Taming Temptation

Mark

Who is This Jesus?

Taming Temptation!

Mark 1:9-13, Matthew 4:1-11

The Power of His Baptism

1. It Confirmed His

And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son… Mark 1:11

1. It Confirmed His

And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love… Mark 1:11

1. It Confirmed His

And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:11

Temptation itself is not a

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

Hebrews 4:15

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:13-15

Three Specific Tempations

1. 1. Will I satisfy my my ?

The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Matt. 4:3

1. 2. Will I try to God?

Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.  “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down… Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ Matt. 4:5-7

There’s a Big Difference between Testing God and Trusting Him

1. 3. Will I away from God’s plan and something else?

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.  “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Matt. 4:8-9

3 Pratical steps for Overcoming Temptation

1. Remain in

Jesus answered, “It is written…Jesus answered him, “It is also written…Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written… Matt. 4:4,7,10

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

1. Rely on

At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, Mark 1:12

1. Remember there is always a

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13