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The first test in the wilderness Jesus faced was to turn stones into bread. This test is rooted in the manna narrative. What did God intend to teach Israel through this test? As the test continued over forty years, what was God probing deep in their hearts? All of this is brought forward in the simple words Satan whispered to Jesus, "Since you are the Son of God, command these stones to made into bread." Did Jesus understand the full implication of what was behind these simple words? And how did he overcome? Just as Jesus passed through this test, so do his disciples. Let us learn from his example.