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Jesus Defeats the Devil

Matthew 4:1-11

Key Verse: 4:10

 

“Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”’”

 

1. Read verses 1-3. Where did the Spirit lead Jesus after his baptism and why? (1) Why did God want his Son to face this difficult trial at the beginning of his ministry? (Eph 6:11,12) What does the Bible tell us about the devil? (Jn 8:44; Jude 6; Rev 12:9; Job 1:6)

 

2. Read verses 1-4 again. What was the devil’s first temptation? Why is this temptation a very real one to Jesus? Why is the bread problem so serious for all people? How did Jesus answer the tempter? (4, Compare John 6:27,35)

 

 3. Read verses 5-7. What was the second temptation? In what respect was the devil’s suggestion a temptation for Jesus? When does this temptation come to us? How did Jesus answer the tempter?

 

4. Read verses 8-11. What was the third temptation? Why was the devil’s offer tempting to Jesus? How does this temptation come to us? How did Jesus answer? What can we learn from him?

 

5. How did Jesus defeat the devil in all of these temptations? (Heb 4:12; Eph 6:17)

How can we?

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