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These biblical characters spent 40 days in solitude

TEMPTATION OF CHRIST,WILDERNESS,DESERT

Ivan Kramskoi | PD

The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness

Philip Kosloski - published on 03/07/19

Jesus was one among many who were led by God into the wilderness.

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In the Gospel of Matthew, we read that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted and prayed for “forty days and forty nights” (Matthew 4:2). What Jesus did was not something new. It was in fact part of an ancient tradition found throughout the Old Testament that included some of the most well-known prophets of Israel.

Here are three other biblical characters who, inspired by God, spent forty days in solitude and prayer.


MOUNT OF TEMPTATION

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Where did Jesus fast for 40 days?


CHOIR SINGERS

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