The Temptation of Christ
The Temptation of Christ. (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13). Pushed. The Gospel of Mark doesn’t mince words. “The Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness.” (Mark 1:12). The Holy Spirit didn’t passively encourage Jesus to go into the wilderness. The Spirit didn’t lead Jesus by the hand into temptation. The fact is, the Holy Spirit drove …