Charts
Two Tests, One Tester – The Temptation of Jesus
The stakes
| Who | Duration | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses | 40 days | Receive the covenant | Fast held – Law delivered |
| Israel | Same 40 days | Wait for Moses | Faith broken – golden calf – covenant shattered |
| Moses | 40 days | Intercede after the golden calf | Fast held – covenant restored |
| Elijah | 40 days | Travel to Horeb to stand before Yhwh | Arrived – heard Yhwh's voice |
| Israel | 40 years | Wilderness test of loyalty | Failed – entire generation died |
| Jesus | 40 days | Present Himself before the authority | Fast held – three tests passed |
Moses, Israel, Elijah, and Jesus, and what happened when the fast was kept or broken.
