1. Matthew 4v8-11 4. On top of the world
Opening thoughts
At times Satan’s attacks come thick & fast v8, Job 1v14-19
Never forget the Lord is in control, He will keep you
When the devil attacks, you attack v4,v7,v10
2 weapons of attack: God’s Word & Prayer Eph 6v17-20
Understand your enemy ‘the devil you know’
Killer, liar, accuser, deceiver Jn 8v44, Rev 12v10, 2 Cor 11v14
Thank God he’s under His ultimate control
The Lord ALWAYS has the last laugh Ps 37v12-13

2. Matthew 4v8-11 4. On top of the world
The temptation of a short cut to power & authority
Fast track to the ‘Name that is above all other names’
You can have it all without the Cross
Jesus sees past the temptation to the consequences Lk 4v6, Mt 4v9
Temptation promises everything, but delivers nothing
To yield to temptation is to serve Satan v9
‘Worship the Lord and serve Him only’ v10

3. Matthew 4v8-11 4. On top of the world
Jesus came primarily to save sinners
Jesus undoes Adam’s sin AGAIN Gen 3v3-5
There was no easy route, only one, the Cross!
Suffering first, glory later Rom 8v17
Make your mind up time: Choose this day whom you will serve Josh 24v15
Don’t fall for the devil, fall for the King of kings