Ok, here's an idea: Wants and needs are two very different things. And let's be honest—temptations are not something we would generally put in the "want" category. But that doesn't mean we don't need them. In fact, even Christ needed to be tempted. Before beginning His ministry and calling His disciples, Jesus went to the wilderness to fast and be closer with God. While He was there, He was tempted by the adversary. But why did Jesus need this experience and what can we learn from His example? Let's study Matthew 4 and Luke 4–5 together to find out.

Ok, here's an idea: Wants and needs are two very different things. And let's be honest—temptations are not something we would generally put in the "want" category. But that doesn't mean we don't need them. In fact, even Christ needed to be tempted. Before beginning His ministry and calling His disciples, Jesus went to the wilderness to fast and be closer with God. While He was there, He was tempted by the adversary. But why did Jesus need this experience and what can we learn from His example? Let's study Matthew 4 and Luke 4–5 together to find out.

Join host Tammy Uzelac Hall and friends for the Sunday on Monday Study Group, a weekly Come, Follow Me focused podcast where we dig into the scriptures together to find and share the hidden treasures of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen all at once or follow our guided daily segments to spread your study throughout the week. However you use it, Sunday on Monday will complement your personal study with real application of the scriptures, real stories, and real laughter.

Join host Tammy Uzelac Hall and friends for the Sunday on Monday Study Group, a weekly Come, Follow Me focused podcast where we dig into the scriptures together to find and share the hidden treasures of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen all at once or follow our guided daily segments to spread your study throughout the week. However you use it, Sunday on Monday will complement your personal study with real application of the scriptures, real stories, and real laughter.

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