Christ Wesleyan Church
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Matthew 4:1 NIV
A. Jesus was tempted for three reasons:
2. To secure righteousness
1. To learn obedience
Hebrews 5:8 NIV
3. To relate to humanity
Hebrews 2:18 NIV
Hebrews 4:15 NIV
B. Satan knows how and when to tempt.
Matthew 4:2-3 NIV
1. In the physical: Doubt the Truth.
Matthew 4:3 NIV
2. In the intellectual: Test the Truth.
Matthew 4:5-6 NIV
“If faith cannot believe without sensations it is not really faith, it is doubt looking for proof and looking in the wrong place.” William Barclay
3. In the spiritual: Snatch the Truth.
Matthew 4:8-9 NIV
The Holy Spirit will lead you into the wilderness, but it is what we do in the wilderness that prepares us for Satan’s attacks while we are there.
Matthew 4:11 NIV
C. The ministering angels showed us:
1. Satan is a conquered enemy.
Colossians 2:15 NIV
2. There is always an escape.
Matthew 4:7 NIV
3. Victory causes the devil to flee.
James 4:7 NIV
D. Set on knowing and serving God more? A few facts:
1. More serving equals more tempting.
2. More serving equals more communion.
3. No one is exempt from temptation.
4. Prayer and fasting prepares us for success.
5. How do I pray and fast effectively?
a. Choose a daily habit to go without
b. Spend alone time with God every day
c. Make sure you are being led by the Spirit (Pray)
d. Rely on and know Scripture
Next Sunday:
Week 2: The Power of 40: Dedication after Defeat.