The Temptation Narrative

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The Temptation Narrative
Matthew 4
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What does the narrative teach about God?

• Avoid me, me, me

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Theological Caffeine
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The Temptation Narrative, Matthew 4

• Fulfilment is the key to the narrative
• Jesus is the true Son of God
• Explain the OT background, Israel as Gods
  firstborn son who failed
• Teach the big story
• This is not merely a lesson on how to resist sin
• Do we recognise who Jesus is
• and what his Kingship means?
• Application should naturally flow from there

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