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Then the devil left Him: Jesus rejected Satan. This points ahead to his later victories over demons (Matthew 12:28), Satan's defeat through the cross (Colossians 2:14–15), and the final victory at the end of time (Romans 16:20; Revelation 12:7–17; 20:2–3, 10).
Angels had already been part of the Messiah's arrival and protection (Matthew 1:20, 24; 2:13, 19). Now they came and cared for Jesus after his temptation, fulfilling the Old Testament (4:6; see Psalm 91:11–12).
This story of the temptation of Jesus shows clear parallels between Adam and Jesus. Jesus is the second Adam (see Romans 5:12–19) and the second Israel (Matthew 2:15). Unlike the ancient Israelites, Jesus completed Israel’s history by wandering through the desert without sinning. He showed he was the obedient Son of God by defeating Satan in spiritual battle.
Since Jesus faced temptation as a human, he can understand the temptations we encounter (see Hebrews 2:14–18; 4:15). He helps us overcome them as he did (1 Corinthians 10:13).
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- Temptations of Jesusc. AD 26
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Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity
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Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Jesus, After his Temptation Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Ministers to Jesus After the Temptation Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Angels Helping Us Angels Rejoice Angels: Minister to Christ Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temptation: Christ: Overcame Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: Resistance To The Devil: Triumph Over, by Christ in Resisting his Temptations