The Life of Christ Lesson 3 The Ministry of John the Baptist The baptism of Jesus by john Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness John the Baptist’S Testimony of Jesus

Jesus’ Temptations In The Wilderness – Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 The setting: Situation? Alone, weak, tired. When does Satan attack us? (Ephesians 6:11; 4:14; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Hebrews 10:23-25) By whom? What are his names? Revelation 12:11; 1 Peter 5:8; John 16:11; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; Revelation 9:11; 1 John 2:13-14; 2 Corinthians 4:4 Is he real? Where did he come from? Colossians 1:15-16; Psalms 5:4; James 1:13; Job 34:10; Jude 6; 2 Peter 2:4. Satan: our “adversary (an opponent in a lawsuit; cf., Revelation 12:11)… a roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8), the “prince of this world” (John 16:11); “the tempter” (Matthew 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5).