Pastor Jon Verwey

At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, 13 and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. — Mark 1:12–13 (NIV)

At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness… (v.12)

…and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. (v.13)

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” — Matthew 4:1–4 (NIV)

He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” — Deuteronomy 8:3 (NIV)

5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” — Matthew 4:5–7 (NIV)

 “Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.” — Deuteronomy 6:16 (NIV)

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. — Matthew 4:8–11 (NIV)

“Fear the Lord your God, serve him only…” — Deuteronomy 6:13a (NIV)

…“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” — Matthew 28:18b (NIV)

Jesus stood firm in the wilderness—and through His authority, His Word, and His Spirit, so can we.

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

“Resist him, standing firm in the faith…” — 1 Peter 5:9a (NIV)

Jesus stood firm in the wilderness—and through His authority, His Word, and His Spirit, so can we.