Jesus' Temptation and Ministry

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A title Jesus uses from the Old Testament, indicating his role as the Messiah.

A test of Jesus' character and obedience after his baptism in the wilderness.

The event marking the beginning of Jesus' ministry, symbolizing purification and commitment.

The theological concept that God became human in Jesus Christ.

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An interpretation of Jesus' temptation, emphasizing its complex meanings.

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Jesus was seen under a fig tree, and heaven was opened to him
The angels of God ascended and descended upon the Son of Man
Jesus repeatedly called himself the Son of Man in the Gospels
The title "Son of Man" recalls a vision in Daniel in the Old Testament where a figure appears to the Ancient of Days
Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man to his disciples, who would see remarkable things
There was a direct challenge to Jesus who, after baptism, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness
Jesus prepared for this test by fasting and praying for forty days
Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness (disguises aside)
St. John Henry Newman called the temptation a mystery and beyond explaining
The temptation that followed baptism was not merely a sin but something more, possibly a renewal of Adam's temptation
The temptation is a great mystery, and it is surprising that God became man instead of using another method