Sunday Dive

Episode 021: Jesus, Satan, and the Temptation in the Desert (Mass Readings for March 1, 2020)

Episode Summary

Our Gospel today is the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. There he submits to a threefold temptation which corresponds to that of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the threefold concupiscence listed in 1 John 2:16. We’ll discuss the nature of Satan’s temptation and the manner in which his temptations may have been attractive. Finally, we’ll discuss how Jesus takes on the role of the New Israel and the New Davidic King by undoing the sins of Israel and the sins of Solomon.

Episode Notes

Bibliograhy/Resources

• The Gospel of Matthew (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series)
• Archaeology Study Bible (Crossway)
• Virtual New Testament on www.VirtualScriptures.org
• Verbum Bible Software - www.verbum.com

References

• Lust of the Flesh; Lust of the Eyes; Pride of Life - 1 John 2:16
• Threefold Concupiscence (Good for Food; Delight to the Eyes; Desirable to Make One Wise) - Genesis 3:6
• Israel's Threefold Sin - Exodus 16:3; Exodus 17:7; Exodus 32:1-6
• Mosaic Law for King of Israel (Do not multiply wives, horses, or gold) - Deuteronomy 17:16-17
• Jesus' three Scripture quotes during temptation - Deuteronomy 8:3; Deuteronomy 6:16; Deuteronomy 6:13
• Satan's Scripture Quotation - Psalm 91: 11-12
• Jesus to Peter: "Get behind me, Satan" - Matthew 16:21-23