Overcoming Temptations
I. EXPOSITION FOR CONTEXT, Luke 3:23-4:13
A. Jesus Begins His Ministry, Luke 3:23
1. “about” thirty years of age
a. Num 4:3, 23, 30, 35, 39, 43, 47
B. Jesus Being Tempted of the Devil, Luke 4:1-13
1. time in wilderness - 40 days, vv1-2
a. compare with Matt 4:1-11
temptations in wilderness, vv3-12
a. command this stone, vv3-4; Deut 8:3
b. come worship me, vv5-8; Deut 6:13
c. cast yourself down, vv9-12; Psa 91:11-12; Deut 6:16; Psa 138:2tempted in all points, v13
a. considering Heb 4:15
II. EXHORTATION FROM THE TEXT Luke 4:1-13
A. Devilish Occupation
1. his strategy, 1 Jn 2:16; Gen 3:6
2. his methods, Gen 3:1-5
a. comes to the weakest vessel, Gen 3:1-3
b. create doubt about God’s Word, Gen 3:4
c. cast accusations upon God’s character, Gen 3:5
B. Divine Sanctification
1. holy perspective in temptations, Jas 1:13-16
2. holy purpose for temptations, 1 Cor 10:13
C. Diligent Application (How to Overcome Temptation)
1. habitual assurance in Christ, Isa 53:5
2. happy activity for Christ, Phil 2:12-13
3. humble atonement from Christ, 1 Jn 1:9