12 Questions
What was Jesus' response to the devil's temptation to turn a stone into bread?
It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone.'
What was the devil's promise to Jesus in exchange for worship?
All the authority and glory of the kingdoms of the world.
What was Jesus' response to the devil's temptation to jump from the temple pinnacle?
Jesus cited Deuteronomy 6:16, warning against testing God's patience and trustworthiness.
How long was Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by the devil?
Forty days.
What was the devil's strategy in taking Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple?
To tempt Jesus to prove His divinity by throwing Himself down.
What did the devil do after ending every temptation?
He departed from Jesus until an opportune time.
What was the reaction of the people in the synagogue when Jesus read from the book of Isaiah and proclaimed that the scripture was fulfilled in their hearing?
They spoke well of him and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.
What proverb did Jesus anticipate the people would quote to him, and how did he respond to it?
The proverb was 'Physician, heal yourself', and Jesus responded by saying that no prophet is acceptable in his own country.
What Old Testament examples did Jesus use to illustrate his point that prophets are often not accepted in their own country?
He used the examples of Elijah being sent to a widow in Zarephath, and Elisha healing Naaman the Syrian, but not the lepers in Israel.
What was the outcome of Jesus' message to the people in the synagogue, and what did they attempt to do to him?
The outcome was that the people were filled with wrath, and they attempted to throw him down headlong from the brow of the hill.
What was Jesus' custom on the Sabbath day, and what did he do in the synagogue?
His custom was to go to the synagogue, and he stood up to read from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
What was the initial reaction of the people in Galilee to Jesus' return, and how did he interact with them?
A report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country, and he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
Test your knowledge of the biblical story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. This quiz covers the devil's temptations and Jesus' responses, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. How well do you know the scripture?
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