1. 3. Temptation at the Temple
Matthew 4v5-7
3. Temptation at the Temple
Opening thoughts
Contradictions? Matt 4v1-3, Mk 1v13, Lk 4v2-3
Matthew, Mark & Luke are ‘synoptics’ = seeing together
Piece them all together & you get the whole picture
After great blessing, spend time alone with the Lord v1-2
God often works powerfully in the silence

2. 3. Temptation at the Temple
Matthew 4v5-7
3. Temptation at the Temple
Temptation at the Temple
‘If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again’ v5
The devil knows Scripture & quotes it v6
He spiritualises danger
‘Jump, this is a matter of faith’
He directly attacks Jesus’ Sonship v3, v6
If God does this, it proves You’re the Son of God
The devil tries to hide the danger
‘You can do what you want with no consequences’ v6
Falling for the devil’s lie – there are always consequences Ps 66v18, Matt 6v15

3. 3. Temptation at the Temple
Matthew 4v5-7
3. Temptation at the Temple
Jesus’ response: Don’t provoke the Lord v7
Never throw God’s kindness back in His face Deut 6v6
Provoke God & He has no obligation to protect you Ps 91v1
Jesus died to save us from stupid choices 1 Pet 2v24
Jesus did jump, not in the desert, but at the Cross
On the Cross, Christ was taken out, so you won’t be