1. Luke 2:46-47 “Jesus drew his sword on the banks of Jordan and threw away the scabbard.”

2. Temptations Stones Cast Down Worship Satan - Matt. 4:1-11 Disputants - Jesus and the Devil “It is written”

3. - Matt. 4:1-11 Lessons we can Learn 1. Do God’s will no matter what the cost Deny self - Luke 9:23-24 2. Resist by “It is written” - Ps. 119:11 3. No person is above temptation

4. - Matt. 4:1-11 Lessons we can Learn 4. Temptation may come at weakest point 5. Way of escape is always provided 1 Cor. 10:13 6. Great time of temptation after baptism 7. Purpose of Temptation – Jas. 1:12

5. Matt. 19:3-9 Mark 10:2-12 Disputants - Jesus and Pharisees ISSUES: 1. Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? 2. Why did Moses give a writing of divorce ?

6. Matt. 19:3-9 Mark 10:2-12 Resolved by Jesus: 1. Have you not read - Gen. 1:27 & 2:24 2. Moses because of Hardness of heart 3. Jesus Statement - only for fornication

7. 1. Marriage is basic to God’s plan 2. Marriage is superior to parental relationship 3. One man for one woman - Mal. 2:14-16 4. God’s laws of marriage apply to all people 5. Only one cause for divorce and remarriage Lessons we can Learn

8. Disputants - Jesus and Sadducees Issue - Resurrection Resolved by Jesus: 1. “Ye do err” 2. In resurrection do not marry - angels 3. There will be a resurrection Matt. 22:23-33 Mk. 12:18-27

9. 1. Not un-christian to tell people they err “Ye do greatly err” Mark 12:27 Gal. 6:1 2. Some questions are unanswerable Matt. 22:23-33 Mk. 12:18-27 Lessons we can Learn

10. Constantly involved in religious controversy Always answered questions correctly Attitude was one of love and concern Love did not mean he failed to tell truth Used Scripture to answer

11. Christians should Speak up instead of clam up when religion is discussed. Study and learn the truth 1 Pet. 3:15 “Be ready always to give an answer”

12. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com Sunday Evening Sept. 17, 2006