The temptation of Jesus is a shock to our system as modern people, but we need it to face the realities of our world and the struggles in our own hearts. When we look at the setting in the wilderness, the Devil's temptations, and Jesus' response, we learn about fighting our own temptations through Christ.
Application Questions:
1. Have you experienced "the wilderness" in your own life?
2. Do you struggle believing in supernatural evil? Do you struggle believing that Jesus really underwent temptation?
3. Where can you identify temptation in your own life?
4. How can you fight temptation using Scripture and the gospel this week?