What is the meaning of Luke 4:13? When the devil had finished every temptation • Luke records three specific assaults (vv. 3-12), yet the phrase “every temptation” signals a full-court press—Satan exhausted his entire arsenal. • Hebrews 4:15 reminds us that Jesus “has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet was without sin,” underscoring that He truly faced the full spectrum of enticements. • By standing firm on Scripture each time (“It is written,” vv. 4, 8, 12), Jesus proved the sufficiency of God’s Word for defeating any spiritual attack, echoing Psalm 119:11 and Ephesians 6:17. he left Him • The departure marks real, tangible victory; James 4:7 affirms, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” • Satan’s retreat highlights Christ’s authority—already hinted at in Luke 4:1 where Jesus is “full of the Holy Spirit.” • The scene foreshadows how Jesus will later cast out demons (Luke 4:33-36) and ultimately “destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). until an opportune time • The enemy’s withdrawal is temporary. Luke 22:3 shows Satan entering Judas, and Luke 22:53 records Jesus saying, “This is your hour—and the dominion of darkness.” • Spiritual warfare is ongoing; 1 Peter 5:8 warns that the devil “prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” • Christ’s later struggles in Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-46) exemplify another pivotal “opportune time,” yet He remains obedient, fulfilling Genesis 3:15 by crushing the serpent’s head through the cross (Colossians 2:15). summary Luke 4:13 teaches that Jesus met—and mastered—every form of temptation. Satan’s exit shows the power of Scripture-fueled resistance, but his planned return reminds us that vigilance is essential. Our Lord’s flawless victory here guarantees not only His sinless Saviorhood but also the believer’s confidence to stand firm, knowing the same Word and Spirit are ours today. |
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