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Why did Jesus Fast for 40 Days?

Why did Jesus Fast for 40 Days?

Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D.

February 18, 202610m 0s

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Show Notes

Most people know that Lent lasts 40 days to unite with Jesus’ 40 days fasting in the desert. But why did Jesus fast for 40 days, instead of a different period of time? We’ll talk with Gary Michuta.

Guest Info

Gary Michuta is the author of several books, most recently The Gospel Truth: How We Can Know what Christ Taught and Revolt Against Reality: Fighting the Enemies of Sanity and Truth.



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