-Sung Psalm- 11917-24---There are three temptations that Moses warns about----7-17- Do not say in your heart, -these nations are greater than I- - but remember the LORD and his mighty deeds against Egypt- This is the temptation to think that it's all up to us.---8-17- Do not say in your heart, -My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth- - but remember that the LORD is the one who gave you the land- This is the temptation of materialism.---9-4- And do not say in your heart, -It is because of my righteousness that the LORD has brought me in to possess the land- - it is not your righteousness, but God's faithfulness to his covenant with your fathers- This is the temptation of moralism.--Do you see how the three temptations in the wilderness bear a striking resemblance to the temptations in the Matthew 4---- The devil tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread.-- The devil tempted Jesus to throw himself off the pinnacle of the temple.-- The devil tempted Jesus by offering him all the kingdoms of the world - if Jesus would only worship him.--In other words, Satan was offering Jesus the same temptations that Israel fell for- trust in your own power - trust in your own righteousness - you can't defeat me, join me-- -And, interestingly enough, Jesus understood exactly where these temptations came from, because all three times he quotes Deuteronomy 6-9 in answer---Man shall live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.---You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.---You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.---Jesus is the Israel who is tempted in the wilderness - and where Israel had failed, Jesus succeeds-