Jesus Understands My Temptations
HOMOOSIOS
⦁ From the Greek word meaning “_________________.”
⦁ Explains the dual nature of Jesus – _______________ and _____________.
⦁ Affirmed at the Council of Nicea (AD 325).
⦁ Means that Jesus understands _______________.
Hebrews 4:15 (NLT) — 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
1 John 2:16 (NLT) — 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
JESUS IS TEMPTED – LUKE 4:1-13
Luke 4:1–13 (NLT) — 1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry. 3 Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’” 5 Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. 7 I will give it all to you if you will worship me.” 8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’” 9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! 10 For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard you. 11 And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’ ” 12 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’” 13 When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity came.
HOW TO OVERCOME LIFE’S BIG TEMPTATIONS
1. TO OVERCOME THE LUST OF THE FLESH, I _____________________
1 Corinthians 16:19–20 (NLT) — 19 The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20 All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss.
1 Corinthians 6:18 (NLT) — 18 Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
2. TO OVERCOME THE LUST OF THE EYES, I _______________________________.
Luke 6:38 (NLT) — 38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
3. TO OVERCOME THE PRIDE OF LIFE, I _____________________________.
Luke 4:4 (NLT) — 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.’”
Luke 4:8 (NLT) — 8 Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”
Luke 4:12 (NLT) — 12 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’”
Psalm 119:11 (NLT) — 11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) — 13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.