I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me
and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do
nothing. – John 15:5
Luke 4:1-13
Pray
for God to speak to you through the reading of His word.
Read
the passage.
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Conquering
Hunger
o
Hunger
can lead us astray, because we hunger for a lot of things.
o
When
you are tempted, remember that even after 40 days of fasting, Jesus didn’t
allow hunger to lead him into sin.
o
How
does the word of God sustain us even more than bread or physical food?
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Embracing
Service
o
Satan
offered Jesus what was rightfully his, power over all the kingdoms of the
earth.
o
Jesus
wasn’t simply interested in getting what was his, but cared how he received
it. He would not receive it from
Satan.
o
Jesus
embraced a life of service rather than a life of world power. What do we crave in our life? Do you long for power, or to be a servant
like Christ?
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Pass the Test
o
Satan tried to get Jesus to test
God, but Jesus knew that it was really him who was being tested.
o
Jesus was secure in his knowledge
that he was God’s Son, and that God loved him.
o
How does being secure in our
identity in Christ, and in the knowledge that God loves us help us in times of
temptation?
Praise God for sustaining us with
his word!
Thank God for sending Jesus among
us not as someone seeking power, but as a humble servant.
Pray for security in knowing that
God loves you, and for wisdom in living as God would have you to live as a
Christ-follower.
Consider this verses:
“Since then we
have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of
God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is
unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been
tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to
the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time
of need.” (Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV)
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