial or probation. During Moses' life he lived forty years in Egypt and forty years in the desert leading his people out of slavery. Moses was also on Mount Sinai for 40 days and nights, on two separate occasions (Exodus 24:18, 34:1 - 28), receiving God's laws. He also sent spies, for forty days, to investigate the land God promised the Israelites as an inheritance (Numbers 13:25, 14:34). The prophet Jonah powerfully warned ancient Nineveh, for forty days, that its destruction would come because of its many sins. The prophet Ezekiel laid on His right side for 40 days to symbolize Judah’s sins (Ezekiel 4:6). Elijah went 40 days without food or water at Mount Horeb. Jesus was tempted by the devil not just three times, but MANY times during the 40 days and nights he fasted just before his ministry began. He also appeared to his disciples and others for 40 days after his resurrection from the dead. The number forty can also represent a generation of man. The Hebrews wandered for 40 years in the desert before getting the promised land. Forty years after his crucifixion in 30 A.D., the temple was destroyed Saul David and Solomon reigned for 40 Years each

John’s interpretation lust/desire of the flesh, the lust/desire of the eyes, an flesh the pride of life Desires of the flesh- Wanting physical satisfaction Desires of the eyes- Wanting people to be impressed The pride of life- Wanting power

Other lessons can then be drawn from the individual temptations (and these have been discussed above so I will not go into detail here). The first had to do with knowing what is most important in life--obeying the word of God--and not living only to satisfy the flesh, or making a living, or using spiritual resources just to meet physical needs. Living by obedience to God has fallen on hard times today when so many are only interested in security of life through investments and entitlements, or indulging themselves in the good things of life. Seeking the good life can truly crowd out the spiritual things. The second temptation had to do with trusting God. Those who truly know God and experience the reality of their faith daily do not need to find something spectacular to convince themselves and others. Today there is a growing pre-occupation with miraculous signs. Now God will do miraculous things--when He chooses to do them. But if people seek the spectacular in order to believe, or to convince themselves of the faith, it betrays a week faith. Remember how in the vision of the rich man and the poor man Lazarus in their rewards, and the rich man asked Abraham for Lazarus to be sent to his family to warn them, thinking that they would believe if one came back from the dead? The answer was, “If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets [Scripture], they will not be convinced even if one rises from the dead” (Luke 16:31). The third temptation had to do with fulfilling the commission or plan of God with a shortcut, not doing God’s way. This is the common temptation to avoid the means to get to the ends, or as is said, the end justifies the means. But with God there is a way to accomplish His plan for your life, and it calls for absolute devotion and obedience to Him. But Satan always offers shortcuts, that if looked at carefully, will ruin your life.

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Jesus was in the wilderness for forty days without food Jesus was in the wilderness for forty days without food. The tempter came and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.' Jesus answered him, 'It is written, "Man does not live by bread alone."'  

Then the devil, had him stand on the temple, and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here. For it is written, "He will command his angels to protect you. They will bear you up so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." Jesus answered him, 'It is said, "You are not to put the Lord your God to the test."'

Again, the Devil took him to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

And the Devil said to him, 'This whole realm has been granted to me, and I can give it to whomever I wish. If you worship me, it shall all be yours.'

Jesus said to him, 'Go away, Satan Jesus said to him, 'Go away, Satan! For it is written: "You are to worship the Lord your God and serve only him."'  

Having completed every temptation, the Devil left him and angels came and attended him.