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In this episode, we explore Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4 and what it reveals about spiritual warfare, identity, and endurance. As followers of Jesus, we are not merely passing through the wilderness — we live here. But this is not a place of defeat. Because Jesus triumphed, we can stand firm in His victory.
Why the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness
The parallels between:
Jesus and Israel in the wilderness
Jesus and Adam & Eve in the garden
The three categories of temptation:
Lust of the flesh
Lust of the eyes
Pride of life
How Satan twists Scripture — and how Jesus responds
Matthew 4:1–11
Ephesians 6:10–18
Exodus 15–17
Numbers 14
Genesis 3
1 John 2:15–17
Romans 8:31–39
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