Mark 1:12-1312 At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13 and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. From the Lesson"Mockery of every sort was added to their deaths. They were nailed to crosses. They were doomed to the flames and burnt to serve as a nightly illumination. They were covered with the skins of beasts and torn by dogs until they perished.”Tacitus in his book Annals“In order to understand the temptations of Jesus, we have to understand that Jesus’ hair was still wet when he stepped out into the desert.”Russell Moore in his book Tempted and TriedIt is impossible to overcome the burden of temptation without first receiving the blessing of baptism.Two questions answered at Jesus' baptism:1 Who are you? It's an identity question.Jesus is embraced by the love of the Father. 2 How do you? It's an ability question.Jesus is empowered by the presence of the Holy SpiritYou are embraced by the love of the Father and empowered by the presence of the Holy Spirit in order to embark on the mission of Jesus.  Discussion Questions1 Who are you? Make a list of your top ten answers to this question. Do you tend to answer this question vocationally, relationally, politically?2 We are sons and daughters of the Most High God. This must become who we are at the core of our identity. How does knowing this gospel truth as the core of your identity affect the way you live?3 How do you? Read verse 12 again. It is the Holy Spirit who sends Jesus out into the desert. Jesus is empowered for his mission by the Holy Spirit. What does it mean to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? Do you have an example from your life?4 It is impossible to overcome the burden of temptation without first receiving the blessing of baptism. How does knowing you are embraced by the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit help you when it comes to temptation?