a. That Jesus of Nazareth faced temptations in his earthly life is attested in the New Testament apart from the gospel accounts. Hebrews 4:15 records that “we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Again, in Hebrews 2:18 it is said, “he himself has suffered and been tempted.” Together with the gospel scenes, these verses