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In the narrative, the timing of Jesus's temptation is most strongly emphasized as occurring directly after which event?
In the narrative, the timing of Jesus's temptation is most strongly emphasized as occurring directly after which event?
- His public declaration of commitment to his Father's will at his baptism. (correct)
- His selection of the twelve disciples.
- His birth in Bethlehem.
- His initial teachings in Galilee.
Satan's initial temptation for Jesus to turn stones into bread is primarily designed to exploit which aspect of Jesus's being?
Satan's initial temptation for Jesus to turn stones into bread is primarily designed to exploit which aspect of Jesus's being?
- His desire to prove his identity to Satan.
- His divine power to perform miracles for personal gain.
- His compassion for the hungry masses and their suffering.
- His physical hunger and human need after fasting. (correct)
When Satan tempts Jesus to throw himself off the temple, his strategy is best described as an attempt to:
When Satan tempts Jesus to throw himself off the temple, his strategy is best described as an attempt to:
- Distort scripture to manipulate Jesus into testing God's promise. (correct)
- Force Jesus to prematurely reveal his messianic identity.
- Provoke Jesus into a display of power to impress onlookers.
- Challenge Jesus's obedience to scriptural law.
In responding to Satan's temptations, Jesus consistently relies upon what primary method?
In responding to Satan's temptations, Jesus consistently relies upon what primary method?
The overarching aim of Satan's temptations, as inferred from the text, is to primarily achieve which outcome?
The overarching aim of Satan's temptations, as inferred from the text, is to primarily achieve which outcome?
Flashcards
Temptations of Christ
Temptations of Christ
The challenges Jesus faced that tested his commitment and moral strength.
Human empathy of Jesus
Human empathy of Jesus
Jesus understands human weaknesses as he experienced temptation himself.
Satan's first temptation
Satan's first temptation
Satan tempted Jesus to turn rocks into bread to satisfy hunger.
Use of Scripture
Use of Scripture
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Jesus' response to temptations
Jesus' response to temptations
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Study Notes
Temptation of Christ
- Christ was tempted, a common human experience
- Hebrews emphasizes that Christ was tempted like humans, but without sinning
- Temptation came immediately after baptism, a public declaration of commitment to God's will
- Satan's temptations were not direct, but aimed to divert Jesus from his role as God's suffering servant
- Satan uses a seemingly harmless suggestion: turn stones into bread
- Next, Satan suggests a tempting proposal: demonstrate divine powers by jumping from temple
- Jesus used verses from scripture to reject Satan's proposals, emphasizing that God's word is the source of life
- The temptations occurred after Jesus' baptism, signifying a critical period in his vocation
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