Pause #1 Study Guide
Pause #1 “Forty-One Days” Two Truths About Temptation:
#1. With Temptation There Is Always More At STAKE Than You Might Think #2. Your Ability To Resist Temptation Depends On Your Willingness To TRUST God. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew 3:16- 4:2 “tempted” Greek
πειραζω “pirad’zo” – also translated as “test”
From The Text:
• Temptations Help To REFINE And DEFINE Our Character • Temptation Always Begin In The SOLITUDE Of Our Mind “Temptation is not the penalty of been human, it is the glory of being human. It is the test which comes to those whom God wishes to use.” ~William Barclay~
Jesus Did Not Come Simply To Pay For Your Sin Jesus Died And Rose Again To Break The Power Of Sin In Your Life The Three Temptations:
#1. To Meet A Legitimate NEED In A Illegitimate Way. #2. To Use God To Accomplish Our Own AGENDA. #3. To Do The Right Thing But In The WRONG Way (Take A Shortcut).
What Is At Stake?
• Your FUTURE • Your FAMILY • Your FAITH
This Week PAUSE And Say:
“Temptation You Will Not Steal My Future, You Will Not Steal My Family, You Will Not Steal My Faith!”
Life Group Discussion Questions At Waipuna Chapel we believe that Spiritual growth happens best in the context of small intimate groups where authentic Christian community can be experienced and faith can be explored in a safe, biblical way. Contact Pastor [email protected] to connect with a Life Group and start growing today.
Read Matthew 3:16 - 4:11 (Read the entire passage - We will study the later verses, 4: 3-11, in more depth in the coming weeks).
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What does the fact that Jesus was tempted tell you about temptation?
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Do you think it was co-incidental that Jesus was tempted right after hearing God’s public affirmation and calling (his baptism)?
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Do you think we are more susceptible to temptation as Christians? If so why?
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What is the difference between being tempted and being tested?
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Does God tempt us? (see James 1:13) Does God test us? If so for what purpose?( see James 1:3).
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What is do you think is the significance of Jesus been lead into the wilderness?
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Discuss the statement “Temptation always begins in the solitude of your mind”.
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What was at sake for Jesus when he was tempted?
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Discuss the three areas at stake when we are tempted; future, family and faith. Have you seen this to be true in your own life?
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Read Hebrews 4:14-16. What does it mean to you to know that Jesus has been “tempted in every way”.
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Discuss the statement; “Jesus did not come simply to pay for your sin. Jesus died and rose again to give you power over your sin.”
Sources:
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William Barclay – “The Gospel of Matthew – www.wjkbooks.com Andy Stanley – “ Pause” – North Point Community Church - http://northpoint.org
Send feedback, comments or questions to: [email protected]
#1. With Temptation There Is Always More At STAKE Than You Might Think #2. Your Ability To Resist Temptation Depends On Your Willingness To TRUST God. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew 3:16- 4:2 “tempted” Greek
πειραζω “pirad’zo” – also translated as “test”
From The Text:
• Temptations Help To REFINE And DEFINE Our Character • Temptation Always Begin In The SOLITUDE Of Our Mind “Temptation is not the penalty of been human, it is the glory of being human. It is the test which comes to those whom God wishes to use.” ~William Barclay~
Jesus Did Not Come Simply To Pay For Your Sin Jesus Died And Rose Again To Break The Power Of Sin In Your Life The Three Temptations:
#1. To Meet A Legitimate NEED In A Illegitimate Way. #2. To Use God To Accomplish Our Own AGENDA. #3. To Do The Right Thing But In The WRONG Way (Take A Shortcut).
What Is At Stake?
• Your FUTURE • Your FAMILY • Your FAITH
This Week PAUSE And Say:
“Temptation You Will Not Steal My Future, You Will Not Steal My Family, You Will Not Steal My Faith!”
Life Group Discussion Questions At Waipuna Chapel we believe that Spiritual growth happens best in the context of small intimate groups where authentic Christian community can be experienced and faith can be explored in a safe, biblical way. Contact Pastor [email protected] to connect with a Life Group and start growing today.
Read Matthew 3:16 - 4:11 (Read the entire passage - We will study the later verses, 4: 3-11, in more depth in the coming weeks).
•
What does the fact that Jesus was tempted tell you about temptation?
•
Do you think it was co-incidental that Jesus was tempted right after hearing God’s public affirmation and calling (his baptism)?
•
Do you think we are more susceptible to temptation as Christians? If so why?
•
What is the difference between being tempted and being tested?
•
Does God tempt us? (see James 1:13) Does God test us? If so for what purpose?( see James 1:3).
•
What is do you think is the significance of Jesus been lead into the wilderness?
•
Discuss the statement “Temptation always begins in the solitude of your mind”.
•
What was at sake for Jesus when he was tempted?
•
Discuss the three areas at stake when we are tempted; future, family and faith. Have you seen this to be true in your own life?
•
Read Hebrews 4:14-16. What does it mean to you to know that Jesus has been “tempted in every way”.
•
Discuss the statement; “Jesus did not come simply to pay for your sin. Jesus died and rose again to give you power over your sin.”
Sources:
• •
William Barclay – “The Gospel of Matthew – www.wjkbooks.com Andy Stanley – “ Pause” – North Point Community Church - http://northpoint.org
Send feedback, comments or questions to: [email protected]
