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1. Read verses 1-3. Where did God's Spirit lead Jesus? Describe the place. Why did Jesus have to be tempted by the devil? How was he like Adam?

2. How did the devil tempt Jesus first? Why was this a temptation? How does the devil tempt modern man with the bread problem? How does Esau exemplify this temptation? (Ge 25:29-32; Heb 12:16)

3. Read verse 4. What does Jesus' answer teach us about the nature of man? How does he offer a solution to the inner fear and selfishness caused by pragmatism? How does God's word help us to defeat this temptation? (Mt 6:33; Jn 4:14; Jn 6:35)

4. Read verses 5-8. How did the devil tempt Jesus? What does this temptation involve? What was the devil's strategy? How could he make such promises? (Jn 12:31) What does Jesus' answer mean? (Dt 6:5) What is Abraham’s example? (Ge 22:12)

5. Read verses 9-13. How was this a temptation for Jesus to take an easy way and avoid the cross? What is the real meaning of the scripture, Ps 91:11,12, the devil quoted? What does Jesus' answer mean? What can you learn from Jesus about how to defeat Satan's temptations? What is God’s promise? (1Co 10:13)