BIG PICTURE: The transition from the obscurity of Nazareth into the spotlight of public ministry dramatically revealed who Jesus was. The epic battle between good and evil was on display as he victoriously overcame life’s temptations. He triumphed. We win!
TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-11
KEY VERSE: And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”– Matthew 3:17
WATER OF BAPTISM
Did Jesus
Jesus’
WILDERNESS OF TEMPTATION
“Jesus’ hair was still wet when he stepped out into the desert.” —Russell Moore, Tempted and Tried
Temptation vs.
Could Jesus have sinned?
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