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The Desire of Ages
DA 114.1–117.2 • Matthew 4:1–4

“The Temptation”

The Temptation

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pp. 114–117 · 11 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 4:1
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Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Matthew 4:2
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And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

Matthew 4:3
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And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Matthew 4:4
4

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 114.1–117.2)

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What strength does Christ’s reliance on “It is written” offer when we face severe temptation?”

Overcoming by the Word
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“Lord, give us unwavering trust in Your Word when doubts and temptations surround us.”

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Memorize one key promise from Scripture today to use as a shield in moments of trial.

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