539. The evangelists indicate the salvific meaning of this mysterious event: Jesus is the new Adam who remained faithful just where the first Adam had given in to temptation. Jesus fulfils Israel’s vocation perfectly: in contrast to those who had once provoked God during forty years in the desert, Christ reveals himself as God’s Servant, totally obedient to the divine will. In this, Jesus is the devil’s conqueror: he “binds the strong man” to take back his plunder.243 Jesus’ victory over the tempter in the desert anticipates victory at the Passion, the supreme act of obedience of his filial love for the Father.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
452. For what reason has the Sabbath been changed to Sunday for Christians?
133. How does the Lord Jesus now reign?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
255. Starting when and to whom has the Church administered Baptism?
520. By what is love for the poor inspired?
591. Why pray “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
