Matthew 4: Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry
Why did Jesus go into the wilderness?
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What do you think motivated Jesus to fast?
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After fasting forty days, how hungry would Jesus have been?
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Why didn’t Satan tempt Jesus to make bread earlier?
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What reasons did Jesus have for following Satan’s suggestion? What reasons did he have to say no?
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Luke lists the temptations in a different order, with Satan offering his kingdoms second. Which do you think is correct? Why?
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How could a flying leap over an abyss without a parachute be a valid temptation?
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What was the basis for Jesus’ refusal to jump?
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How was Satan offering the world’s kingdoms a reasonable enticement? What did Jesus have to gain and lose by accepting the offer?
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What do the three rejections by Jesus have in common?
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After Satan left, how did the angels minister to Jesus?
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Why did Jesus go to Galilee after hearing that John was in prison?
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What reasons did Jesus have for settling in Capernaum instead of Nazareth?
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How might people have understood Jesus’ message that the Kingdom of Heaven was near?
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What motivated Peter and his brother to immediately leave their fishing business and follow Jesus?
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How do you think Zebedee reacted when he saw his sons leaving to follow Jesus?
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What was the “good news of the Kingdom” that Jesus preached?
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What was the reason for Jesus’ popularity?