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Deception & division
trials along the journey
• His mission: “The thief comes only to steal & kill & destroy”
(John 10:10a)
• Satan hates God, God’s creation & everything God loves
– God loves us
– Therefore, Satan hates us.
• How does he fight against us?
– Darkness, destruction, deception, division, distraction
Some background:
Setting up Act 2• Two topics today:
– Jesus’ Baptism
– Jesus’ Temptation
• For about 30 years prior to Jesus’Baptism, Jesus lived a quiet & private life in Nazareth as a carpenter’s son.
• Very important event!
• Done by cousin John (the Baptist) in the Jordan River
• Big Time Public Proclamation – This is the One!– John – “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away
the sins of the world!”– Jesus – (implied) “Here I Am to do the work of the
Father.”– God the Father – “This is My beloved Son, in
whom I am well pleased.”– Holy Spirit – descends as a dove and lights Him
up
• Significance of Event:– Not for sin cleanse (why?), but saying, “I can
relate with you” – to connect.• For declaration to the world• To be a model for future generations as well
• Jesus had set aside His power as God and lived life just as we do…– Now, He offers Himself to the Father
• Jesus implies – “I depend on You, Father” in this moment and says it multiple times in the Book of John
– And the Father empowers Him with the Holy Spirit to do the works He has set out for Jesus to do.
• Immediately after the baptism, the Holy Spirit drove Jesus to the wilderness.
• Matthew 4:2 “And after He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He then became hungry.”– Ya think? Wow…
• And THEN, the tempter came to Him…
• Jesus state of mind:– Tired– Near death from hunger & thirst– Totally alone – no person to sympathize with Him– When at His weakest, a small voice comes and whispers in
His ear…• Deception & Distraction!!
• The enemy is a liar at the core of his being
• However, he tries to make his lies look absolutely true…
• There is always enough truth in his lies to hook us; hard for us to discern when he attacks us.
– We must Learn to Discern!!
• God’s Voice from Satan’s Voice
father of lies
Flashback
Learn To DiscernGod’s Voice vs. Satan’s Voice
• Gentle Shepherd – thoughts are gentle, not demanding. Builds you up.
• Light of the World – His thoughts make things clear and are uncomplicated. Not in a hurry.
• The Truth – The Word – His thoughts will confirm the written word 100% of the time. Others-centered.
• Encourages – He wants you to forget the past and live in the moment with Him.
• Butcher – Driving, demanding, pushy, critical & harsh.
• Prince of Darkness – his thoughts will lead to confusion. Do it NOW!
• Snake – He will distort scripture’s truth condemning you or others. He emphasizes my wants.
• Discourages – He will distort the past, bring guilt, and tell you what a sinner you are.
• Three Times:– The 1st Temptation (Luke 4:3-4) – Food
• Jesus’ Answer: “Man does not live by bread alone…”
– The 2nd Temptation (Luke 4:5-8) – Power• Jesus’ Answer: “Worship the Lord your God…”
– The 3rd Temptation (Luke 4:9-12) – Privilege• Jesus’ Answer: “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”
• Jesus’ Keys to Success in the Trials:– Depended on Power of Holy Spirit– Knew God’s Word/Scripture – therefore knew what God was
like– Prayed/Talked with God – Knew God’s Voice and the difference
between truth & counterfeit
• INTENSE FOCUS! Didn’t stray from the Power Source!– What gets your attention, gets you!
Independent vs. Dependent
• When “plugged in” – no power shortage!
• When “unplugged” – no workie…
What is your focus?
• “Me” focus?– The enemy can have a
field day with you…
• “Others” focus?– Can be good, but if working
“cordlessly” can wear you out!!
• Jesus Focus! (Hebrews 12:1-2)– Plugged in through:
• Prayer
• Scripture
• Holy Spirit
• Temptation is not sin! It’s what you do with temptation…
• Jesus loved the Scriptures
• Jesus was “plugged in” to the power of the Holy Spirit, knew God’s voice (audibly & Scripture) & character
– Made it easier to focus on God and His will for Jesus