How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness before being tempted by the devil?
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Correct answer: 40 days
Matthew 4:2 and Luke 4:2 both record that Jesus fasted for forty days and forty nights. This period of fasting served as a spiritual preparation for His public ministry and echoed the 40-year journey of Israel in the wilderness.
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