2. 2 weeks ago, Father Stevens quoted: “Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day.” (Richard Of Chichester 1197–1253)

(1) Especially respect your own: “The only stupid question is the one you didn’t ask.”

(2) Question the Bible, do not take at literal meaning – trust that it will survive our questions

5. Different viewers will have different viewpoints, neither agreeing nor mutually exclusive

(a) Facts maybe remembered more differently, but possibly more “truth” because of time to process and make sense of

(b) John still valid: There will be a handout at the end with the “I am . . . “ sayings.

c. Metaphysical role: Johannine development and dogmatized in Nicea & Chalcedon (325, 451 AD)

“Jesus Talks about Himself – or Not” The Temptation of Jesus in Luke Luke 4.1-13 (NRSV)

Temptation	Jesus’ Response	Deuteronomy Source
4 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, [2] where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. [3] The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread."	[4] Jesus answered him, 'It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.' "	Deuteronomy 8:3 (NRSV) He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
[5] Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. [6] And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. [7] If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours."	[8] Jesus answered him, 'It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'"	Deuteronomy 6:13 (NRSV) The LORD your God you shall fear; him you shall serve, and by his name alone you shall swear.
[9] Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, [10] for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' [Ps 91.11a] [11] and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.' " [Ps 91.12]	[12] Jesus answered him, 'It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"	Deuteronomy 6.16 (NRSV) [16] Do not put the LORD your God to the test, as you tested him at Massah.
	Some Context of Satan’s Scripture Quote: Psalm 91:3-6, 9-10 (NRSV) [3] For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; [4] he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. [5] You will not fear the terror of the night, or the arrow that flies by day, [6] or the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the destruction that wastes at noonday. [9] Because you have made the LORD your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place, [10] no evil shall befall you, no scourge come near your tent.
[13] When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

1 What are the three temptations the devil presented to Jesus? (Don’t just copy the verses, summarize them. Eg, “fix the election” or “steal the temple furnishings”)	2 What does Jesus say about himself in his 3 responses? (Make sure to also consult the passages he quotes form Deuteronomy.)
Lk 4.1-3	Lk 4.4
Lk 4.5-7	Lk 4.8
Lk 4.9-11	Lk 4.12
3 Like Jesus, the devil also knew Scripture, and in Lk 4.10-11 he quoted Psalm 91.11-12. Do you think he made appropriate use of scripture? (Look the other excerpts from Ps 91 that are to the right of the 2 verses the devil quoted.)	4 How successful do you think Jesus was at resisting the devil?

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus in Our Lives: Jesus Talks About Himself – or Not

[54] Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. But Peter was following at a distance. [55] When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. [56] Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, "This man also was with him." [57] But he denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not know him." [58] A little later someone else, on seeing him, said, "You also are one of them." But Peter said, "Man, I am not!" [59] Then about an hour later still another kept insisting, "Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean." [60] But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about!" At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. [61] The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times." [62] And he went out and wept bitterly.

[63] Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; [64] they also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?" [65] They kept heaping many other insults on him.

[66] When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. [67] They said, "If you are the Messiah, tell us." He replied, "If I tell you, you will not believe; [68] and if I question you, you will not answer. [69] But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God." [70] All of them asked, "Are you, then, the Son of God?" He said to them, "You say that I am." [71] Then they said, "What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!"

1 What does Jesus say, imply, or not say in this passage about his being Messiah, Son of God, and Son of Man in this passage?

	Says Openly	Doesn’t say, but Implies	Neither says nor implies
Messiah
Son of God
Son of Man

2 What does Jesus say, imply or not say about himself in these verses? (bold faced above)

	Says Openly	Doesn’t Say, but Implies	Neither Says Nor Implies
Lk 21.62b
Lk 21.67b-68
Lk 21.70b

1 Bread of Life	John 6.35 (also 6.41, 48, 51)	Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
2 Light of World	John 8.12	Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."
3 Gate	John 10.9 (also 10.7)	I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.
4 Good Shepherd	John 10.11; John 10.14	"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” and “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me,
5 Resurrection and Life	John 11.25	Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live,
6 Way, Truth, Life	John 14.6	Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
7 True Vine	John 15.1 (also 15.5)	"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.
Sum: Jesus = Lord (God)	John 8:58	Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am."