SATAN TEMPTS JESUS
Luke 4:1-13
- Led by the Spirit (1-2)
a. Where was Jesus coming from and what had just taken place there?
b. Why did Jesus head into the wilderness?
c. What takes place in the wilderness?
d. How is Hebrews 4:15 connected to this passage?
- He Was Hungry (2-4)
a. Why does Satan tempt Jesus to turn the stone to bread?
b. Why does Satan say, “if you are the Son of God?”
c. How does Jesus answer this temptation?
- The Kingdoms of the World (5-8)
a. What “kingdoms” do you think Satan showed Jesus in a moments time?
b. What was Satan offering and what was he asking?
c. How does Jesus answer this temptation?
- The Pinnacle of the Temple (9-13)
a. The peak of the temple was known as the royal porch and facing east would have provided a 450’ sheer drop to the bottom of the Kidron valley. Jesus having answered the previous temptations with Scripture how does Satan tempt Jesus this time?
b. What does this passage reveal to us about Satan’s knowledge of the Scriptures?
c. How does Jesus answer the temptation?
d. How do each of these temptations try to undermine Jesus’ mission?
V. Application: When we are faced by temptation (and we will be) how should we respond?
