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The premise for the question is all wrong as it assumes Satan or the Devil had any control in the destiny of Jesus Christ. Matthew pointed to Jesus as the royal Messiah who faced His destiny in complete control of the situation. For Matthew, the cross inaugurated the last days when the power of death is broken and salvation is poured out on all people. Jesus called Satan the "ruler of this world" but only as He spoke of Satan's judgment and defeat (John 12:31; 16:11) because he does not have power over Jesus (John 14:30). Jesus came into this world to "destroy the works of the Devil" (1 John 3:8). The Cross was a decisive victory or Satan and Satan's host (Col. 2:15). This victory ensured that countless numbers would be delivered from the dominion of darkness and transferred to the Kingdom of Christ (Col. 1:13).

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