PPT-Overcoming Temptation Following Jesus

Example Robert C Newman What is Temptation Particularly in the KJV temptation covers several different ideas Sometimes test when God brings us into difficulties to prove our faith. These lessons are the result of years of teaching Sunday school at an Elementary level. God has richly blessed me in being able to share His Word with thousands of young people. It is now my privilege to share them with you. Please feel free to use them with your class, wherever God has planted you. The only think I ask is that you drop me a line and let me know who you are and how the lessons are working for you. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.. Rev. Christopher J. Respass. Temptation & Sexual Sin. (James 1:12-15). What is Temptation?. . Temptation. is that which induces or entices. It is something that attracts or invites one to come and indulge or partake. For the Christian, “temptation” is that which entices them to sin.. PRIDE. Pride is “an over-high opinion of oneself, exaggerated self-esteem, conceit, resulting in haughty and arrogant behavior.”. The Bible never uses the words “pride” or “proud” in a positive sense. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. . Temptation. How to Overcome!. Why is this important?. Necessary preparation of Christ. He was really human. He overcame the devil. This will happen to us. It is possible for us to overcome. Temptation is NOT a sin (. Matthew 4. 17. . Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. . And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. . Galatians 6:9. August 28, 2011. Rev. David B. Hanson. Deaf Liberty Baptist Church. Overland Park, Kansas. Principle of Sowing and Reaping. Theory and Practice. Michael . Mozer. Computer Science Dept. and Institute of Cognitive Science. University of Colorado Boulder. Adrian F. Ward. McCombs School of Business, University of Texas Austin. Lesson 2: More Like the Master In His Growth. Lesson 3: More Like the Master In His Family. Lesson 4: More Like the Master In Mission. Lesson 5: More Like the Master In His Baptism. Lesson 6: More Like the Master In His Sonship. Matt 4:1-11. Outside of the crucifixion itself the baptism of Jesus is the only event of Jesus’ life mentioned in all four Gospels. It is crucial. But only here in Matthew is the temptation scene recorded in detail. And it is important to recognize how the baptism and temptation are connected tightly by the single word “then.” God spoke reassuring and affirming words at the baptism of Jesus, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. “Then” is almost “therefore.” This is the pattern—the pattern of the spiritual life.. Overcoming Temptations. Temptation defined:. Webster’s Dictionary. a strong urge or desire to have or do something. something that causes a . strong urge or desire. to have or do something and especially something that is . Lesson 2: More Like the Master In His Growth. Lesson 3: More Like the Master In His Family. Lesson 4: More Like the Master In Mission. Lesson 5: More Like the Master In His Baptism. Lesson 6: More Like the Master In His Sonship. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. . 1 John 2:1-2. My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. . James 1:12-18. The Truth About Temptation. The . goal of temptation is to . stand. .. We . have been . equipped. to . stand. .. Jesus . paved. the . way. for us. .. God . filters. our . temptations..