1. 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

2. 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)

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

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7. 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?