Way of Escape

Nov 1: Jeremiah 33-34; 1 Corinthians 10

‘No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. ‘ 1 Corinthians 10:13

Jesus was tempted in order to learn empathy. The writer to the Hebrews says, “not for angels.” Jesus had to become like us to learn mercy and faithfulness in the middle of his own temptations. “…to help those…being tempted.”

‘For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. ‘ Hebrews 2:16-18