Fusion: week of 12/11

FAMILY THEME: THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS

Matthew 4:1-11

Jesus overcame temptation by knowing and applying God's Word.

1.  Jesus Faced Temptation Just as We Do

     (Matthew 4:1-2)

     Jesus faced temptation when He was weak and hungry.

 
2.  Temptation Can Be Strategic and Persistent

     (Matthew 4:3,  5-6,  8-9)

      Satan used what he perceived to be specific areas of 
      weakness to tempt Jesus.

 
3.  God's Word Was Jesus' Primary Source of Defense in
     Times of Temptation

     (Matthew 4:4,  7,  10-11)

     Jesus used Scripture relating to the specific temptations
     as defense against Satan's tactics.