Victory Over Temptation
Genesis 3 and Selected Passages
Where Sin Begins – Genesis 3
Warnings for Today
- 2 Corinthians 11:3
- Matthew 6:13 Lord’s Prayer
- Mark 14:38 in the garden
- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 an important warning for us!
Victory Is Ours – Bought for a Price!
Jesus’ Temptations
- Luke 4:1-13 /Deuteronomy 8:3 /Deut. 6:13 /Deut. 6:16
Our Reliance on His Victory
- Hebrews 2:14-18
- Hebrews 4:12-16
- 1 Corinthians 10:13…God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- John 14:6 Jesus is THE WAY!
- Phil 1:9 I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand how to make the right choices. Then you will still be pure and innocent when Christ returns.
- Ephesians 5:3 You are God’s people, so don’t let it be said that any of you are immoral or indecent or greedy. Don’t use dirty or foolish or filthy words. Instead, say how thankful you are. Being greedy, indecent, or immoral is just another way of worshiping idols.
Communion Connection to Temptation
- 1 Corinthians 10:15-18
- 1 Corinthians 11: 23-32