The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

4. The resolution of the temptation episode

a. The devil’s departure for a more opportune time for the next round of struggle, Luke 4.13

b. Angelic support given to Jesus (a token of the Father’s care and oversight to Messiah)

(1) Mark 1.13

(2) Matt. 4.11

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(3) Cf. Matt. 26.53; 1 Tim. 3.16; Luke 22.43

C. Significance of the temptation

1. Jesus identifies with us for he has been tempted as we have.

a. Heb. 4.15-16

b. Heb. 2.18

2. The devil is a liar (lies and deception are his most effective and cunning tactical approach and weapon), John 8.44.

3. We do spiritual battle with the enemy through our handling of (quoting and use of) the Holy Scriptures, Eph. 6.16-17.