1. Preparing the King

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1  Compare and contrast the three
stories of Jesus’ beginning.
 What does this tell us about each
of the author’s perspective on
Jesus’ story?

7. The Word became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us
A Word about Platonic Dualism and the scandalous message of
Jesus that is “foolishness to the Greeks.” 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

8. Baptism by Baptism by Fire
Water
 Repentance
 Coronation

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1  In what areas was Jesus tempted?
 What might those areas look like in our
lives today? What might temptation in
those areas look like today?
 How did Jesus defeat the temptation?
 How might someone today prepare
her/him self for this type of temptation?

10.  God is for us.
 Claim your identity. You are
God’s beloved.
 We can only defeat temptation by
knowing God’s Word and
claiming God’s promises.