Jesus is tempted in the wilderness
Matthew 4:1–11; Mark 1:12–13; Luke 4:1–13; Hebrews 4:15
Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Jesus fasted forty days. The devil tempted him three times, and each time Jesus answered with Scripture.
But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’”
Matthew 4:4 (World English Bible)
Where Israel had failed in forty years in the wilderness, Jesus stood firm, answering every temptation from Deuteronomy (8:3; 6:16; 6:13). Hebrews says he was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). When the devil left him, angels came and served him.
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Dating notes
Ussher: AD 27, directly after the baptism.