Confronting Temptation: Lessons from Jesus in the Wilderness

30/09/2025 21 min
Confronting Temptation: Lessons from Jesus in the Wilderness

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome to Shutter the Dark Podcast! This episode talks about Jesus' temptation by Satan in Matthew 4:1-11. We explore how Jesus fasted for 40 days, prayed, and resisted Satan's temptations with the word of God. Learn about the three temptations and how Jesus responded to each. Discover how we can use these lessons to avoid temptation in our own lives by praying, reading the Bible, and relying on the Holy Spirit. Join us in understanding the importance of staying connected to God and building a strong Christian community. Let's grow together in our faith!00:00 Introduction to the Showdown00:23 The Baptism and Wilderness02:34 First Temptation: Turning Stones to Bread06:46 Second Temptation: Testing God13:35 Third Temptation: Worldly Power