The Devil’s M.O.
Luke 4:1-13
Main Point: We must follow Jesus’ example in order to overcome the temptations of the evil one.
In order to over come temptation:
1. Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and so we must be!
(verse 1)
‘Full of the Holy Spirit’ = ‘an empty vessel completely filled’- ‘completely permeated with’
*This comes only from complete surrender to God’s will.
2. The devil tempted in three areas:(Common to man –Hebrews 4:14-15)
His temptations will correspond to one of these areas:
a. Appetites (verse 3)
b. Power/wealth (verses 5-7)
c. Doubt (verse 9)
3.To overcome the evil one’s temptation Jesus rebuked Satan with the Word – and so must we!
(verses 4, 8, 12)
The truth of God is our strength and defense!
Ephesians 6:17 ‘…the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.’
We can overcome because Jesus overcame for us!