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Facing A Spiritual Crisis

Mark 1:12-13

Notice the stages in a spiritual crisis:

1. It often follows a great victory.

2. It begins with intense preoccupation.

3. It can turn to retreat and isolation.

Temptation

Intense struggle

Seeking relief

I. The Reality of Spiritual Crisis

Jesus’ temptations centered around…

Food-

Fear-

Faith-

II. The Intensity of Spiritual Crisis

Loneliness

Liability

Length

III. The Victory In a Spiritual Crisis

Resolve

Renewal

Return