Ep 217 | What we can learn from Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation

What we can learn from Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
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Ep 217 | What we can learn from Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
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Today, we look at Jesus’ baptism and temptation. Jesus was the Son of God, fully human and gives an example for us to resist temptation.

What we can learn from Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
Bible Story Podcast
Ep 217 | What we can learn from Jesus' Baptism and Temptation
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Ep 217 | What we can learn from Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation

Today, we look at Jesus’ baptism and temptation. Jesus was the Son of God, fully human and gives an example for us to resist temptation.

Scripture

Matthew 3:13-17

Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?” But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him. After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”

Matthew 4:1-11

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’” Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.” “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.

Questions

  1. What does Jesus’ baptism teach us about his identity and mission?
  2. What is significant about Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness?
  3. How can we resist temptation and follow Jesus’ example?
Prayer Requests

At the end of your discussion, go around the group and ask for prayer requests.

By Jon Drebert

A little about me: I decided to follow Jesus at a very early age while my mom made cookies and I ate cookie dough. I have an awesome family. My wife and I have three amazing kids. I serve as the Executive Director of Covenant Bay Bible Camp at Pigeon Lake, AB. Outdoor activities, music, sports, and learning are some of my favourite things to do.