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What event precedes the temptation of Jesus according to the text?
What event precedes the temptation of Jesus according to the text?
Which figure challenges Jesus after his baptism?
Which figure challenges Jesus after his baptism?
How did Jesus prepare for his temptation in the wilderness?
How did Jesus prepare for his temptation in the wilderness?
What title for Jesus evokes a vision described in the Book of Daniel?
What title for Jesus evokes a vision described in the Book of Daniel?
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Who described Christ's temptation as a mystery beyond simple explanation?
Who described Christ's temptation as a mystery beyond simple explanation?
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Study Notes
Baptism and Temptation
- Jesus saw things greater than appearing under a fig tree.
- Jesus was repeatedly called the "Son of Man" in the Gospels, referencing Daniel's vision of a Messiah-figure.
- Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man, echoing prophecies about a future leader who would be served by all peoples, nations and languages.
- Jesus gathered disciples and foretold remarkable events.
- Jesus was tested by Satan in the wilderness after his baptism.
- Satan challenged Jesus for 40 days in the wilderness. There was a fast and prayer.
- St. John Henry Newman considered the temptation a mystery and couldn't explain why it happened immediately after baptism.
- The temptation of Jesus may be a renewal of Adam's temptation.
- The incarnation of God is a mystery, but there is nothing surprising about God becoming a human being.
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Explore the significant events surrounding Jesus' baptism and his temptation in the wilderness. This quiz delves into biblical references, interpretations by theologians, and the prophetic implications of calling Jesus the 'Son of Man'. Test your knowledge on these foundational aspects of Christian theology.
