Ben Macdonald - March 9th, 2025 -Temptations Genesis 3 - 4
Genesis 3 :3 -15
Genesis 4 : 4 - 7
Temptation of Adam
Satan plants doubt; "Did God really say that?"
Sin entered the world because Adam and Eve doubted the truth and listened to the wrong voice.
God reveals his plan to save humanity even while cursing the earth, foreshadowing the one who would crush the serpent.
Temptation of Christ
Once again, Satan attempts to plant doubt; "If you are the Son of God..."
Adam gave away authority to Satan by doubting the Word of God. Jesus reclaims that authority when he responds to temptation with the word of God.
Deuteronomy 8:1-3
Matthew 16:21-23
The Final Temptation of Christ
Throughout his life, Jesus is repeatedly tempted to abandon the cross and thus abandon God's plan to redeem humanity.
Throughout his life, Jesus is repeatedly tempted to abandon the cross and thus abandon God's plan to redeem humanity.
The mental torment Jesus faced is finally revealed at Gethsemane. Facing the cross, Jesus is "overwhelmed with sorrow" yet submits to his Father's will.
Matthew 26:36-41
Adam's Fate
As a result of his sin, Adam found himself standing naked and trembling before God, having to answer for his sin. He was also expelled from the garden, the place of God's presence.
The same fate awaits all who follow Adam's lead.
1 Corinthians 15: 21-22
The Serpent Has Been Crushed
The cycle of temptation, sin, and death is broken thanks to Christ's triumph at the cross.
