Christ's Victory in the Wilderness
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Jesus' wilderness temptation isn't recorded in Scripture primarily to help us fight temptation—it marks the beginning of Christ's victory over Satan. Today, Sinclair Ferguson invites us to take courage in our conquering King. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/christs-victory-in-the-wilderness/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Released on 28 Jul 2026
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