The Temptations of Jesus

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This paper examines the temptations of Jesus in the desert, as described by the gospels and how it can be viewed from the human and divine perspective. Furthermore the paper discusses how it can be an inspiration for Christians to withstand temptation in the way that Christ did and how the temptations can also be seen within the context of the world in which it was written, as well as from the perspective of Christianity today.

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"The imagery of the desert is interpreted in several ways (1). It could for example signify loneliness, remoteness, or a place where devils reside. In the context of Christ's ministry, the desert was usually where Jesus went to be alone and to pray. It is then here that Satan brought three temptations to Christ. These addressed three particular areas of human and spiritual life. Satan focused on the weakness of Christ's human nature, while Jesus on the other hand used the inner spiritual strength given by God to overcome the temptations."

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