In three important areas Jesus has been tempted, just as Israel in the wilderness had been tempted, and Jesus did not fail. And so Jesus proves Himself to be the worthy Israelite, the righteous Israelite, through whom God can achieve His purposes, through whom the mission can be accomplished. It is interesting, too, with this third temptation, that Jesus is shown all the kingdoms of the world. In other words, this is a short circuit. You want the kingdoms? I will give them to you, just worship me.