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MATTHEW 4:1‑11
INTRODUCTION
This passage teaches many important truths…
Ø The Devil after the dove!
Ø The Reality of Satan
Ø The Relentlessness of Satan
Ø The Ruthlessness of Satan
But it also and most importantly emphasizes…
Ø The deity and royalty of Christ in his ability to defeat Satan
Ø How Christians can resist and overcome temptations.
\\ 1A.
The Devil’s Devices
1B.
Satan wants you to focus on yourself (4:3-4)
Satan will tempt you to doubt your relationship with God. (4:3a)
Satan will tempt you to doubt God’s Word.
(Genesis 3:1-5)
Satan will tempt you to doubt God’s love.
Satan will tempt you to doubt the Father’s provision.
2B.
Satan wants you to focus on others (4:5-7)
Satan will tempt you to “demonstrate” God’s faithfulness.
Satan will tempt you to believe that what others think is most important.
3B.
Satan wants you to forsake God’s plan.
(4:8-10)
Satan will tempt you to focus on happiness not holiness.
Leviticus 11:45 (NASB) 45‘For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy.’”
Satan will tempt you to seek the road of least resistance.
Serving the Lord is hard work (Acts 20:35; Romans 16:6, 12; 1 Timothy 5:17)
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The Devil’s Defeat (4:10-11)
1B.
Recognize Satan for who he is
He is a Reckless Liar
John 8:44 (NASB) 44“You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father.
He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him.
Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
He is a Roaring Lion
1 Peter 5:8 (NASB) 8Be of sober spirit, be on the alert.
Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
"devour" = katapino, to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (lit.
or fig.):‑‑devour, drown, swallow (up).
Ø He always attacks at our point of weakness.
Ø Often he attacks when we are physically weak.
He is a Real Loser
Revelation 20:10 (NASB) 10And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone...
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Resist Satan with the Word (1 Peter 5:6-11)
Submit To God's Reign (1 Peter 5:6)
James 4:7 (NASB) 7Submit therefore to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Rest in God's Care (1 Peter 5:7)
Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB) 28“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
29“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30“For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Remember God's Word
Psalm 119:11 (NASB) 11Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.
Remain Faithful to Your Calling (1 Peter 5:9)
Rely On God to Bring Victory (1 Peter 5:10-11)
APPLICATION
A word to those who have placed their faith in Christ alone.
Ø Satan is real
Ø Satan is relentless and ruthless
Ø Satan can be resisted.
A word to those who have not place their faith in Christ
Ø Satan is a liar, a lion, and a loser
Ø Jesus Christ is the victor and He is the only Savior.
\\ WHAT TO DO WHEN SATAN COMES CALLING \\ MATTHEW 4:1‑11
1A.
The Devil’s ______________________________
1B.
Satan wants you to focus on ______________ (4:3-4)
Satan will tempt you to _________________ your relationship with God. (4:3a)
Satan will tempt you to ________________ God’s Word.
(Genesis 3:1-5)
Satan will tempt you to _____________________ God’s love.
Satan will tempt you to doubt the Father’s provision.
2B.
Satan wants you to focus on _______________ (4:5-7)
Satan will tempt you to “demonstrate” God’s faithfulness.
Satan will tempt you to _____________________ that what others think is most important.
3B.
Satan wants you to forsake God’s _______________.
(4:8-10)
Satan will tempt you to focus on happiness not holiness.
(Leviticus 11:45)
Satan will tempt you to seek the road of least ______________________.
Serving the Lord is hard work (Acts 20:35; Romans 16:6, 12; 1 Timothy 5:17)
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The Devil’s Defeat (4:10-11)
1B.
Recognize Satan for who he is
He is Reckless __________________ (John 8:44)
He is a Roaring ________________ (1 Peter 5:8)
He is a Real ______________ (Revelation 20:10)
2B.
Resist Satan with the Word (1 Peter 5:6-11)
_______________ To God's Reign (1 Peter 5:6)
James 4:7 (NASB) 7Submit therefore to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
__________________ in God's Care (1 Peter 5:7)
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