When Satan tempts Jesus

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I believe Satan couldn’t know who Jesus was unless he was present at Jesus’s conception. We know that Jesus’s birth was a Holy event because it can be found in the Bible. Jesus and Mary had full armor against Satan; Mary in her Immaculate Conception and in her conception of Jesus, because Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit. Satan has no power over the Holy Spirit and he had no power over Jesus.

Now, I do believe Satan had and has knowledge of God the Father, but not full knowledge. You see, Satan thought he had free reign on Earth; however, a new King was ushered in. This King was of the line of David; however, this new King is a tough dealer and can use his enemy for his own glory, but only with the power of the Father. Authority and power are not the same thing. We can make the King’s job a lot easier by just avoiding sin.

And yes, these writings are my own and are original; however maybe I am not the first to publish such writings.

 

[PJM]

=flower lady;12778900]In the Douay Rheims Bible Chapter 5 it reads; and the devil led Him into a high mountain, and shewed Him all the Kingdoms of the world in a moment of time; 6 reads; and He said to Him; to Thee will I give all this power and the glory of them; for to me they are delivered; and to whom I will give them. My question is; How can Satan give to Jesus what He had already created and was already His? Was he lying or does chapter 6 mean that God the Father had given Satan these Kingdoms for a period of time for this particular mission or test? It is a little confusing to me. Am I interpreting these verses correctly?
Thank you, Brenda

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We do well to keep in mind that while Jesus was at all times assumed a Perfect human nature he also always retained his Dive Nature as God. This knowledge then is intended to direct us to a common thread in Jesus teaching’s. What he does, he does with perfect Divine Knowledge, meaning in his Divine nature he knows all things.

One might point out that after being found in the Temple after 3 days he grew in “knowledge and wisdom.” Lk. 2: 51-52

TRUE, but not exactly as stated. As God, Jesus knew all. But as Jesus the man he desired to EXPERIENCE what we experience daily except for sin. Many if not all of the Teachings of Jesus are layered to permit differing levels of understanding, granted and guided by the HS. When confronted with a mysterious set of circumstances, always dig deeper When the obvious is NOT obvious; there is a hidden teaching.

The 40 day’s in the desert has at least 2 meanings: It mirror-reflection of the 40 years in the Exodus with Moses; and the frequent failings of the Jews, and God calling them back to him. “The desert” is a place of loneliness, offering an opportunity to GROW closer to God through quiet reflection and much prayer. Jesus had no need for this; we do.
Satan heard the songs of the angels at the birth of Jesus, and also the voice of the Father proclaiming him as the “Son of God.” BUT he doubted and wanted further proof.

The three test mean nothing to God; & might bring understanding to Satan, BUT are actually as explained by Haydock’s Catholic Commentary a series of Moral lessons for us; if we can see past the verbiage they are concealed in.

The Bread: God has no need for food Jn. 4: 23-24 tell us God is Spirit & Truth”. Jesus the man, certainly should be hungry after a 40 day fast, so Satan’s ungodly thoughts assumed a weakness. Jesus rather than ending this challenge here by rebuking Satan; instead chooses to model perfect humility for us. A trait found necessary for OUR salvation. Not by BREAD Alone Mt. 4:4

Test 2: Jump off this building! IF you’re God you won’t be hurt. This models the PRIDE of Satan’s fall from grace; this is the PRIDE of Adam & Eve who too desired to be like God; and Jesus replies you Cf. ought not to TEST God! AND that my friends is an essential lesson for our own possible salvation.

The 3td Test is sort of a biblical curve ball. If we get hung up on how this was accomplished; we miss the Lesson. The sin here is “MEISM”; the sin of our 1st. parents and that which we inherit from them: CONCUPISCENCE … the propensity to sin! I want! I will! It’s my Body! And so on; all of which deny God’s RIGHT to be in charge of our lives.

So when confronted with a Bible teaching not easily understood; pray & look for a deeper meaning. God never promised it would be easy; only POSSIBLE with His Help.

God Bless you,

 

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Flower lady

We do well to keep in mind that while Jesus was at all times assumed a Perfect human nature he also always retained his Dive Nature as God. This knowledge then is intended to direct us to a common thread in Jesus teaching’s. What he does, he does with perfect Divine Knowledge, meaning in his Divine nature he knows all things.

One might point out that after being found in the Temple after 3 days he grew in “knowledge and wisdom.” Lk. 2: 51-52

TRUE, but not exactly as stated. As God, Jesus knew all. But as Jesus the man he desired to EXPERIENCE what we experience daily except for sin. Many if not all of the Teachings of Jesus are layered to permit differing levels of understanding, granted and guided by the HS. When confronted with a mysterious set of circumstances, always dig deeper When the obvious is NOT obvious; there is a hidden teaching.

The 40 day’s in the desert has at least 2 meanings: It mirror-reflection of the 40 years in the Exodus with Moses; and the frequent failings of the Jews, and God calling them back to him. “The desert” is a place of loneliness, offering an opportunity to GROW closer to God through quiet reflection and much prayer. Jesus had no need for this; we do.
Satan heard the songs of the angels at the birth of Jesus, and also the voice of the Father proclaiming him as the “Son of God.” BUT he doubted and wanted further proof.

The three test mean nothing to God; & might bring understanding to Satan, BUT are actually as explained by Haydock’s Catholic Commentary a series of Moral lessons for us; if we can see past the verbiage they are concealed in.

The Bread: God has no need for food Jn. 4: 23-24 tell us God is “Spirit & Truth”. Jesus the man, certainly should be hungry after a 40 day fast, so Satan’s ungodly thoughts assumed a weakness. Jesus rather than ending this challenge here by rebuking Satan; instead chooses to model perfect humility for us. A trait found necessary for OUR salvation. Not by BREAD Alone Mt. 4:4

Test 2: Jump off this building! IF you’re God you won’t be hurt. This models the PRIDE of Satan’s fall from grace; this is the PRIDE of Adam & Eve who too desired to be like God; and Jesus replies you Cf. ought not to TEST God! AND that my friends is an essential lesson for our own possible salvation.

The 3td Test is sort of a biblical curve ball. If we get hung up on how this was accomplished; we miss the Lesson. The sin here is “MEISM”; the sin of our 1st. parents and that which we inherit from them: CONCUPISCENCE … the propensity to sin! I want! I will! It’s my Body! And so on; all of which deny God’s RIGHT to be in charge of our lives.

So when confronted with a Bible teaching not easily understood; pray & look for a deeper meaning. God never promised it would be easy; only POSSIBLE with His Help.

God Bless you,

You are wonderful! TY