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Resisting Temptation: Insights from Luke 4:1-13

Delve into the story of Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness as recounted in Luke 4:1-13. Discover powerful lessons on resisting temptation and finding strength in faith. Explore how Jesus overcame the lure of instant gratification and stayed true to his purpose. Reflect on the importance of staying focused on serving God amidst trials. Join us in this insightful exploration inspired by the Scriptures.

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Resisting Temptation: Insights from Luke 4:1-13

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  1. Temptation: Resisting Hurry Guest Speaker: Alan Fadling Luke 4:1-13

  2. Luke 4:1-13 [NIV] 1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” 4Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’ ” 5The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 7If you worship me, it will all be yours.”

  3. Luke 4:1-13 [NIV] 8Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’ ” 9The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. 10For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; 
 11they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’ ” 12Jesus answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” 13When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.

  4. LED IN THE FULLNESS OF THE SPIRIT (VS. 1-2) 1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.

  5. TEMPTATION #1 3The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” 4Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’ ” Temptation: Grab What You Need Now!

  6. TEMPTATION #2 5The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 7If you worship me, it will all be yours.” 8Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’ ” Temptation: Take Charge on Your Own!

  7. TEMPTATION #3 9The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. 10For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; 
 11they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’ ” 12Jesus answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” 13When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. Temptation: Prove That God Really Cares!

  8. THE INVITATIONS

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