Another temptation of Jesus…

The third time Satan brought his greatest temptation. He took Jesus to the top of a high mountain and caused him to see all the kingdoms of the world. “These great kingdoms are mine,” said the tempter, “and I can give them to any one I choose. Now I will give them to you if only you will fall down and worship me.”

But Jesus knew that Satan’s words were not true. He knew that Satan had told falsehoods to Eve in the beautiful Garden of Eden. Now he said, “Get away from me, you evil one! For it is written in the Scriptures that the Lord God is the only Being who should be worshiped.”

Then Satan left Jesus alone; for he could find no way to crowd sin into the pure heart of the Son of God. And when he went away the angels came from heaven and supplied Jesus’ needs. How they must have rejoiced because the Savior had gained such a victory over the evil one!

And Jesus was tempted in every way that people on the earth are tempted; still he did no wrong. By his temptations he was made to understand how people feel when Satan whispers to their hearts and urges them to sin, and he understands how to help those people when they call upon him in prayer.

-see Egermeier’s Bible Story Book for a hard to put down collection of Bible stories.

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