I had to delete this video and upload it again because I accidentally put the music that goes at the end right in the middle of the teaching. Oops! Here it is again and I pray that it blesses you.

I grew up thinking Benny Hinn and the guys on tbn were our spiritual leaders of today. I wrongly assumed their message was Biblically consistent because tbn is considered a tv channel about God, they call themselves Christian and teach about the Bible. To this day, I’m still learning why what they teach is wrong. But I don’t think I gravitated towards prosperity gospel speakers mainly because I liked what they taught , but more so because of my lack of knowing that there was more to the Bible. I didn’t know their teaching was wrong and so I was easily susceptible in believing their take on the Bible. I wish Biblically sound preachers would have a greater platform than they do and I do believe many would then see how empty their messages are and how rich the real gospel is. This has been my personal experience.

That quote is going to stick with me.. I'm going to look for an opportunity to use it. "Don't give God a righteous reason to smack you down"

Adam was sent out of the Garden of Eden and into the wilderness after succumbing to Satan's temptation. Christ came and conquered Satan/temptation in the wilderness to open the way for Adam's descendants to get back into the Garden of Eden.

"I like to tell ya what I'm gonna tell ya, and then tell ya, and then tell ya what I told ya. That's like a teaching tactic that I was taught. Did you get all those T's? Hahaha that was really good! It's unintentional." -Pastor Winger :)

I love binge watching these videos❤️

When Jesus said, "I am the true vine." the Pharisees knew exactly what Jesus was referring to: The True Vine prophesied to come in Ezekiel 17 and many other prophets said similar things.

I’m so thankful for your ministry. I really appreciate that you have a high quality microphone so you can be heard and it’s clear and easy to listen to. Thank you for not being interrupted by commercials, too.

My interpretation of that verse has always been that Jesus wasn't tempted in the sense that he considered sinning. But that he was tempted in the sense that Satan attempted to entice Jesus or performed the act of temptation towards Jesus. For example, if a married man is approached by random women and she offers him to cheat with her, even if he doesn't consider it for a second technically the women "tempted" him. Just my opinion.

I've watched several of your Mark teachings, but just recently decided to begin at the beginning. I printed the Gospel of Mark, NASV, wide margin, and spiral bound it at the office supply store - now I've got lots of room for notes. Thanks Mike for all your great teachings. (Tickling ears - big problem in the church. I was one of them for a long time. Now, whenever I hear someone quote a scripture, I immediately want to read it in its context!)

27:16 "Because he's a moron!" That was hilarious to me. XD

My eyes where open when I heard your teaching. And view my human nature as weakness. Now I must act like Jesus Christ act. When he walk with us

I am 2 videos into this series and I am LOVING learning about the gospel of Mark I want to understand the Lord and know Him, thank you!

Day 4 for me Mike. IDK if I will catch up to you in your series on Mark or not as I am going through 1 sermon/teaching per day as well as looking at lexicons, Study Bibles, and commentaries on Mark based on how much you cover in your teaching.

I am watching this series for the first time a year after you posted it. This episode really helped me understand the temptation of Christ and how it relates to us as fallible humans. I love how you tied together the temptation of the first Adam in the garden and the FAILED temptation of the last Adam in even worse wilderness conditions. And loved it all. I take many notes during these lessons. Thank you for your teaching!

Thank you Brother Mike. God be with you and your family always. Praise His Holy Name 🙌🏻❤🙌🏻🕊

Great series, Mike!!! Thank you for explaining the temptation of Christ in detail with "side notes". I've been teaching this passage in the same way that you do, but as you stated, it's soooo confirming to hear that others have the same belief!

mr winger is a good speaker/teacher . his style is comfortable to listen and get educated . he really brings his love on teaching through and clear. it be fantastic if all christian churches would have this series . a great weekly study .

I can't listen to your teachings just once, you pack each one with so much incite that I find I need to listen over and over to absorb it all. Tku, ✝️🙏

Great teaching Mike, also in support of your teaching is: Jam 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.James 1:15 (KJV) 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Jesus had NO LUST in Him, therefore He could NOT be tempted (internally) or DRAWN to sin by LUST that was in Him - since there was no LUST in Him, thus Nothing that could "bring forth sin". For example, someone could offer me an unlimited supply of Broccoli if I would "bow down and worship them" - since I have no LUST (inordinate desire) for Brocolli- I cannot thus be TEMPTED by it. If I can not be TEMPTED by it, have no Internal Inordinate Desire for Brocolli, then I can't be DRAWN to Sin (bowing down to worship Satan) by something I have no LUST for. Now "technically" I have been "tempted" but yet not DRAWN To Sin by the "temptation" - offer me something I REALLY Internally have a LUST (wrong desire) for and then I CAN be DRAWN AWAY To sin by this. BUT Christ had NO SUCH INTERNAL LUST for which He could be DRAW by. Thanks SO much for all you do!

In general I have enjoyed listening to your teachings because you agree with me. :) On this one I have to disagree. I believe in the peccability of Jesus. If Jesus could not have sinned then He could not have been tempted to sin. In the incarnation the second person of the Trinity "emptied Himself." He certainly did not stop being deity. But he did set aside the powers and other trappings of deity. He was limited to time and space. He did not have all knowledge. There were things He did not know. When He was an infant, He did not say "Mother, my swaddling clothes need to be changed." He cried like any normal child. He grew in favor with God and men. As for them beholding His glory, that was not the reaction of people, even the disciples. In fact there was nothing of Him that attracted men. Isa 53:2 "For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, And like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him." The glory they spoke of was not something that all men saw or even something that they saw or understood until later. I believe that Jesus functioned and acted as a man, but a man who was submitted to the Holy Spirit. You mentioned yourself His prayer in the garden. He REALLY wanted this cup to pass. If He had to submit, then He didn't have to. If Jesus could not have sinned then He could not have been tempted and thus He cannot relate with our weak flesh. But of course we know He can relate. I certainly don't expect that you will ever come around to the correct understanding on this issue :) but it is not the most significant issue upon which Christians can disagree, and in those disagreements hold to the unity of the faith.

What a blessing your teaching is to those of us who want to know more! Thank you! 🙏

I used to listen to Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen 😪 because they made Christianity sound quick and easy and magical. Growing in Christ developed delay gratification in me. That patience is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Thank God for real Bible teachers like Swindoll, Dallas Willard and Mark Winger. I prayed LORD GIVE ME A DISCERNING SPIRIT to tell the difference between lies and truth. For temptations that seem to be at every step nd every corner trying to trip me (in the mind) ... self awareness leads to change. Please Lord sanctify my thought life. God bless you Mark! Thank you for teaching us.

Mike's greatest line in this video: "because he (Satan) is a moron" ... gotta love it!!!

I know I can't be the only one who instinctively bows my head when Mike prays in the video... 😂🤣 So much truth in these videos 😍

When I see the lenght of your videos I'm often discouraged to watch it, but I'm glad I did this one.

Excellent Bible teaching; balanced and loving! Good job Pastor Mike!

I am really enjoying the teaching on the series in Mark, thank you Mike, God bless you!!!

I love your teachings Mike. You make things so clear.

Mike, I thank God that you're obedient in operating in the gifts God has given you, especially teaching. I've been studying Scripture for 50 years and I've been blessed by your teaching. You're in my prayers.

This fall I'm participating in a study on James, with a group of women at church. This teaching has help me greatly as I was preparing for our next lesson, James 1:13:18; dealing with temptation. The Holy Spirit has used you to open my eyes to things I have never seen before! Thank you! (PS- I am so with you on context, context, context! God's word is blooming fuller and fuller within my spirit everyday as I read it in context!)

thank you so much for your service brother. just started this series

Hi Mike. Love your ministry! Very sound thorough teaching. I do, however, want to point out something. The difference between the human nature of Jesus and our human nature is that His is not in a fallen state. In saying that, fear or the motive of self preservation is a by product of the sin nature/fallen human nature. For Jesus to fear also goes against the impeccability of Christ. The Gethsemane cup wasn't about the cross. It was about the crushing weight of humanity's sins being placed upon Jesus our scapegoat. "Take this cup" is Jesus expressing that the cup of wrath, the bitter dregs of death, was literally killing Him there in the garden. Hence, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful even into death." No fear, just deep sorrowful anguish. Jesus could not sin and because of that He could not fear.

This was one of the greatest explanations of Jesus' temptation I've ever seen, and I love how much you applied it to my life. Thanks Mike, it means a lot.

This teaching was such an incredible blessing 🙏 🙌 Thanks Mike! Had one of those ah-hah moments in the first 5 min. How cool! Thanks again 😊

“I will spend eternity..... not sinning, but I will still be human.” But will you though? Will we “still be human” throughout eternity? I ask because my bible says that we will be changed. That we were created, for a time, a little lower than the angels but will be raised above them. That we will see God as He is: for we shall be like Him. And so I ask, we we still be human at that point?

Thanks for your ministry Mike, I'm getting a lot from your videos.

Wonderful studies as always, keep up the great work.. :)

Wow! I feel like God has blessed Mike with beautiful wisdom like He did with Solomon!

I'm new to your channel, but so thankful I found this. So refreshing to hear someone preach the Word of God in a biblical manner. Thank you :-)

I fell in love with Jesus listening to Creflo, Joyce Meyer and Joseph Prince, I came from A godless place, but hunger for good teaching

Thank you for helping me understand!!!

Thanks for sharing that Susan! You are not at all alone in that….but fortunately God looks at our heart & shows us the truth… use your experience to help guide others to the truth! God Bless!

I completely understand your argument for why you believe Christ was unable to sin. It makes sense to me. But here's what I struggle with: what good is a sinless sacrifice if it wasn't even ABLE to sin? I always thought the significance of the sinless life and subsequent sacrifice of Jesus was that He was capable of sin but didn't do it. He was able to defeat the temptation that we non-God people wouldn't have been able to. I don't believe that makes him NOT God. I think it makes him more clearly human. The human nature could sin but the God nature is what prevented Him from doing so. Does that make sense? Id love to see an explanation of what I'm missing!

You’re the best online teacher of truth I have found in a really long time. As a former speech teacher, try not to use the word “like “ all the time. However, can’t thank you enough for all the hard work you do and insights you share.

Is it me, or did your camera improve? Looks really good 👍

I love doing this study. Thank u

Yes, I was blessed, thank you.

Love learning with your work ty

One of my favorite things about your videos is the consistency of the sirens in the background :X

Great teaching.....and humor......GOD bless and keep you Pastor. Grace and peace to the Christian family Gilly wife of Mark

We are always told that it is our ability to choose that proves that God doesn't want robots. Love requires Free Will. So of course, Jesus had the ability to choose. BUT He did not sin. He was tempted in every way that we are, yet He did not sin. If He could not sin, then how can He claim to understand us? I know this is not so.

Like you teachings Mike. Thank you

Had me rolling - My final argument is: Benny Hinn.” 🤣

God bless you brother Mike, your ministry is a blessing. The part about the earthquake made me laugh quite a bit

So what's the purpose for Jesus to undergo temptation if He is not able to be tempted and sin?

Thank you so much pastor Mike!

It is September of 2023 and my Sunday school is doing the LifeWay series in Mark right now. We rotate teachers so I teach every fourth Sunday but it this is so helpful to help me understand and pass along to the ladies in my class

I LOVE YOU PASTOR MARK AND TEAM!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

“Satan is a moron” -Mike

your the best Mike

If we do not study the word and keep it in our heart then we have no ability to fight evil.

Good preachin'!!

Sin makes ya stupid....I'm reminded daily. Thank You God for Grace!

Ok, I am gonna do this study! Hopefully I can get through it. Any suggestions for a brand new Bible studier? I will generally drop out after a few weeks because it gets confusing and I am not very good at organizing

Thank you.

I thought this is true and have for a long time. God was tempted and just as he gave us his righteousness he also imputes his victories over the devil to us. So we really have nothing to worry about now that we are saved.

This is awesome

He took on flesh therefore he had to overcome the weakness of the flesh towards sin. Beautiful

If Jesus couldn’t sin was it a victory to not sin?

Hey there Pastor Mike! I am currently studying the letter of James and need help understanding Ch. 4: 11-12. I’m wanting to better understand the word “judge,” James uses and “the law.” Also how judging or speaking against a brother, speaks evil and judges the law? How do these correlate? Thank you!

Can you do a video on deliverance. My church is teaching this and it quite confusing.

What is the music at the end? Very pleasant.

What does it mean to be tempted "in every way just as we are"? Is it temptation to entice what is impossible? "The Son sinning against the Father makes no sense." but it's somehow tempting to do impossible things? I have never succumbed to the temptation to do the impossible. Every time Satan tempts me to do that which is not possible, somehow I make it through. It's the possible thing that I do. Am I as good as Jesus, who was only ever tempted to do that which was impossible for him to do? Did Jesus have free will?

I made it to part 4. Knowing what I know about myself, I am taking that as a win

Jesus succeeded where Adam failed. That was the point of the temptation. Thank you Mike.

The reason i trust Pastor Mike is because he dosen't pretend to be better than the rest of us or superior. Him speaking about his silly and embarassing mistakes makes me believe that whatever he is putting out, he truly follows and believes it too.

Personally I would love a word by word exposition, Mike!

The Benny Hinn part aged awesome! Benny's going down, Mike. We won't be quiet!

I agree when you say that Satan doesn't personally tempt everyone. Its like you said he's not God he is a (lower case G) god. he's not omnipresent. he cant be everywhere at once so he has to have help to cause temptation. he uses schemes, just like a football coach uses to direct there players, to tempt us.

Satan attacks our flesh. If we are crucified with Christ, he’s got no target.

Could Jesus being tempted in the Wilderness, be similar to when God said to Satan, "Consider my servant Job"? Basically, God is saying, "Here is your chance Satan. I will allow you to tempt Jesus."

Mike, if He couldn't sin (not to be confused with the fact that He didn't sin) then how was He tempted in every way that we are? Again, just because He could was insignificant since He didn't sin.

The escalation of the temptations of Jesus is interesting to consider. How many of us give up to temptation just for something our body wants - food, sex, drugs, emotions.

Had me cracking when you called Satan a moron lmao.

"Peccable" actually made immediate sense to me 'cause I speak Spanish! "Sin" is "pecado".

I just read this today, I gotta watch the teaching!!

As a teacher we would say I am going to tell what I am going to teach you, then tell you again what I have just taught you and then tell you again. This is because students don't listen and you need to repeat things to knock home the important things or principles you are trying to get over.

I was looking at the phraseology and noticed that Jesus was tempted versus satan tempted Jesus. If Jesus had not been tempted then we would not be able to overcome Revelations 3:21 because he is in us. Ephesians 3:17

Pastor Mike. Can you do a sermon on if we should worship Jesus when we pray and so on? God incarnate into flesh but I’m not totally comfortable worshiping the physical form of Jesus. As an example, if god incarnate into a stone statue then we wouldn’t worship the statue so why do we incorporate Jesus into our prayers? Please clarify this for me as I’m really struggling with this. Thanks ❤

At 30:42 in to the video did Mike swear when he said revelations? It really sounds like it but I hope I’m wrong!

I'm always blessed by your teaching...but you used the word luck..is there luck in Christians life???

I always kind of understood, from reading the Bible, that God can't be tempted toward evil because, as you've stated; there is no desire towards evil within God. However, when I read His ppl tempted or tested God in Exodus & when Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness, I always took that to mean that, while God can't be tempted toward evil; anyone else (atheists, Satan) can still try to tempt Him. Of course it will always result in failure but free will dictates anyone can try tempting God, it's just futile. Never really saw a contradiction between God not being able to be tempted, successfully, towards evil & Satan, or even His own ppl, trying to tempt God unsuccessfully.. Hope that makes sense lol I do agree with your conclusion tho. Tempting God to judge sin, by sinning more, because He is just & hates sin sounds absolutely biblical. I'm glad you spelled that out. It's amazing the little stuff you miss sometimes, even when you study scripture lol BTW I'd love to know that CS Lewis reference! I love reading his work but I've never heard of that drowning analogy in regards to the fairness of Jesus not being capable of sinning due to His divine nature.

Is Satan a physical being or only spiritual? Or both???? I'm curious if he appeared to Jesus in physical form or if it was a mental attack...

So Moving😪😪😪😪😪😪💕😇😇😇😇

Note to self: listen to the end of this part any time I'm feeling stuck about sin.

George MacDonald said he was tempted to evil but using good, tempting him to forsake the will of his father with inferior forms of good the first temptation was to help himself, the second to prove he was the son of God by a grand public desplay, the third to deliver mankind from the unjust rulers by taking control of the world.

It says as well he did not count equally with God robbery but he set aside his divinity becoming a man. Col? Which I believe was part of being the model he was. He did nothing as God but as a Spirit filled man. He had to be one of us and sinless to take our place. ❤

I’m a teacher in my church and your videos have instructed me a lot... I do have a question that may be in another video that u can point me to...how do you teach people that have there own interpretation of the Bible (aka prosperity thru giving or people relying on the good parts of Jesus but are they truly being transformed by the renewing of their mind?) that may be two subjects but your like a mentor to me...my wife and I are feeling the call to start a ministry and I really want us to be affective thru the power of God but not thru teaching that promises something God didn’t promise on this side of Heaven...any of your instruction is appreciated and needed and I thank you so much ahead of time...

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." Philippians 2:3 Humbly serve others following the perfect example of Jesus. He said that He came not to be served but to serve others and give His life for others. (Matthew 20:28). Let us be humbled by the awesomeness and greatness of God and the unworthiness of ourselves. CS Lewis said that true humility is not thinking less of yourselves but rather thinking of yourself less. Let us look each day for opportunities to serve God and thus others, and be empowered by the Spirit to do these things glorifying God. Hopefully this impacted you positively today. God bless you!