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Differences between the synoptic traditions of recounting of the temptation of Christ, Analysis of each of the three temptations, Closing quotes of Pope Benedict XVI

Jesus is the best friend we could ever possibly imagine!

The Lord was tempted, but without sinning, and could never have sinned as a Divine Person. Correlations between Adam, Israel and Jesus. Significance of 40 days. Symbolism of the Wilderness.

Bethlehem, The two Josephs, Wisemen and gifts, Stars, Herod, The child and his mother, Slaughter of the Innocents, Flight into Egypt, Settling in Nazareth.

The Word of God cleanses us!

The trials of prosperity and adversity. Lead us not into temptation. God will always provide a way out! Deliver us from evil.

A chapter by chapter Bible Study of St. Matthew's Gospel by Fr. Larry Young.

Jesus is the Savior of the whole world for all time! God's plan was to use a particular nation, Israel, to unite all the nations into the one family of God, and this plan is fulfilled ultimately by the mission of the Messiah and his Kata-holikos Church!

The Spirit rested on the Christ before it lead him into the Wilderness. Our battle with temptation is united to our Lord in his. Temptation VS Trials or Tests. Life is a fiery ordeal and we must watch at all times.

Brood of Vipers and the plan of God. Baptism of the Lord. Solidarity and Fulfillment. Willing Victim and Servant of the Lord. Trinity revealed.

Much of our fear and anxiety is a result of human thinking that is immature in the sight of heaven. Ironically, it is when we embrace our spiritual childhood that we gain true maturity and see our fears diminish.

It is impossible to deny the historical reality of the Resurrection. It alone has the explanatory power to account for all the evidence. Let the factual and historical reality of the Resurrection splash and wake up your brain in a fresh way like cold water.

What enables Jesus to endure his passion? Hope! How do we endure our sufferings and temptations? Hope! For the sake of the joy that is set before us!

Preparing for Holy Week by following behind our Lord on the road going up to Jerusalem with amazement and butterflies!

The people came to John confessing their sins. What does the Bible say about confession of sin? Repentance is a turning back to God and his ways.

St. Joseph the great man of faith who fights through adversity and remains docile to the will of God.