Mat 4:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 4:1-11: 4:1-11 Parallels between Adam and Jesus are obvious in this account of Jesus’ temptation. Jesus is the second Adam (see Rom 5:12-19 ) and the second Israel (Matt 2:15 ). In contrast to the ancient Israelites, he fulfilled Israel’s history by successfully wandering through the desert without sinning. He proved himself the obedient Son of God by defeating Satan in spiritual combat. And because he underwent temptation himself as a human, Jesus is able to sympathize with the temptations we face (see Heb 2:14-18 ; 4:15 ) and help us overcome them as he did (1 Cor 10:13 ). 4:1 Jesus was led by the Spirit: The temptation was providentially arranged by God as a test of the Messiah’s character (see Deut 8:2 ). • to be tempted there by the devil: This test of character, initiated by God (who tempts no one; see Jas 1:13-14 ), was accomplished through the devil’s own desire to lure Jesus into sin.

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‏ Matthew 4:1

Summary for Matt 4:1-11: 4:1-11 ^a Parallels between Adam and Jesus are obvious in this account of Jesus’ temptation. Jesus is the second Adam (see Rom 5:12-19 ^b) and the second Israel (Matt 2:15 ^c). In contrast to the ancient Israelites, he fulfilled Israel’s history by successfully wandering through the desert without sinning. He proved himself the obedient Son of God by defeating Satan in spiritual combat. And because he underwent temptation himself as a human, Jesus is able to sympathize with the temptations we face (see Heb 2:14-18 ^d; 4:15 ^e) and help us overcome them as he did (1 Cor 10:13 ^f). 4:1 ^g Jesus was led by the Spirit: The temptation was providentially arranged by God as a test of the Messiah’s character (see Deut 8:2 ^h).

• to be tempted there by the devil: This test of character, initiated by God (who tempts no one; see Jas 1:13-14 ⁱ), was accomplished through the devil’s own desire to lure Jesus into sin.