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Defeating temptation – Lk.4:1-13 Battle-Zone Pleasure Cruise Battle-Zone Pleasure Cruise
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Realities for the Christian 1. We live in a war-zone –good & evil 1. We live in a war-zone –good & evil 2. We are in a spiritual battle 2. We are in a spiritual battle - sinful desires within – Rom.7; Gal.5 - sinful desires within – Rom.7; Gal.5 - schemes of Satan – Eph.6:11.12; 1 1Pet.5:8,9 - schemes of Satan – Eph.6:11.12; 1 1Pet.5:8,9 - squeeze of the world – Rom.12:2; 1Pet.2:11 - squeeze of the world – Rom.12:2; 1Pet.2:11
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1. Jesus - the perfect Saviour a. Satan tempts him – v.2 a. Satan tempts him – v.2 - Adam failed – Gen.3 - Adam failed – Gen.3 - Israel failed - Israel failed Will Jesus be the obedient Son? b. Jesus defeats Satan b. Jesus defeats Satan 1. The obedient Son 1. The obedient Son 2. The sinless Saviour- Heb.2:18; 4:15,16; 5:8-10 2. The sinless Saviour- Heb.2:18; 4:15,16; 5:8-10
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2. The temptations Jesus faced a. Personal needs/desires – v.3,4; Dt.8:3 a. Personal needs/desires – v.3,4; Dt.8:3 b. Exclusive worship – v.5-8 b. Exclusive worship – v.5-8 Satan’s power – John12:31; 2Cor.4:4; 1 John 5:19 c. Public ministry – v.9-12 c. Public ministry – v.9-12 Dt.-2 nd law – How God’s people were to live – trusting God, worshipping only him, submitting to his will
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3. The Christian & temptation a. We all face temptation a. We all face temptation b. Resources to face temptation b. Resources to face temptation 1. God the Father – 1Cor.10:13; Lk.11:4; Heb.4:16; Lk.21 1. God the Father – 1Cor.10:13; Lk.11:4; Heb.4:16; Lk.21 2. God the Son 2. God the Son - his life - his life - his death – Heb.2:14,15; 1John3:8; Col.2:15 - his death – Heb.2:14,15; 1John3:8; Col.2:15 - his present rule – Heb.2:17,18; 4:14-16 - his present rule – Heb.2:17,18; 4:14-16 3. God the Holy Spirit – his Word - Gal.5:16-26; Col.3:5-17; Rom.8:13 3. God the Holy Spirit – his Word - Gal.5:16-26; Col.3:5-17; Rom.8:13 4. God’s people 4. God’s people
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4. Remember a. The need to be vigilant a. The need to be vigilant b. The temptations of Satan become testings in God’s hands – cf. Job b. The temptations of Satan become testings in God’s hands – cf. Job c. Trust God c. Trust God 1. Pray 1. Pray 2. Meditate on Jesus & his work 2. Meditate on Jesus & his work 3. Fill our minds with God’s word 3. Fill our minds with God’s word 4. Meet with God’s people 4. Meet with God’s people
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When temptation comes 1. “Resist the devil” – James 4:7; 1Pet5:8,9 1. “Resist the devil” – James 4:7; 1Pet5:8,9 2. “In the power of the Spirit” – Rom.8:12-16 2. “In the power of the Spirit” – Rom.8:12-16 3. “Through the guidance of God’s word” – Ps.1:1-3 3. “Through the guidance of God’s word” – Ps.1:1-3 4. “To do the will of the Father” – John4:34; Ps.37:4 4. “To do the will of the Father” – John4:34; Ps.37:4
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