Be Ready for Opposition
Luke 4:1-13
Main Point:We must follow Jesus’ example in order to overcome the opposition of the evil one.
Colossians 1:13-14; I John 4:4
Jesus was tempted in every way common to us -
Hebrews 4:15-16
1. Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and so must we be! verse 1
Full of the Holy Spirit = ‘An empty vessel completely filled’ ‘Completely permeated with’
2. Satan tempted Jesus in three areas:a. Appetite – v. 2 He will tempt us with our appetites-
b. Pride/self-will (vvs. 9-12) He will tempt us to use God for our ends -
c. Compromise (vvs.5-7) He will tempt us to compromise our walk-
3. To overcome the evil one’s temptations Jesus rebuked satan with the Word/Truth – and so must we! (vvs. 4, 8,12)
The Truth of God is our strength and defense!
Ephesians 6:17 Put the full armor of God....> 'the sword of the Spirit, which is the wprd of God.'
We can overcome because Jesus overcame for us!