The Temptation of Jesus and Spiritual Warfare
Jesus faced temptations in the wilderness from the devil, showcasing his obedience and reliance on the Scriptures. The account also highlights the internal struggle between doing right and succumbing to sin, emphasizing the need for spiritual armor to combat evil forces in the world.
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Luke 4:1-15 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. Then the devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread. But Jesus told him, No! The Scriptures say, People do not live by bread alone.
Luke 4:1-15 Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them, the devil said, because they are mine to give to anyone I please. I will give it all to you if you will worship me. Jesus replied, The Scriptures say, You must worship the LORDyour God and serve only him.
Luke 4:1-15 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, He will order his angels to protect and guard you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won t even hurt your foot on a stone. Jesus responded, The Scriptures also say, You must not test the LORDyour God.
Luke 4:1-15 When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came. Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.
We live in a war zone A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6
We battle internally And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can t. I want to do what is good, but I don t. I don t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
We battle internally I have discovered this principle of life that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. Romans 7:18-25
We battle internally It happens so regularly that it s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God s commands, but it s pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge.
The temptation to put material things ahead of God Deuteronomy 8:3. Yes he humbled you by letting you go hungry and feeding you with manna. He did it to teach you the people need more than bread for their life. Real life comes from feeding on every word of the Lord.
The temptation to power Always wanting to be in charge
The temptation to power Always wanting to be in charge Putting others down
The temptation to power Always wanting to be in charge Putting others down Seeking out influential people only
The temptation to power Always wanting to be in charge Putting others down Seeking out influential people only Not being accountable
The temptation to power Always wanting to be in charge Putting others down Seeking out influential people only Not being accountable Controlling behaviour
The temptation to pride Finding fault
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin Superficial
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin Superficial Defensive
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin Superficial Defensive Casual towards God
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin Superficial Defensive Casual towards God Attention seeking
The temptation to pride Finding fault Harsh towards others sin Superficial Defensive Casual towards God Attention seeking Neglecting others who you see as less important
Luke 4:1-15 When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came. Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.
Encouragement Jesus was tempted
Encouragement Jesus was tempted Jesus came to set us free
Encouragement Jesus was tempted Jesus came to set us free The Holy Spirit has not left you
Encouragement Jesus was tempted Jesus came to set us free The Holy Spirit has not left you Confession breaks temptations power
Encouragement Jesus was tempted Jesus came to set us free The Holy Spirit has not left you Confession breaks temptations power The Word is a weapon
