Job 1:7; Matthew 4:1; Mark 7:21; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15; James 1:12-14; 1 Peter 5:8

Dialogue:

God: “Where did you come from?”
Satan: “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down in it.”

Satan prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to eat.

Don’t say, “God tempted me.”  God tempts no one.  Your own desires tempt you.  From inside come evil thoughts.

No temptation comes to you except what also comes to other people.  Our faithful God won’t let Satan tempt you past your strength.  He even provides a way out so that you can endure it.  And when you pass that test, you’ll graduate to the crown of life.

God led Jesus into the desert to be tempted, so Jesus as high priest can sympathizes with our weaknesses.  And since he defeated Satan, he can also lead us to victory.