From 9c7540fb265a8c78f35aa79f9a6c3015c453fe8d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:03:43 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Luke 4:1-13 --- content/bible_journal/luke_4:1-13.md | 44 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/luke_4:1-13.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/luke_4:1-13.md b/content/bible_journal/luke_4:1-13.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16d2503 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/luke_4:1-13.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ ++++ +title = "Luke 4:1–13" +date = "2022-10-29" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk4.1-13) + +After being baptized by John at the Jordan River, Jesus is led by the Holy +Spirit to the wilderness to fast and be tempted by the devil. This is an +important event in redemptive history, because Jesus needed to remain a sinless +sacrifice in order to justify sinners, but if He did not experience the +temptation to sin He would not be the "high priest who is able to sympathize +with our weaknesses" (_Heb 4:15_). + +The specific temptations that Jesus endured in this passage are also important. +In each case, Satan is offering Jesus something He already deserves, or has a +right to. The sinfulness of these temptations isn't the offered things in +themselves, but in the timing, the method of aquiring them, and the motives of +Jesus's heart if He accepted them. + +Jesus had the power and authority to change stones into bread. But it was time +for Him to fast on this day, and until His death it was not time for Him to +exercise His divine rights as Creator. All of His glory was set aside for the +moment. + +Jesus has authority over all the nations and will one day receive their glory +and worship. At that time, Satan even had the right to offer them because +humanity came under his control when Adam sinned, but he did not deserve +Jesus's worship at all. + +Satan accurately quoted Scripture when tempting Jesus to jump off the roof of +the temple, but he twists the intent of the passages. In Matthew's account, +there are indeed angels that come to serve and aid Jesus after these +temptations are over. Yet that's not a reason to take them for granted and +behave foolishly. + +In each case, Jesus quoted Scripture (each time from Deuteronomy) to rebuke the +devil, bringing God's truth to mind and remembering that what He wanted in his +flesh was less important than being obedient. + +* * * + +Help us remember the truth You have given to us when we are tempted so that we +may act rightly.