Jesus – Week 1

TEMPTATION

So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:14-16

 

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

 

Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say,‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’”Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’”8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 

 

“I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.”10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say,‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.”Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus. Matthew 4:1-11 

 

Three Temptations 

 

  1. The Temptation of Desire 

 

During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,‘People do not live by bread alone,but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:3-4 

 

  1. The Temptation of Timing

 

Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say,‘He will order his angels to protect you.And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Matthew 4:5-6

 

  1. The Temptation of Easy  

 

8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Matthew 4:8

 

“I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.”10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say,‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” Matthew 4:9-10

 

How do we fight temptation? 

 

– Run 

 

Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. 1 Corinthians 6:18 

 

– Stand up 

 

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing. Ephesians 6:13

 

– Know Scripture 

 

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

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