Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

2. Christ had a work to do in the Valley, and therefore was not always to be detained by Temptations in the Wilderness. The Spirit that led him thither to be tempted, led him back again into Galilee to preach the Gospel, Luk. 4. 14. Jesus returned in the power of the spirit into Galilee. All things are timed and ordered by God, ⟨p. 185⟩and he limiteth Satan how far and how long he shall tempt.

2. Christ had a work to do in the Valley, and therefore was not alwayes to be detained by Temptations in the Wilderness. The Spirit that led him thither to be tempted, led him back again into Galilee to preach the Gospel, Luk. 4. 14. Iesus returned in the power of the spirit into Galilee. All things are timed and ordered by God, ⟨p. 185⟩and he limiteth Satan how far and how long he shall tempt.

3. In Luke it is said, chap. 4. 13. He departed from him [Greek or Hebrew] for a season. He never tempted him again in this solemn way, hand to hand; but either abusing the simplicity of his own Disciple, Mat. 16. 22, 23. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee Lord, this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me Satan! thou art an offence unto me: Or else by his Instruments, laying plots to take away his life; as often, but especially in his passion, Luk. 22. 53. This is your hour, and the power of darkness. So