In order to properly interpret scripture, one must use look at the context of the writer and the hearers and their culture. Matthew was a Jew and his audience was the early church which consisted of mostly Jews. There was no reason to include every kingdom on the earth for this temptation since there was a limited awareness of anything beyond the horizon and Matthews audience would not have understood. I believe the kingdoms that were visible from the mountain were the summation of what was considered the physical world at that time.The kingdoms were not the focus, the temptation to worship Satan was.
Yes I believe Jesus recounted these things to the apostles and also dont forget the superintending Holy Spirits work.
Now I have something for you to look at:
1 Corinthians 2:11 (ASV)
11 For who among men knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of the man, which is in him? even so the things of God none knoweth, save the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14 (ASV)
14 Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
Luke 24:44-45 (ASV)
44 And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.
45 Then opened he their mind, that they might understand the scriptures;
These verses address the work of the Holy Spirit called illumination: The ministry of the Holy Spirit whereby He enlightens those who are in a right relationship with Him to comprehend the written Word of God. You need to stop trying to find ways to destroy the character of the Bible and spend more time finding the way to God through Christ.
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