this word reveals continuing action. Satan continuously tempted the Messiah throughout the forty days. Matthew records three of the major temptations at the end of the forty-day period, but there are obviously many others. Forty is the number of probation and testing, and is used a number of places in Scripture. Satan expended his every wile, realizing the significance of Jesus’ Mission. The designation “Satan” is from the Hebrew word meaning “adversary.” The other name for this fallen Angel is “the