As we deal with this biblical passage, we will find out that the temptation of Jesus is similar to the temptation that the Serpent posed on Eve in the Garden of Eden. “Devil” in Greek diabolos means “accuser” in Hebrew the word “Satan” means the same (4:10).
In the Old Testament, the “wilderness” (or “desert”) was desolate and dangerous place where wild animals lived (see Isaiah 13:20-22 34:8-15). “Led up by the Spirit,” Jesus took the offensive against the enemy, Satan, by going into the lonely and desolate wilderness to face temptation.
The temptation was a divine necessity to prove Jesus’ messianic purpose. The same Holy Spirit that sent Jesus to be baptized by John the Baptist then sent Jesus into the wilderness. Indicates an important connection of the end of chapter 3 and the beginning of chapter 4. Matthew begins his narrative with the word “Then.” The word “then” TEMPTATION OF PHYSICAL GRATIFICATION VV.Above all, it shows that we must use the power of God to face temptation and not try to withstand it in our own strength. Jesus’ temptation also shows our spiritual victories may not always be visible to the watching world. We won’t always feel good we all experience times of deprivation, loneliness, and hostility. Thus, the temptation encounter was a significant part of Jesus’ complete victory over Satan.įrom Jesus’ temptation, we can learn that following our Lord can bring dangerous and intense spiritual battles. Had Jesus failed in that temptation, His mission on earth would have been a total disaster. The Devil’s temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is an important precursor to Jesus’ ministry and victory over the satanic powers.
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