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Luke 4:1-2
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days.
Matthew 4:1-4
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, after which he was very hungry, and the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to turn into loaves.’ But he replied, ‘Scripture says: Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
Matthew 4:8
Next, taking him to a very high mountain, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘I will give you all these’ he said ‘if you fall at my feet and worship me.’ Then Jesus replied, 'Be off, Satan! For scripture says: You must worship the Lord your God and serve him alone.’ Then the devil left him, and angels appeared and looked after him.
Reference Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-9
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ust west of ancient Jericho, towers a mountain range interspersed with caves known as the Qarantal (which means 40), or the Mount of Temptation. When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, he was filled with the Holy Spirit that led him into the desert. This is the site where Satan tempted Jesus after 40 days of fasting.
yzantine monks were attracted to this place because of its unique characteristics; its holiness, the many natural caves and proximity to a source of water (Em Doc), the breathtaking scenery, and the inspiring historic sites surrounding it.
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