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

2. 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 138:2

3. tempted 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