The Sinless Son & The Defeated Devil

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Luke 4:1-13

[1] And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness [2] for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. [3] The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” [4] And Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’” [5] And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, [6] and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. [7] If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” [8] And Jesus answered him, “It is written,

“‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”

[9] And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, [10] for it is written,

“‘He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,’

[11] and

“‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”

[12] And Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” [13] And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.
   How does the immediate context guide our interpretation of this passage? What is Luke trying to communicate about Jesus?
2.   How does Luke emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit? What does this tell us about the Christian life?
3.   How does Hebrews 4:15-16 help us apply this passage? In what ways have you sought help from Christ in moments of weakness and temptation?
4.   Why does God providentially lead us into battle with Satan? Why is it important that we not lose sight of James 1:13 when discussing this point?
5.   What were the three temptations that Jesus faced? How were they unique to him, and how do they play out in our lives?
6.   What was Jesus’ response to these temptations? What does this say about him, and how does it provide an example for us?
7.   How does this narrative of Jesus’ temptation direct our attention to the cross? How does it encourage our pursuit of sanctification?

References: Hebrews 2:1-18 (corporate reading); Isaiah 11:2; 42:1; 61:1; Matthew 12:28; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 4:1-11; James 1:13; Ephesians 6:10-20; Deuteronomy 8:3; John 4:34; James 4:7; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; 1 John 5:19; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2; John 8:44; Matthew 16:26; Deuteronomy 6:13-14; Romans 8:18; Psalm 91:11-12; Deuteronomy 6:16; Exodus 17:1-7; Genesis 3:6; 1 John 2:16.

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