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Matthew 4:1-11
Renouncing the forces of sin, death & the devil at Baptism begins a lifetime of saying “No!”
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...#2 Jesus’ temptation follows immediately after his baptism (3:1-17) & before he begins his ministry (4:12-17) & calls his first disciples (4:18-22). What insight does this give? See Genesis 32:1-32; Exodus 2:11--3:12; 1 Kings 19:1-9; Acts 9:1-30; Galatians 1:13-24 (esp. vv17-18); review the Small Catechism: Creed, 3rd Art., available bookofconcord.org
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