“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) 1) Could Jesus have sinned?

Jesus did not sin. Jesus was tempted in every way as we are. He is able to assist in our temptation. His temptations all originated externally. Scripture does not definitively answer the question of Christ’s impeccability. (Therefore it is not an essential doctrine). “But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin.” (I John 3:5) “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18) “…each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it’s full-grown, gives birth to death.” (James 1:14-15) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) 1) Could Jesus have sinned?

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“For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:17-18) 1) Could Jesus have sinned?

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) 1) Could Jesus have sinned? 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) κατ ά π ᾶ ς (kata pas) – “in every way” kata - according to, toward, along. pas - each, every, all, the whole, everyone, all things. 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

“…one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are…” (NIV) “…but was in all points tempted like as we are…” (KJV) “…one who in every respect has been tempted as we are…” (ESV) “For everything in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - comes not from the Father but from the world.” (I John 2:16) 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

“For everything in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of his eyes and the pride of life - comes not from the Father but from the world.” (I John 2:16) “…in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (II Corinthians 2:11) Cravings of sinful man (lust of the flesh). Lust of the eyes. Boasting of what he has and does (pride of life). 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

Cravings of sinful man (lust of the flesh). The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” (Luke 4:3) “He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 8:3) 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” (Luke 4:3) Identity determines biography (Who you think you are determines your lifestyle) “Only let us live up to what we have already attained.” (Philippians 3:16) Cravings of sinful man (lust of the flesh). 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours.” (Luke 4:5-7) “Fear the Lord your God, serve him only…” (Deuteronomy 6:13a) 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own? Lust of the eyes.

The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” (Luke 4:9-11) “Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.” (Deuteronomy 6:16) 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own? Boasting of what he has and does (pride of life).

“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was… good for food… pleasing to the eye… desirable for gaining wisdom… she took some and ate it.” (Genesis 3:6a) Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Pride of life 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own?

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) 1) Could Jesus have sinned? 2) How was Jesus’ temptation similar to our own? 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

1) Satan is a real enemy. 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) What are the practical applications of this incident? “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” (II Corinthians 11:14) “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (I Peter 5:8b)

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) Satan tempts but God tests. “Jesus…was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) 3) What are the practical applications of this incident? “Some time later God tested Abraham.” (Genesis 22:1a)

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) Satan tempts but God tests. 4) Satan will H.I.T. us. H – Hungry I – Isolated T – Tired “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13) 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) Satan tempts but God tests. 4) Satan will H.I.T. us. 5) The Holy Spirit is our power. 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) Satan tempts but God tests. 4) Satan will H.I.T. us. 5) The Holy Spirit is our power. 6) Biblical truth is our counterpunch. 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

6) Biblical truth is our counterpunch. “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” (John 15:15-17) 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

1) Satan is a real enemy. 2) Satan comes in many forms. 3) Satan tempts but God tests. 4) Satan will H.I.T. us. 5) The Holy Spirit is our power. 6) Biblical truth is our counterpunch. 7) Escape is always possible. 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (I Corinthians 10:13) 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12) 3) What are the practical applications of this incident?