Preparing The Way –

Mark 1:1-8

In this topical episode from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we explore what the word “gospel” means and how John the Baptist prepared the world for the good news of Jesus. In this study, we explore:

• Why certain books are called “gospels”
• The relevance of John the Baptist
• The purpose of baptism
• How these things relate to Jesus

The Inauguration Into Temptation –

Mark 1:9-13

In this topical episode from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we look at the beginning of the ministry of Jesus by examining His baptism and wilderness temptation. In this study, we explore:

• Why the sinless Jesus was baptized
• The miraculous response of God the Father
• The first act of this newly-established ministry
• The effects of Jesus’ temptation

The Preparation of Temptation –

Matthew 4:1-11

In this topical episode from Garden to Glory: The Mystery of God, we look at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. In this study, we explore:

• The tactics Satan used to tempt Jesus
• The responses Jesus gave that chased him away
• The ways these temptations equipped Jesus for the work ahead
• How these events can be applied to our own trials