Lead us and Deliver Us Matthew 6v13

–J.I. Packer “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.”

Lead us not into temptation

Trial

Temptation

Two dangers in our thinking… 1.Too much Credit 2.Not enough attention

Three tricks ❖ Doubt God’s Word ❖ Doubt God’s Judgement ❖ Doubt God’s Goodness

– 1 Corinthians 10v12 “If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you do not fall.”

‘Who dare talk about strength when even David fell’ J. C. Ryle

– 1 Corinthians 10v13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it.”

Deliver us from the Evil One

–Martin Luther “When the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: "I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!”