About this episode

This episode discusses how Jesus faced temptation and passed the test for humanity, emphasizing reliance on Him rather than personal performance.

What if your place with God depended on passing a test perfectly? No mistakes. No slipping up. No second chances. In Matthew 4:1–11, a similar test happens. But you aren't the one taking it. Jesus is tempted, pushed to the limit, and offered shortcuts to an easier life and glory. But where everyone else has failed - Adam, Israel, and us - Jesus doesn’t. He passes. Not just as an example, but for us. This changes everything. Because being right with God isn’t about how well you perform - it’s about whether you trust the one who already passed the test in your place! So when temptation comes, will you rely on yourself… or stand in Him? Speaker: Sam Foster Series: Matthew - This Is Jesus Topic: Jesus Passed the Test for Us Bible Passage: Matthew 4:1–11 Date: 27/03/26 T1 W8 Website: ⁠restawe.com⁠

Keywords

• temptation
• faith
• trust
• Matthew 4:1–11

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