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In Mark’s typical style, it is ‘immediately’ after Jesus’ baptism that he is ‘driven’ into the wilderness. The baptism shows God’s affirmation of Jesus as God’s beloved Son. This is in stark contrast to the tough temptations Jesus then faces in the wilderness. But Mark, by placing them in this way, indicates that Jesus’ baptism prepared him not only for his future ministry but also to endure the temptations.

Places of wilderness and bodies of water are symbolic throughout the Bible for times when God brings transformation and renewal. Today, we explore how we can endure and trust in order to embrace the renewal God offers us.