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Who is YOUR King?!?

The Fight (Part 1) Matthew 4:1-11

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever thgs are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16

Why this fight?

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread. Matthew 4:2

But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, Matthew 4:5

and said to Him, If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: He shall give His angels charge over you, and, In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. Matthew 4:6

Jesus said to him, It is written again, You shall not tempt the Lord your God. Matthew 4:7

Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Matthew 4:8

And he said to Him, All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me. Matthew 4:9

Then Jesus said to him, Away with you, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve. Matthew 4:10

Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him. Matthew 4:11

Why this fight?

Why this fight? It illustrates the ultimate victory of Jesus.

The Lord has said to Me, You are My Son, today I have begotten You. Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter s vessel. Psalms 2:7b-9

Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:15-16

... He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4b

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them (at the cross). Colossians 2:15

Why this fight? It illustrates the ultimate victory of Jesus.

Why this fight? It illustrates the ultimate victory of Jesus. It inspires us to be victorious as well.

Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, Hebrews 2:14

Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18

For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

What can we apply to our fight?

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

Let s walk to the Promenade then we can have dinner at Chipotle.

Then I grabbed my jacket and off we went.

When He had been baptized... a voice came from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:16a-17

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

And [Satan] said to Him, All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me. Matthew 4:9

Then Jesus said to him, Away with you, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve. Then the devil left Him Matthew 4:10-11a

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

somewhere in my youth or childhood I must have done something good.

What can we apply to our fight?

What can we apply to our fight? 1. Anticipate temptations, trials, & tests

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

The divine farmer tempers his tools in a fire, and sharpens them with a file, before using them in a field ready-for-harvest.

What can we apply to our fight?

What can we apply to our fight? 2. Trust God

the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, Romans 8:11b

What can we apply to our fight? 2. Trust God

What can we apply to our fight? 2. Trust God Walk in the Spirit Live in the Word

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16b

And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Romans 8:10

Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:105

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Matthew 4:2

And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; Mark 1:13a

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Practice abstinence

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan. Then Jesus... was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being tempted for forty days by the devil. Mark 1:13a; Luke 4:1-2a

What can we apply to our fight?

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes

Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread. Matthew 4:3

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes Depend on myself in pursuit of satisfaction

Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: He shall give His angels charge over you, and, In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. Matthew 4:5-6

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes Presume on God s promises in pursuit of security

Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me. Matthew 4:8-9

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes

What can we apply to our fight? 3. Prepare for Satan s schemes Give in to Satan in pursuit of significance

...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us... John 1:14a

though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him. Hebrews 5:8-9

For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18

The Fight (Part 1) Matthew 4:1-11

Who is YOUR King?!?

Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren.... For because Jesus Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Hebrews 2:17a,18