Objective: How do I remove sharpie or permanent marker from a wood table?

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

Select from the following.
--Use a wet rag to remove any wet ink from the surface of a wood. Then pour rubbing alcohol on a cloth and use it to clean the stain.;
--Use a wet rag to remove fresh sharpie or marker marks from the wood surface. Then use fine sandpaper, and rub it against the stain.;
Use a wet rag to remove any wet ink from the surface of a wood. Then pour rubbing alcohol on a cloth and use it to clean the stain.