The Victory Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:5-13 The Desire of Ages 13 The Victory Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:5-13 1

Early Ministry of Jesus The baptism (Matthew 3:1-17; Luke 3:1-23a; Mark 1:1-11) The temptation (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12.13; Luke 4:1-13) Jesus declared “the Lamb of God” (John 1:19-34) The first disciples (John 1:35-51) The wedding feast at Cana (John 2:1-11) Visit to Capernaum (John 2:12) First Passover, A.D. 28 (John 2:13)

Faith and its Perversion Distrust Presumption Distrust and Presumption are two sides of the same coin. Both are opposed to true faith.

Definitions of Faith and Presumption Asking for what He has promised Asking for what He has not promised Asking because He will fulfill His word Prove whether He will fulfill His word

The Results of Faith and Presumption Claims promises, trusts God Obeys His commandments Presumption Claims promises, trusts God’s love Excuses transgression

Who was the True Ruler of this World? Christ Christ Adam Satan Satan wrenched the kingdom from Adam, but Adam was ruling only under Christ. So Christ was still the rightful und true ruler of this earth. Sight and circumstances in the wilderness suggested the opposite.

Questions What is “Tempting God”? What is the difference between doubt (presumption) and temptation? What was the difference between Christ giving to Satan a proof of His divinity after the third temptation and not working a miracle before? Did Christ finally work a miracle for himself?