The Wilderness
Experience God in Unexpected Places
Contents
A barren wasteland can become a place of testing, preparation, and restoration. Learn how the wilderness theme is used in Scripture and still applies to our lives today.
The Main Idea
The wilderness is a desolate place. Yet often, this barren setting is the place God chooses to meet his people, providing for their needs and refining them en route to a garden land. This theme is seen most clearly in Israel’s wilderness wanderings, but it applies to our lives even today as we learn to be garden people right now.
Explore the Wilderness
Find resources to help you understand the wilderness in the Bible. Listen to our podcast series, uncover the meaning of common Hebrew words in our Vocab Insight videos, or dive deeper with our scholars in our guide.
Podcast Series
The Wilderness- The Worst, Best Place to Be in the Bible
- The Wilderness of the Sea
- How Do People End Up in the Wilderness?
- Why Does God Lead Israel Into the Wilderness?
- Lessons From the Wilderness for the Garden Land
- David Finds Refuge in the Wilderness
- The Wilderness Remixed in Israel's Prophets
- Why Does Jesus Get Baptized in the Wilderness?
- Jesus Passes the Wilderness Test
- Jesus, the New Shepherd in the Wilderness
- Living in the Wilderness Now
- Past Scenes From the Wilderness
- Why Is There Wilderness Imagery in the Lord's Prayer?
Guide
Continue the Journey
Keep exploring the wilderness on your own or in community. Below you can find an article, a reading plan, and a group study to help you go deeper.
Bonus Material
Haven't had enough? Find any extra goodies here.
Merch
Carry a reminder of God’s provision everywhere you go with our Wilderness tumbler.
Behind the Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes with this bonus feature.
