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The Book of LukeOur Goal

Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Luke surveyed the historical materials,

interviewed the eyewitnesses (1:2), and

then, with “perfect understanding of all things,” wrote “an orderly account” that readers “may know the certainty” of Jesus and His

good news (vss. 3, 4, NKJV).

The Book of LukeContents

1 The Coming of Jesus2 Baptism and the Temptations3 Who Is Jesus Christ?4 The Call to Discipleship5 Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath6 Women in the Ministry of Jesus7 Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Prayer8 The Mission of Jesus9 Jesus, the Master Teacher10 Following Jesus in Everyday Life11 The Kingdom of God12 Jesus in Jerusalem13 Crucified and Risen

The Book of LukeLesson 2, April 11

Baptism and the Temptations

Baptism and the TemptationsKey Text

Luke 3:22 NKJV

“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form

like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My

beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.’ ”

Baptism and the TemptationsQuick Look

1. Turn “the Stone Into Bread” (Luke 4:3, 4)2. “Worship Before Me” (Luke 4:5-8)3. “Throw Yourself Down” (Luke 4:9-12)

Baptism and the TemptationsInitial Words

Three factors concerning the baptism of Jesus: (1) the Baptist’s proclama-tion, “

‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the

world!’ ”(John 1:29, NKJV); (2) the Holy Spirit’s anointing Him for His mission ahead; and (3) the heavenly proclamation that Jesus is the Son of God, in whom the Father is well

pleased.

Baptism and the Temptations1. Turn “the Stone Into Bread”

Luke 4:3, 4 NKJV“And the devil said to Him, ‘If

You are the Son of God, command the stone to

become bread.’ But Jesus answered him, saying,

‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by

every word of God.” ’ ”

1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”

Born for a God-ordained mission,

commissioned to the task at His baptism,

equipped with the power of the Holy Spirit,

Jesus the Christ retreated into the wilderness to contemplate

the task ahead.

1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”

The temptation in the wilderness

was a significant battle between

Christ and Satan in the great controversy, which has raged

ever since Lucifer’s rebellion in heaven.

When the Savior was weak from 40 days of fasting, when

the journey ahead looked bleak and weary, Satan took personal command in his attack against

Jesus.

1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”

Bread is not the central issue here.

Satan knew that Jesus is the Creator of the universe. To Him who created the universe out of nothing, making bread out

of stone was not an issue.The crucial point in the

temptation is found in its preface: “ ‘If You are the Son of

God.’ ”

1. “Turn the Stone Into Bread”“Not by Bread Alone”

Only 40 days before, the voice from heaven attested that

Jesus was indeed the Son of God, and now should Jesus

doubt that heavenly assurance?

Doubting God’s Word is the first step in yielding to

temptation.In heaven Satan challenged

the authority of Jesus; he does so here as well,

even if in a much more subtle manner.

Baptism and the Temptations2. “Worship Before Me”

Luke 4:5-8 NKJV“And the devil...showed Him

all the kingdoms of the world...and said to Him...‘If You will worship before me, all will

be Yours.’ And Jesusanswered...‘Get behind Me,

Satan!For It is written,

“You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you

shall serve.” ’ ”

2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”

Worship is the sole prerogative of God. It is what

forever separates the creature from the Creator. Lucifer’s

ambition (Isaiah 14:13, 14) to exalt his throne above the stars of heaven, to be like the Most High was an attempt to usurp the authority that belongs only to the Creator and never to any

creature, no matter how exalted.

2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”

Jesus was about to set out on His mission to redeem the

world back to God’s ownership and authority.

Satan was trying to entice Him with pomp and glory for no

greater price than just a bow.He was trying to get here, again, the authority and worship that he failed

to get in heaven.

2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”

Worship, and the service that goes with it, belong to the

Creator God alone.“ ‘You shall love the Lord your God.... You shall fear the Lord

your God and serve Him’ ” (Deut. 6:5, 13, NKJV).

Absolutely resolving to follow God in faith and obedience is

the ultimate answer to Satan’s lies and tricks.

2. “Worship Before Me”“Worship the Lord Your God”

Any of us can face temptations to compromise our faith, even

in “small ways.”Your job, your passing of a

university examination, your promotion, demands a

compromise in regard to Sabbath.

At what point can you make a deal? When, if ever, is the price

right?

Baptism and the Temptations3. “Throw Yourself Down”

Luke 4:9-12 NKJV“ ‘If You are the Son of God,

throw Yourself down from here. For it is written: “He shall give His angels.... In

their hands they shall bear You up, lest you dash Your foot against a stone.” And

Jesus answered..., ‘It has been said, “You shall

not tempt the Lord your God.” ’ ”

3. “Throw Yourself Down”“You Shall Not Tempt the Lord”

The significant factor that emerges from study of the

temptations is that Jesus Christ is a real Person—tempted as we are but without sin (Heb.

4:15).With His triumph over Satan, with the Word of God in His mouth, and connected with

Heaven through prayer, Jesus emerges to proclaim the kingdom of God and to

inaugurate the Messianic age.

3. “Throw Yourself Down”“You Shall Not Tempt the Lord”

Satan knows the Scripture but misinterprets it. His tactic is to

lead Jesus to put God to the test. God has indeed promised the protection of His angels, but only within the context of doing His will. Jesus declared that it is not for us to put God to the test (vs. 12). Our duty is to place ourselves in God’s will

and let Him do the rest.

Baptism and the TemptationsFinal Words

Four major biblical teachings on temptation: (1) No one is free from temptations; (2)

when God allows temptations to come to us, He also

provides grace to resist and strength to overcome; (3)

temptations do not come the same way every time; and (4) no one is tempted beyond his or her strength to bear (1 Cor.

10:13).