Tempted in the Wilderness | Matthew 4:1–11 | The First Sunday in Lent скачать в хорошем качестве

Tempted in the Wilderness | Matthew 4:1–11 | The First Sunday in Lent

Jesus was tempted in the wilderness — but what do those temptations reveal about us? Matthew 4 invites us to look beneath the surface of stones turned to bread, angels guarding from harm, and kingdoms offered in exchange for worship. At their core, these temptations are about trust, Scripture, and power. Will we rely on ourselves or on God’s provision? Will we submit to God’s Word or twist it for our own purposes? Will we seek glory apart from the cross? Where Israel failed in the wilderness, and where we fail daily, Christ remained faithful. He is the obedient Son who walked the path of self-sacrifice all the way to the end — not for His own glory, but for ours. Lent is not about proving our spiritual strength. It is about returning to the One who has already overcome and who shares His victory with us in mercy. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 4:1–11 🕊️ Preacher: Fr. Michael Strachan ⛪ St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, Largo, FL 🌿 Journey through Lent at St. Dunstan’s Explore services, classes, and seasonal resources: https://stdunstans.church/lent 🙏 Connect with St. Dunstan’s Learn more, join us for worship, or explore upcoming events at: https://www.stdunstans.church/ 📖 Fr. Michael Strachan’s Substack: http://www.jmichaelstrachan.com