Wilderness Part 5 - The Wilderness Isn't Punishment

Title: Wilderness Part 5 - The Wilderness Isn't Punishment Scripture (referenced): Matthew 4:1; Matthew 3:17; Proverbs 3:5–6 Scripture (inferred): Mark 1:11–12; Luke 4:1–2; John 16:33; Hebrews 5:7–9; Romans 8:35–39; 2 Corinthians 5:7 Themes: wilderness; suffering and obedience; wilderness as punishment; trust without understanding; Father’s goodness; obedience and works; expectations of protection; pain and disappointment; heart exposure; self-reliance; surrender of outcomes; Jesus in the wilderness; identity before suffering; knowing the Father; trusting His character Keywords: wilderness; punishment; obedience; suffering; pain; injustice; trust; Father; goodness; protection; surrender; works; outcome; understanding; beloved Son; Jesus; led by the Spirit; heart exposure; disappointment; self-reliance; identity; questions; faith; knowing God