January 1, 2023

Tested

Pastor:
Passage: Luke 4:1-13

CENTRAL TRUTH:
We can experience great joy because JESUS OVERCAME TEMPTATION.

THREE REASONS WHY THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS BRINGS ABOUT GREAT JOY:
His victory reveals Him as GOD'S TRUE SON AND REPRESENTATIVE OF HUMANITY.
His victory enables him to HELP US IN OUR TIME OF NEED.
His victory gives us the BLUEPRINT FOR OVERCOMING TEMPTATION.

Confidence in the SPIRIT'S POWER.
Confidence in RELATIONSHIP TO THE FATHER.
Confidence in the WORD OF GOD.
Confidence in the PLAN OF GOD.