Reading :-Math.4:1-11
Jesus sets examples to us in His humanity to follow His foot steps
Notice that the temptation happen after these events.
1-The devil tries to stop our holy plans when we decide to do something to
God.( This temptation happened at the beginning of Jesus minis trey ).
2-Every time there is a blessing from God. ( It happen after baptism )
3- When we are week physically. ( Jesus was fasting 40 days . He was
hungry and thirsty. )
4- It happen in the wilderness as example of our life in this world.
5- the weapons was the word of God.
Notes about the temptation it self.
1 Turn the rocks to bread ( Tempting Jesus in His hunger )
a- Hunger to wealth makes us fall in many temptations (1Timo.6: 9 )
b- Needs creates fears if we don't abide to His promises ( Psalm 34 )
c- Over come your hunger and needs by the word of God (Deut.8:3 )
2-( Throw your self down )
a- Not to create a dangerous situation to our self thinking that God will
protect us in all the times. God don't like us to tempt His word but to
believe it ( if we pass through danger without a choice He will protect
us)
3-( If you bow down and worship me )
a- The devil wants from the beginning to be like God.
b- The devil showed Jesus a devilish vision .
c-Jesus rebuked the devil saying (Away from me Satan For it's written "
Worship the Lord your God and serve him only ".
Conclusion: 1-It's a sin to enter temptation without God.
2-Don't fall to those who play with God's word .(
the Bible)
3-Depend in the promises of the Lord and keep your
eyes focused on Him.
4- Rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus and he will
flee.
Jesus crushed the devil in the final battle at the Cross . Every believer
has a victory in Jesus.