The three temptations were:
1.) To change the stone to bread to feed Himself.
2.) To worship Satan and receive all the kingdoms of the world from Satan.
3.) To throw Himself off of the highest point of the Temple and force the God and the angels to rescue Him.
Jesus' responses to Satan's three temptations:
1.) Man shall not live by bread alone.
2.) Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God alone.
3.) Thou shalt not put the Lord thy God to the test.
Jesus was faced with difficult situations on several occasions. Some examples: The temptations in the desert, facing the money changers on the temple grounds, his capture in the garden, confrontations with the pharisees and saduccees, his beating and crucifixion.
Actually, Jesus was tempted during the 40 days in the wilderness, not after. Satan offered Him power, land and riches, all of which Jesus refused. Then Satan wanted Jesus to prove He was the son of God, again, Jesus would have no part of it.
According to the scripture that states "Jesus was tempted in every way," it means that Jesus faced various temptations during his time on Earth, including temptations related to power, fame, and personal desires. Jesus was able to resist these temptations and remain faithful to God.
A temptation in the desert often refers to a spiritual or moral challenge faced in isolation or hardship, symbolizing a test of faith and resilience. This concept is notably illustrated in the Biblical narrative of Jesus, who fasted for 40 days in the desert and was tempted by Satan. The temptations represent the struggle between spiritual devotion and worldly desires. Ultimately, overcoming such temptations can lead to greater strength and clarity of purpose.
St. Matthew faced challenges such as being a tax collector, which was a disliked profession in his time, and being a social outcast. He also had to overcome doubts about his worthiness to follow Jesus due to his past actions.
The word 'divers' is an old-fashioned way of saying 'diverse' - which is an adjective meaning "showing a great deal of variety". So, "divers temptations" means "many different temptations".
Jesus faced the mob and Pilate silently.
Does the Sahara desert face problems? I don't think so.
Lack of water and shade, heat, shortage of food as things are hard to grow in the desert.
We now know that Matthew's Gospel was substantially based on Mark's Gospel, which was written some ten to twenty years earlier. It follows Mark's account of the arrest of Jesus reasonably faithfully, with one omission - the young man who fled naked from the scene (Mark 14:51-52). On the other hand, Matthewprovides the additional information that Jesus told his supporters that, if he wanted, he could ask the Father to send twelve legions of angels to prevent his arrest.The young man in Mark's Gospel is an enigma. Some believe he was an allegory for the disciples, who deserted Jesus when danger faced them.
Paul Williams, a founding member of The Temptations, struggled with personal issues, including alcoholism, which affected his financial situation. Although he achieved significant fame and success with the group, he faced difficulties later in life. After his passing in 1973, reports indicated that he had financial troubles, and he did not leave behind substantial wealth. His legacy, however, lives on through his contributions to music and the enduring popularity of The Temptations.
A:In Matthew's Gospel, Mary and Joseph faced danger from King Herod, who sought to have Jesus killed. They took the baby Jesus from their home in Bethlehem to Egypt. After Herod died, they began the return journey to Bethlehem, but were warned in a dream that Archelaus, Herod's son and successor as king of Judea, was still a danger to Jesus. They therefore turned aside and travelled to start a new home in the city of Nazareth in Galilee, out of reach of Archelaus. In Luke's Gospel, Mary and Joseph faced the inconvenience of travelling from their home in Nazareth for a census in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. As they faced no danger from Herod, they journeyed from Bethlehem to Jerusalem a few days after the birth of Jesus, to present him at the Temple. They then returned peacefully to their home in Nazareth.