Translations:AY Honors/Ultralight Backpacking/Answer Key/6/en

Here are some examples:

• Jesus Christ: Jesus Himself spent 40 days fasting in the desert to begin His ministry on earth (Matthew 4:1-11). He also often took time with the disciples to rest and pray (Matthew 17:1-9)
• Moses: After fleeing Egypt, Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness of Midian, where he learned to be a shepherd and prepared to lead the Israelites out of slavery (Exodus 3:1-4:31; 15:22-18:27). Apart from that, he also diligently climbed mountains to meet God (Exodus 19:20; 24:12-18).
• David: David's experience as a sheep shepherd and his struggles in the wilderness while avoiding King Saul's pursuit, succeeded in educating David in developing his trust in God and his leadership skills which would later make him a great king (1 Samuel 17:34-47; 18:6-23:29; 23:29-24:22, 26:1-25).
• Elijah: The prophet Elijah spent time in the wilderness, where he was fed by ravens and experienced God's presence on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 17:1-19:21).
• Abraham: Known as the patriarch of the nation, Abraham was called by God to leave his homeland and travel to God's promised land. In the wilderness, Abraham learned to trust and obey God, even when tested to sacrifice his son, Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19).
• Joseph: Joseph experienced a harsh education through experiences in prison and Potiphar's house, but before that he was a diligent shepherd of sheep. Joseph's story shows how God educated him through hardship and prepared him to become a leader in Egypt starting from the wilderness school (Genesis 7:12).
• Elisha: As a disciple of the prophet Elijah, Elisha spent time in the wilderness with his teacher and learned from his example and teachings. After Elijah was taken to heaven, Elisha continued the ministry of prophet with the double power that God had given him (1 Kings 19: 19-21).
• John the Baptist, had a unique educational experience in the wilderness, which greatly influenced his ministry. From his youth, John the Baptist grew and matured in the Judean wilderness. It was in this wilderness that he received the call to become a prophet. Life in the desert shaped John into a strict and disciplined person, which was reflected in his simple clothing and food; he wore a camel's hair robe and ate locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:1-12). His education in the wilderness not only taught him to survive in harsh conditions, but also prepared him to become a crying voice, calling people to repentance and prepare for the coming of the Messiah. John the Baptist is an example of someone who was prepared by God through unconventional means, for whom the wilderness became a place of deep spiritual learning and growth.