JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS

 40 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING

JESUS IN THE JUDEAN WILDERNESS

"When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, the power of the Holy Spirit was with him, and the Spirit led him into the desert.  For 40 days Jesus was tested by the devil, and during that time he went without eating. When it was all over, he was hungry."

TEMPTATION OF HUNGER

"The devil said to Jesus, “If you are God's Son, tell this stone to turn into bread.”

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say, ‘No one can live only on food.’ ”

TEMPTATION OF PRIDE

Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth.  The devil said, “I will give all this power and glory to you. It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. Just worship me, and you can have it all.”

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say:

‘Worship the Lord your God
    and serve only him!’ ”

TEMPTATION OF DEATH

Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, “If you are God's Son, jump off.  The Scriptures say:

‘God will tell his angels
    to take care of you.
They will catch you
    in their arms,
and you will not even hurt
    your feet on the stones.’ ”

Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Don't try to test the Lord your God!’ ”

After the devil had finished testing Jesus in every way possible, he left him for a while.

Luke 4:1-13  CEV  (Contemporary Engish Verson)