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All Things New // Resisting Temptation // 03.15.26
As we begin our Easter Series, "All Things New," we start with the first step Jesus took to open the door to making all things new for us; He resisted temptation in the desert. He came as a man where other men failed. Adam failed in the Garden, and Israel failed in the desert as they traveled to the Promised Land. Jesus must face temptation and come out victorious in order to make "all things new" for us.
MESSAGE NOTES:
Resisting Temptation
1. RESISTED: Jesus resisted where we __________________
Luke 4:1-4
Hebrews 4:15016
2. RULES: Sin no longer rules, but __________________rules over sin
Luke 4:5-12
Romans 8:17
3. RENEW: Only in Christ can I succeed as a ____________________
Luke 4:13
2 Corinthians 5:17
Discussion Questions – 03.15.26
We begin our travels to Resurrection Sunday in our series “All Things New.” Jesus’ first step in creating a door for us to enter to walk in new life begins with the Battle in the Desert. He must overcome temptation. Let’s read about one of the greatest battles in Luke 4:1-13. And of course, as you read, write down your thoughts and questions to share with your group or for
personal study.
1. I want you to think about what you are reading. In Luke 4:1, it says the “Spirit, as in Holy Spirit,” is leading Jesus into the desert to be tempted. What are some applications we can draw
from this? Explain
2. In Luke 4:3, the first temptation the devil starts with “IF You are the Son of God.” Look at Luke 3:22 and explain why He could overcome this temptation?
3. Deeper question, or at least I think it is. In Luke 4:4, when Jesus is tempted, He answers, “MAN shall not live on bread alone but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” What is the significance of that statement? Explain
4. Read Luke 4:9-12. Now think! Read Malachi 3:10-12. God says to TEST Him. But here in Luke 4:12, Jesus says not to put God to the TEST. What is the difference? Explain
5. Luke 4:13 says when the devil was finished……….he really wasn’t finished. He would come back at Jesus at a more OPPORTUNE time. How can we apply that satanic tactic to our walk with Christ?
6. Just for fun, try this one. In Luke 4:6-7, we find the devil wants Jesus to worship him. Which is what he has always wanted. But let’s see how it connects to the future of planet Earth through an anti-Christ. Read II Thessalonians 2:4 and Revelation 13:11-12 (The other beast is the false prophet, and the first beast is the anti-Christ). What is the pattern of the enemy, and what does that teach us to be aware of? Explain
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