Remembering Baptism’s Word Remembering Baptism’s Word

Lent – Giving up self denial Lent – Giving up self denial 40 day period 40 day period – Humanity – Struggle with sin – Jesus’ temptation Shadows of our Life Shadows of our Life – Spring Cleaning

Jesus’ First Temptation Jesus’ First Temptation Jesus’ Identity: Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Jesus’ Challenge: Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” Jesus’ Future: But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’”

Jesus Identifies with Israel Jesus Identifies with Israel Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Baptism Baptism

Baptized Baptized Journey into water – Red Sea Journey into water – Red Sea – “In the cloud and the sea, all of them (Israelites) were baptized as the followers of Moses.” 1 Corinthians 10:2 Journey into water – Jordan River Journey into water – Jordan River – “and when Jesus also had been baptized…” Luke 3:21

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Led Led Jesus Identifies with Israel Jesus Identifies with Israel

Led Israel – By a pillar of cloud… Israel – By a pillar of cloud… By a pillar of fire Jesus – By the Spirit Jesus – By the Spirit

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Wilderness Wilderness Jesus Identifies with Israel Jesus Identifies with Israel

Wilderness Wilderness Wilderness of Sinai 40 years Wilderness of Sinai 40 years Wilderness of Israel 40 days Wilderness of Israel 40 days

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Jesus Identifies with Israel Jesus Identifies with Israel

Dependence of the True Israel Dependence of the True Israel Jesus’ baptism Jesus’ baptism Jesus’ leader (the Spirit) Jesus’ leader (the Spirit) Jesus’ wilderness obedience Jesus’ wilderness obedience Jesus’ dependent life Jesus’ dependent life

Jesus’ Challenge Jesus’ Challenge Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” “…and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “ You are my dearly love Son, and you bring me great joy.” Luke 3:22

Challenge of Temptation Baptism’s voice – Baptism’s voice – “You are my child in whom I have great Joy.” Temptation’s voice – Temptation’s voice – “If you do this, you will be my God’s Son.”

Challenge of Temptation Baptism’s voice – Baptism’s voice – “You are my child in whom I have great Joy.” Temptation’s voice – Temptation’s voice – “If you do this, you will be my God’s Son.” Temptation causes us to depend on ourselves to prove that God is our Father.

Jesus’ Challenge Jesus’ Challenge Jesus is tempted to go beyond baptism to a remarkable “deeper” experience. -Dale Bruner Matthew

Jesus’ Challenge Jesus’ Challenge Jesus is tempted to go beyond baptism to a remarkable “deeper” experience. -Dale Bruner Matthew Jesus relies on the Father.

Jesus’ Future Jesus’ Future But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’” Found in Deuteronomy

Jesus’ Challenge Jesus’ Challenge Jesus defined his life by listening to the Father… Jesus defined his life by listening to the Father… – Baptism’s Word – Your Identity is with Me – The Father’s Process – Struggle creates dependence – The Human Experience – I have real needs but only as my need for God is satisfied can I be satisfied.

Closing Thought Closing Thought Jesus calls us to put our identity in the Father as we wrestle through the wildernesses of our life.

Application Application Do some spring cleaning… Do some spring cleaning…