The Temptation of the Son

Christ's temptation immediately followed His baptism and heavenly anointing for ministry. Great tests often follow spiritual high points! Christ, as the second Adam and as perfect man, had to go through this period of testing in the will of the Father to demonstrate His power over Satan. The purpose of the Father was not to defile Christ (James 1:13) but rather to prove the Holy character of Christ. Christ came out the other side of this vicious battle with Satan victorious and thus is our perfect example on how to conquer temptation.