Scripture
The Devil Tempts Jesus
Date: June 15, 2019
Passage: Matthew 4:1–11
Following His public baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He fasted for forty days (v. 1). The wilderness of Judea is a hot, barren and desolate area that lays between the Dead Sea and Jerusalem and is approximately thirty-five miles long and fifteen miles wide. Following this period Satan put Him through three major tests …
IllustrationTools to Fight Temptation
A mirror to show us ourselves – James 1:23A hammer to break the will – Jer. 23:29A fire to melt the heart – Mal. 3:2A sword to pierce the conscience – Heb. 4:12A seed to quicken the soul – 1 Peter 1:23A laver to cleanse the way – Eph. 5:26A light to show the path – Psalm 119:105( …