Week 3: Encounters with the Son

Encounters with the Son - Satan
Text: Matthew 4:1-11

Expect temptation
• No one is exempt from being tempted
• Temptation, however, doesn't come from God
• Temptation often follows a "peak" experience in our lives. Jesus had just been baptized!
• Temptation often follows a "peak" experience in our lives. Jesus had just been baptized!

Understand it.
• Temptation is, by its very nature, deceptive.
• Temptation often promises what God has already provided
• Temptation doesn't last forever.
• Temptation doesn't leave forever, either.

Attack it.
• The God’s Word give us strength in overcoming temptation .
• Attack temptation by confronting temptation.
• Attack temptation by re-affirming your commitment to God.