"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry." Matthew 4:1-2 NLT "The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among … Continue reading 40 days
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Out of the wilderness
“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him, but … Continue reading Out of the wilderness
The Tale of two temptations
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live … Continue reading The Tale of two temptations
LED INTO THE WILDERNESS
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry." Matthew 4:1-2 "The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the … Continue reading LED INTO THE WILDERNESS
Identity Crisis
“and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”” Luke 3:22 NIV http://bible.com/111/luk.3.22.niv “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, … Continue reading Identity Crisis
Baptizo
“One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,” Luke 3:21 NLT http://bible.com/116/luk.3.21.nlt “Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.” Matthew 3:13 NLT http://bible.com/116/mat.3.13.nlt What does it really mean to be baptized? I looked it up. The greek … Continue reading Baptizo
An unlikely pair
“Now John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of … Continue reading An unlikely pair
THE DESERT SEASON
"Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word … Continue reading THE DESERT SEASON
Mary store these things in her heart
"Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart." Luke 2:51 He was 12 years old at this time. "Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all people." Luke 2:52 That would be the last we … Continue reading Mary store these things in her heart
There is just something about that boy!
"And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom;and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him." Luke 2:40 AMP “Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as … Continue reading There is just something about that boy!