God is not some disconnected, impersonal Being - a spectator from the Heavens of what is going on way down on earth. Jesus, God in flesh, lived a full life, able to identity with us in every aspect and stage of life; knowing by experience what we deal with on a daily basis.
Christ's empathy with us was displayed in His:
A. HUMAN UPBRINGING (v.9) * Nazarene - according to the scripture. Reminder of the "branch" * Born and raised in Nazareth * He lived like any of us!
B. BAPTISM (v.9-11) * Identified and validated John's ministry * "...I am well-pleased" recognizes Jesus' deity
C. TEMPTATION (v.12-13) * Led by God to be tempted * God is not the author of evil James 1:13/Hab 1:13 * Jesus' Session - doctrine of intercession and mediation Heb 5:7-9
D. PROCLAMATION (v.14-15) * The fulfillment of time * The kingdom of God drawn near * Repent and believe the Gospel
CONCLUSION: Jesus' sympathy and empathy with us allows him to consolation, security and intercession for us in all trails of life.
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