This week, Pastor Jesse explores the topic of temptation, drawing parallels between Jesus’ experience and everyday struggles. He emphasizes the need for self-examination and reliance on scripture to overcome temptation. The message underscores the importance of acknowledging one’s identity in Christ, trusting in God’s provision, and resisting worldly temptations.
Temptation Should Be Expected
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. 1 John 1:8-10
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17
The Enemy Will Try To Make Us Question Our Identity
The tempter came and said to Him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:3-4
God Will Supply All Of Our Needs
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
God Will Protect Us
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:“‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test. Matthew 4:5-7
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Position Trap
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Matthew 4:8-11
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
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