Overcoming Temptation, Part 2 (Luke 4:1–13) - a podcast by Grace Community Church (Newton, KS)

from 2020-05-31T14:30

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What’s True in the Bible?

How we fight temptation

1. When you are full of the Spirit, you will be tempted in the flesh. (Luke 4:1–2 / Deuteronomy 9:13–20)

2. We fight temptation with a heart and mind full of God’s Word. (Luke 4:3–12 / Psalm 2:7–8; 119:9–11 / John 12:31 / Ephesians 2:2)

3. We fight temptation preemptively and by embracing sacrifice. (Luke 4:5–8; 11:4 / Romans 13:13–14 / 1 Corinthians 10:13)

4. Where we failed, Jesus overcame. (Luke 4:13 / Genesis 3:6–7)

What’s Real in my life?

• How am I filling my heart and mind with God’s Word?

• How does Jesus’ victory encourage my struggle with sin?

• What could God be preparing me for this summer?

What’s Next?

• What boundaries or commitments can I make to prepare me to resist future temptation?