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The Bible tells us that Jesus appeared at least 10 times over 40 days (Acts 1:3) after He arose from the dead.

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Where did Jesus' temptation took place?

Jesus' temptation took place in the wilderness, as mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. He fasted for 40 days and was tempted by the devil three times.


Why does lent last more than forty days this year?

Lent traditionally lasts for 40 days to represent the time Jesus spent fasting in the desert. However, in some Christian denominations, the Sundays in Lent are not counted, which is why Lent may last more than 40 days in some years.


How old was Jesus when he was presented at the temple?

Jesus was likely around 40 days old when he was presented at the temple in Jerusalem, following the Jewish tradition outlined in the Old Testament (Luke 2:22-24).


Who fasted the longest in the bible?

According to the Bible, Moses fasted for 40 days and 40 nights on two occasions while he was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God.


Why did Jesus fast for 40 days and nights but not 30 or 50?

A:In the Bible, forty is a very common number associated with time periods. Examples include: The story of Noah's Flood says the rains fell for 40 days and 40 nights;One account says the Flood waters subsided after 40 days, although the other says exactly one year;The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years during the Exodus;Kings David and Solomon both reigned for exactly 40 years;Acts of the Apostles has Jesus ascend to heaven after 40 days.It would have seemed natural when assigning a duration to Jesus' fast, to make it exactly forty days.ANSWERS:In Scripture, the number '4' is associated with 'testing or trial period completion.' Multiples of said number intensify that description.

Related Questions

What did Jesus do in the desert for 40 days"?

Jesus fasted and prayed in the desert for 40 days.


Was Jesus tempted by Satan yes he was. for 40 days and nights in the desert?

Actually Jesus was in the desert for forty days and nights. And yes he did get tempted by Satan. Three times.


What are the sacrifices of Jesus during Lent?

wandering in the desert for 40 days and of course, dying for us on the cross!


Who joined jesus in the desert for 40 days and 40 nigths?

The bible clearly states that Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness.


Did Jesus fast without water during his time in the desert?

Yes, according to the Bible, Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert without food or water.


Why is Lent is a waiting time?

Lent marks the period Jesus was in the desert - 40 days and 40 nights


How long did Jesus go without water during his time in the desert?

According to the Bible, Jesus went without water for 40 days and 40 nights during his time in the desert.


Why is Easter in 40 and a few days?

Because thats how long Jesus roamed in the desert


What type of fast did Jesus go on?

40 days and 40 nights. Wondered in the desert praying to his Father (or Father God)


Does Lent recall the time when Jesus and disciples were out in the desert?

Lent the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Lent that Christians fast and prayer before Easter. Forty days were chosen as the length because it is the number of days that Jesus spent in the desert in prayer and fasting just prior to the time that He began his public ministry.


What were the temptations that Jesus faced after his 40 days in the desert?

Actually, Jesus was tempted during the 40 days in the wilderness, not after. Satan offered Him power, land and riches, all of which Jesus refused. Then Satan wanted Jesus to prove He was the son of God, again, Jesus would have no part of it.


What did Jesus accomplish in the wilderness that Israel could not?

Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days.Answer:Jesus' successful resistance of temptation in the desert after 40 days of fasting is a direct typological contrast with the disobedience of the Israelites that resulted in their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. In remaining faithful to His Father, Jesus did what Israel was unable to do.