How to Fight Temptation
Learning to Follow Jesus | Luke 4:1-13 "Now when we are led into seasons of temptation, I can't tell you exactly what God's up to... But it gives me great comfort to know that God is in this, that God is with me, even when I'm being tempted."It's tempting to think that God's abandoned us ...
"Now when we are led into seasons of temptation, I can't tell you exactly what God's up to... But it gives me great comfort to know that God is in this, that God is with me, even when I'm being tempted." It's tempting to think that God's abandoned us when we're struggling. That's what temptation is all about: separating us from God. But Luke 4 shows that God still walks with us, even when we don't feel His presence. Learn how Jesus fought and overcame temptation and how we can do the same as...
Read More"Now when we are led into seasons of temptation, I can't tell you exactly what God's up to... But it gives me great comfort to know that God is in this, that God is with me, even when I'm being tempted." It's tempting to think that God's abandoned us when we're struggling. That's what temptation is all about: separating us from God. But Luke 4 shows that God still walks with us, even when we don't feel His presence. Learn how Jesus fought and overcame temptation and how we can do the same as https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Keith) continues our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (Learning to Follow Jesus). To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO. Outline 0:15 - Do you know your weaknesses? 1:40 - Spiritual opponent 2:00 - Temptation 2:15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A1-14&version=NIV (Luke 4.1) 3:15 - Jesus's story in light of Israel's story 4:10 - Luke 4.3-4 5:30 - Luke 4.5-7 (shortcuts) 6:45 – “It is written” 7:25 - Son of God 8:35 - Opportune time 9:15 - Final thoughts 9:45 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+2%3A14-18&version=NIV (Hebrews 2.14-18 ) 10:30 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) Passages Luke 4.1-13: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A1-14&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+4%3A1-14&version=NIV) Hebrews 2.14-18: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+2%3A14-18&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+2%3A14-18&version=NIV) Resources Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke Commentary by Luke Timothy Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Sacra-Pagina-Gospel-Timothy-Johnson/dp/0814659667/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sacra+pagina+luke&qid=1577984288&s=books&sr=1-1) The Gospel According to Luke by James Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C (https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-according-Pillar-Testament-Commentary-ebook/dp/B00WIVFQ1C) Related Learning to Follow Jesus: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/)
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Keith Simon
Keith Simon is the pastor and co-founder of The Crossing, a large, politically diverse church. He’s also a cultural commentator, has written for Newsweek and contributes his thoughts weekly on his top news commentary podcast, Truth Over Tribe. He's...
Read MoreKeith Simon is the pastor and co-founder of The Crossing, a large, politically diverse church. He’s also a cultural commentator, has written for Newsweek and contributes his thoughts weekly on his top news commentary podcast, Truth Over Tribe. He's the co-author of Truth Over Tribe, and Joyful Outsiders. Keith received a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Christine, have four children.
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