Note a couple things: Jesus is tempted and Satan tries to use misquoted scripture to work against Him. Jesus then quotes Deuteronomy to combat his advances. Further, Satan tempts Jesus with things that only Jesus can do/access. He does the same with us, he tempts us within the range of what we could/might do. Satan won’t ask me to turn stones to bread, but will tempt me to speak wrongly at the wrong time or to look too long, or… this is how he works! The fact that Jesus is tempted by Satan in these ways proves Jesus is God.

It’s curious that when John gets arrested, Jesus sneaks away. He’s aware of the times and climate and acts accordingly – by the Spirit’s prompting.

Lastly, the ministry starts, disciples are called and many follow. However, comparing to the other Gospels leaves us pretty sure that the beginning of chapter 4 and the end of the chapter could be 18 months apart. Does that surprise you?