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 Here are all three temptations of Jesus Christ in the wilderness, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 4:1–11) and also in Luke 4:1–13.

1️⃣ Stones into Bread

After fasting 40 days and nights, Jesus was hungry.

The devil said:

“If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

🔎 Temptation: Use divine power to satisfy physical hunger.

📖 Jesus’ reply:

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

(Deuteronomy 8:3)

✅ Lesson: Spiritual obedience is more important than physical needs.

2️⃣ Throw Yourself from the Temple

The devil took Jesus to the highest point of the temple in Jerusalem and said:

“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written:

‘He will command his angels concerning you…’”

Satan even quoted Scripture (Psalm 91), suggesting angels would save Him.

🔎 Temptation: Test God’s protection and prove identity through a dramatic miracle.

📖 Jesus’ reply:

“Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”

(Deuteronomy 6:16)

✅ Lesson: Faith does not demand proof or manipulate God.

3️⃣ All the Kingdoms of the World

The devil showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their glory and said:

“All this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me.”

🔎 Temptation: Gain power and glory without suffering — by worshiping Satan.

📖 Jesus’ reply:

“Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.”

(Deuteronomy 6:13)

After this, the devil left Him, and angels came to minister to Him.

✅ Lesson: True authority comes through obedience to God, not shortcuts.

🌿 Big Picture Meaning

The three temptations represent:

• Physical needs (bread)
• Pride / testing God (jumping from the temple)
• Power and control (kingdoms of the world)

In each case, Jesus resisted by quoting Scripture and trusting God.

If you’d like, I can also explain how these temptations relate to everyday life today.