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Ligonier Ministries (R.C. Sproul) November 11, 2022 3m

What was the purpose of Jesus’ 40-day fast in the wilderness?

Summary

The sermon explores Jesus' forty days in the wilderness as a restorative act mirroring Adam's fall and Israel's wilderness journey. Led by the Holy Spirit into territory occupied by Satan, Jesus' humanity, in weakness, overcomes evil. The practical takeaway is that Jesus' wilderness confrontation is the foundational act of undoing sin and recreating through His death and resurrection, leading us back to God's glory.

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