Genesis presents both the placement of humankind within creation and the reality of sin that is part of life in the midst of that creation. Sin produces isolation, shame, and fear of God. Sin is also part of everyone’s life within creation itself. Jesus is led by the Holy Spirit out into the wilderness and faces temptations to: turn stones into bread, throw himself down to be rescued by God, and power over all the kingdoms of the world. By trusting in the power of God, leading of the living word, and staying focused on his true calling within creation Jesus is able to withstand all the temptations brought before him that day. Seeing the nature of Sin and the ability of Jesus to conquer this reality gives us confidence in the goodness of God over our sinful nature. We are being called into a deeper level of trust in the power of God’s goodness over the reality of all of our sin.