After his baptism, Jesus went to the desert to think about and prepare for his ministry. He spent forty days and forty nights in the desert where he was tempted on three occasions by the Devil.

Immediately before the devil tempted Jesus, He was baptized by John the ... "Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.

Next, by taking Jesus up a high mountain, the devil highlights the temptation to both power and popularity; the devil promises Jesus sovereignty and glory. One of the deepest wounds in our soul ...