Scripture
3/27/202637 min
When you’re in the wilderness, how do you handle the trials, the difficulties, and the temptations?
In Luke 4, we have a famous passage about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Jesus is assaulted by the Devil, and he deals with it through the Word of God. We’re going to look at how Jesus uses Scripture, and how, in a practical way, we can too.
This text shows us 1) the depth and complexity of evil, 2) some of the strategies of evil, and 3) how to defeat evil using Scripture.
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[ on-hold music] Welcome to Gospel and Life. Where do you turn when you need clarity or strength in a difficult situation? In Luke's gospel, we see how Jesus confronted his own temptations and trials through scripture and prayer. Today, Tim Keller explores how we can claim these same powerful resources and how we can live with hope and resilience in a difficult world.
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[upbeat music] The scripture reading is taken from Luke chapter four, verses one through thirteen. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone.'" The devil led him to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority and splendor. It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.