The Temptation of Jesus

Matthew 4:1-17

Key Verse 4:10

1. Read verses 1-2. Where did the Spirit lead Jesus after his baptism? Why do you think God did this? (1 John 3:8) What did Jesus do during this time?

2. Read verses 3-4. How was Jesus first tempted? What was his answer? What can we learn from Jesus here?

3. Read verses 5-7. How was the devil's second temptation different from the first? Why do you think Jesus might have been tempted to test God in this way? How did Jesus overcome this temptation? Can you think of a time when you were tempted to put God to the test?

4. Read verses 8-11. What did the devil offer Jesus if Jesus would worship him? How does the devil tempt people like this today? What can we learn from Jesus about the way to overcome this temptation?

5. What was the key to Jesus' victory over each of these temptations?

6. Read verses 12-17. How did Jesus respond to the news that John was put in prison? What does Isaiah's prophecy reveal about Jesus? What is Jesus' message?

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