The three temptations of Jesus
Georgia has a hill where one can see the significant events in the life of Jesus embedded on stone pillars erected on the hill.
Each pillar is about 10 by 10 feet. The site is worth a visit. It is called the Chronicle of Georgia.
The 1st temptation of Jesus:
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The devil came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
The 2nd temptation of Jesus:
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
The 3rd temptation of Jesus:
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” …
Lwh@ Tbilisi, Georgia
30 April 2025.