Do a comparative analysis of Matthew's and Luke's temptation narratives. What do these tell us about the author's emphases? (The instructor might provide the narratives [Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13] to the students for analysis.)

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The Answer is The temptation narrative in Matthew and Luke are almost identical and were taken from Q. Jesus experiences the same temptations in each Gospel, but the order is different. Both begin with Jesus being tempted to turn stones to bread. The second temptation in Matthew is to jump from the top of the Temple; the second temptation in Luke is to worship Satan. The third temptation is switched in these Gospels. By ending the narrative with Jesus at the Temple, Luke underscores the importance of Jerusalem.

Do a Comparative Analysis of Matthew's and Luke's Temptation Narratives