#35 - When Temptation Hits

In this episode, Joe sits down with Pastor Brandon to recap the sermon on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (Mark 1:12–13, with details from Matthew 4). They unpack why Jesus is the “drop-forged” Savior—fully tested under pressure, yet victorious—and how Satan’s strategy targets our identity, character, and obedience.

You’ll hear why temptation often isn’t just about desire, but about avoiding the cross, why suffering is part of God’s refining work, and how Jesus models the way to fight: “It is written.” They also discuss the difference between simply owning a Bible and submitting to its authority, and why context matters—especially when Scripture is misused online.

Next week: Jesus launches His public ministry and calls His first disciples—what it really means to follow Christ and become “fishers of men” (Mark 1:14–20).

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