1. Sixth and Seventh Petitions
Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

2. Testing vs. Temptation
Fact: the English words testing and tempting come from the same Greek word peiradzo. The best place to see the distinction is in James chapter one where both are used in their different meanings.

3. Testing vs. Temptation James 1:2-4
What is the purpose of the testing of our faith?
Develop perseverance which make us mature and complete
Who is behind the testing?
God

4. Testing vs. Temptation James 1:13-15
What is the idea behind temptation?
Take us away from God
Who is behind the tempting?
Our own sinful desires

5. Two Sides of One Coin

6. Testing vs. Temptation Job 1
What does the devil want to happen when Job is tested/tempted?
To curse the name of God.
What is Job’s response?
Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

7. Testing vs. Temptation Genesis 22:1-19
What is the test that Abraham faced?
To sacrifice the son of the promise.
What does Hebrews 11:17-19 say is the result of the testing?
Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead.

8. Testing vs. Temptation Genesis 22:1-19
What may have been the temptation?
To love his son more than God

9. Testing vs. Temptation Matthew 4:1-11
What did Jesus face after his baptism?
Temptation by Satan
How did Jesus deal with each temptation?
By standing firm on the Scriptures.

10. False belief and despair
Two Great Temptations
What are the two temptations the Small Catechism lists as examples of great shame and vice?
False belief and despair

11. Two Great Temptations Deuteronomy 13:1-5
What is the test/temptation?
A prophet, who can even do wondrous signs, tells people to follow other Gods. Don’t follow him.
What warning do we receive in 2 Peter 2:1-3?
There will be false teachers to avoid.

12. Two Great Temptations Luke 22:31-34
What does Jesus tell Peter?
Satan has asked to sift you like wheat.
How does Peter respond?
Bravado, Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.

13. Two Great Temptations Luke 22:31-34
What warning does 1 Corinthians 10: give?
If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!
Back to Peter. What happens later that night?
Denies Jesus three times

14. Two Great Temptations Luke 22:31-34
What was Peter’s response?
Wept bitterly
How was this a test?
It taught him humility

15. Two Great Temptations Luke 22:31-34
How was this a temptation?
Deny Christ and then also deny forgiveness.

16. Our Hope? Ephesians 6:10-17

17. Jesus intercedes for us Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus won the victory for us.
Our Hope?
Luke 22:31-34
Jesus intercedes for us
Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus won the victory for us.

18. Comfort and Guidance, providing for our need Psalm 27:1-5
God’s Promises
Psalm 23
Comfort and Guidance, providing for our need
Psalm 27:1-5
His protection in trouble

19. Refuge and strength in the midst of catastrophe Psalm 91:9-10
God’s Promises
Psalm 46:1-3
Refuge and strength in the midst of catastrophe
Psalm 91:9-10
Protection of angels

20. The Lord watches over us 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Strength and protection
God’s Promises
Psalm 121:7-8
The Lord watches over us
2 Thessalonians 3:3
Strength and protection
Jude 24-25
Able to keep us from falling

21. God promises care and protection for His people.
God’s Promises
God promises care and protection for His people.

22. God’s Promises even in trouble.
2 Corinthians 11:22-27
Paul was beaten and stoned and in constant danger
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
He had a thorn in the flesh that God refused to remove

23. God’s Promises even in trouble.
Acts 14:19
Stoned
Romans 8:28-39
God’s great promise that nothing can separate us from his love in Christ.

24. God’s Promises even in trouble.
Does this mean nothing bad will ever happen to a Christian? NO. But even in the midst of trouble we can be certain that we have not lost the love of God or the hope of eternal life

25. Christians have died some pretty horrible deaths.
Blessed End
Hebrews 11:32-38
Christians have died some pretty horrible deaths.
Acts 7:57-60
Stephen prayed for his enemies even as he died at their hands.

26. God can keep us blameless 2 Timothy 4:14-18
Blessed End
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
God can keep us blameless
2 Timothy 4:14-18
God will safely deliver us to His heavenly kingdom

27. Blessed End
What is a blessed end? It is not necessarily a quick or easy death, but that we die believing in Jesus Christ as our Savior and trusting in the promises of God.

28. Sermon Notes Sunday School 6 done through tonight
Parent Meeting
Sermon Notes
6 done through tonight
10 due December – February
(Advent, Christmas, Lent)
8 due for March – May
Sunday School

29. Packet Memory Work Should have been completed for today
Parent Meeting
Packet
Should have been completed for today
Work can be done at home
Changing a bit next unit – individual worksheets
Memory Work

30. Advent Meal Retreat in January Wednesday, December 13
Parent Meeting
Advent Meal
Wednesday, December 13
Expected to be here for meal, cleanup and worship
Retreat in January
Jan (maybe 19-20)
Letter coming out next week.