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NASB | Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [Luke 4:1-13] |
Subject: What was reason for the virgin birth? |
Bible Note: Hello Tim; Well Tim, I think that is an excellent question! And one that I was afraid to ask, as being new to the forum. And please forgive me for stepping in. I did not want any to think that I would seek to divide, and this I think, rightfully, should be a difficult question for any Christian to ask. It may seem to question Our Lords deity, and although human His obviously elevated status as such. But do you think perhaps being tempted to cheat, steal, lie, ect...Would not focus on what might be an even more potent temptation, For Him? For instance, knowing full well that he could turn rocks into bread wile being so very hungry, it seems for us perhaps would not look much like a sin. But then; maybe there would be something in the pride of showing that old snake a thing or two, as well as feeding HIs hunger? And: for Him stepping outside the explicit will of the Father; sense they had such an intimate fellowship? And in the Garden of sorrows? Its impossible, I think, for us to Imagine. Don't you think? Being abel to call legions of angels to do His bidding? And yet He allowed Himself to be led like a sheep! It seems to me that the internal temptation would Be in toughs things. but as I've said "it is difficult for any human mind to mobilize axioms on this subject." God bless stj |