Temptation and Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ, like every other human being, knew temptation. However, he never yielded to it. The sinlessness of Christ refers to his obedient refusal to give in to temptation. It does not mean that he did not experience temptation himself.

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The temptation of Jesus Christ

Mark 1:13 KJV 1900
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

The temptation to avoid the cross

Matthew 16:21–23 KJV 1900
From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
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The temptation to please the crowd

Luke 11:16 KJV 1900
And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
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The significance of the temptation of Jesus Christ

Believers can identify with Jesus Christ in his temptation

Hebrews 2:18 KJV 1900
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Believers can have confidence in the face of temptation

Hebrews 4:15–16 KJV 1900
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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