What We Missed In...The First Temptation of Christ

Jesus' testing and temptation in the wilderness represent an assault on his identity and calling. By placing this event at the start of Jesus' career and after his baptism, Matthew anticipates the battle and combat with evil forces and voices that will define Jesus' mission. This event is rich in Old Testament allusions and meaning - what does it say about Jesus' identity and his relationship with his Father and what echoes are there for us to learn from?