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I learned so much from this study of Luke 4:1-13 a I learned so much from this study of Luke 4:1-13 and the testing of Jesus in the wilderness (as I do every study through this incredible book). I thought this painting by Briton Rivière captures the spiritual, mental and physical anguish of the moment for Jesus, a torment that would continue until the end of his life. I added Hebrews 2:18 to the coloring page for this study: "Because he suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted." 

So many treasures from this story, but something new for me was the idea that Jesus  faced temptation not just by rotely quoting Scripture--even Satan could do that! It was deeper than that. Each of the Scriptures he quoted placed him in the story of the people of Israel and their failures as God delivered them from Egypt. He faced temptation by understanding the larger story of what God was doing in the world and what he was called to do. Where Israel had faltered, he would be faithful. This is what allowed him to see through the temptations he faced. I find that so encouraging. 

You can read the full study on my Marydean Draws Substack page. Paid subscribers can download the printable study and coloring page.

https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/the-gospel-of-luke-eyewitnesses-to-e91

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I've got openings available in all my daytime Fall I've got openings available in all my daytime Fall classes @friendlycityclay in Harrisonburg:
*Two color mixing workshops. This one was created for those who can't commit to the full introduction to watercolor class. It's a great basic introduction to creating color with confidence! 
*We are offering homeschool art classes for the first time! They are a mix of clay (taught by Laura-Paige) and 2-D art (taught by me)
*Intro to Watercolor for all the essential basics
*Building your Watercolor Skills: Experiments in Learning to Play. This one will be lots of play with color, shape, and more abstract, playful use of watercolor.

Let me know if you have questions! You can sign up for classes here:
https://www.friendlycityclay.com/current-classes
Saturday's mixed media floral class @friendlycityc Saturday's mixed media floral class @friendlycityclay was so fun! These are done in watercolor + pastel on music pages.
This week on The Pictured Word Podcast, Katie and This week on The Pictured Word Podcast, Katie and I discussed the first two Mary stories in The Jesus Speaks to Women study and the importance of reading the characters as complex human beings. 

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