Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Hebrews 4:14-16; Matthew 4:1-11Sermon Outline* It was when Jesus was hungry that the devil tempted Him to satisfy His appetites by unlawful means. * The appetites of the body, the appetites of the mind, and the appetites of the soul. * Jesus triumphed over the tempter by responding with Holy Scripture.
Sermon Questions1. Have we discovered the real source of satisfaction to the appetites of our body, mind and soul? 2. What have we learned about not yielding to temptation from Jesus's responses? 3. What do we notice about ourselves and about our own responses to temptation? 4. What temptation are we currently wrestling with in our christian walk? 5. What weaknesses or flaws in our life are the result of not being God's Word-Centered? 6. How much time do we spend in God's Word and prayer?
Resources Cited/Consulted* Expository thoughts on Matthew by JC Ryle * Holman New Testament Commentary on Matthew by Stuart K. Weber * A Hunger for God (Desiring God through fasting and prayer) by John Piper * The crisis of temptation part 2 by John MacAthur
You can listen to the sermon by using the player below or via the St Andrew's Sermon Podcast.Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Anthony Kowbeidu (AKowbeidu@StAndrews.Church).