Tag Archives: Jesus Tempted

Remove This Cup From Me

(Luke 22:39-46) This section of scripture contains what I believe is one of the most misunderstood or badly translated parts of the Bible. The translators have done the best they can, and I am no expert in translation, but there … Continue reading

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The Temptation of Christ

(Luke 4:1-13) After receiving the Holy Spirit at the commencement of his ministry, Jesus was led into the wilderness and fasted for forty days and nights. After this he was tempted by Satan. In the three temptations that he was … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Wilderness

(Mark 1:12-13) After his baptism, Jesus was taken out into the wilderness for forty days where he fasted and was tempted by Satan. Mark’s account says very little about this event, but it is significant and one from which we … Continue reading

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Jesus Prays in the Garden at Gethsemane

(Matthew 26:36-46) After the Last Supper we see Jesus take the disciples and go to the garden at Gethsemane. What we see when Jesus prays in the garden at Gethsemane is that these are the last few hours before his betrayal. He … Continue reading

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