1. What do we learn about Jesus from how he responds in the wilderness? What kind of Messiah does this show him to be?

2. Why do you think Jesus spent time being formed and tested before starting his public ministry? What does that say about preparation and trust in God?

3. In the temptations, Jesus refuses to use power for himself. What does that teach us about God’s Kingdom and how it is different from other kingdoms?

4. How does knowing that Jesus was both fully human and fully God help us understand this story? and why does that matter for us today?