Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit (v1), enters the wilderness – a barren place incapable of sustaining life, where he fasts for 40 days. In Scripture, 40 represents purification. Noah sailed for 40 days whilst God purified the earth; the people of Israel wandered for 40 years as they were purified in order to enter the Promised Land. At this point of His purification, Jesus was tested by Satan. His chosen weapon was God’s Word, the sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17). He refused to enter into disputation, but trusted the truth Scripture offers us.