Applying Scripture to Overcome Temptations: Insights from Luke's Account

Lesson 3

Luke wrote an account which he investigated carefully for Theophilus to know the exact truth Luke 1 Jesus: John the Baptist is born Luke 2 Luke 3 Jesus baptism; a genealogy Luke 4 Nazareth and Capernaum, healing Peter s mother in law, casting out demons . Luke 1 Gabriel announced birth of John and Luke 2 Jesus birth Luke 3 John preaches baptism of repentance: Luke 4 Jesus temptation, teaching in

Jesus returned from the Jordan where John baptized Him Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit led Him into the wilderness during the 40 days of being tempted by the devil Turn a stone into bread: Man does not live by bread alone

Matt. 4:4 God s mouth Deut. 8:1 cared for them with manna so they would understand that man lives by everything coming from His mouth His word. Israel was in the wilderness, just like Jesus was! Is. 55:11 forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire. Matt. 4:4 Man lives by every word out of Deut. 8:1- -3 3 God reminded Israel how He Is. 55:11 So will My word be which goes

How can we apply Scripture to the temptations we face today? Fear, panic, listening to lies thinking they are truth? Ps. 139:23 heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts. 2 Tim. 1:7 fear, but of power and love and discipline. Ps. 56:3 You. John 17:17 Ps. 139:23 Search me oh God, and know my 2 Tim. 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of Ps. 56:3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in John 17:17 Your word is truth.

Temptation: kingdoms of the world, which had been handed over to him, by God in the first place. I will give You all this domain, IF you worship me. Jesus: It is written Lord your God and serve Him only. Temptation: come. This time Satan Jesus: You shall not put the Lord your God to the test. Deut. 6:16 Temptation: The devil showed Him all the It is written, You shall worship the Temptation: Injure Himself so angels will Satan quotes Scripture Deut. 6:16

I John 5:19 of the evil one. Eph. 2:1 power of the air, the spirit that NOW works in the sons of disobedience Rev. 12:9 Gen. 3 John 8:44 for he speaks from his own nature. His lies SOUND like truth . I John 5:19 The whole world lies in the power Eph. 2:1- -2 2 The devil is: the prince of the Rev. 12:9 The red dragon, the serpent of old Gen. 3 The deceiver of the world: cursed John 8:44 a murderer, liar and father of lies

Jesus goes to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and teaches in the synagogue as was His habit. In Nazareth, where He had been brought up, He teaches from the book of Isaiah, which had been handed to Him. HE searched for the specific passage He wanted to read: Is. 61:1 Is. 61:1- -2b 2b

Synagogue: Place for worship and reading of Scripture Originated as early as the Babylonian captivity, during the 400 years between Old and New Testament A means of preserving their faith Sabbath: sanctified, holy, sign between Israel and God, a perpetual covenant. The day God rested from all His work, and commanded us to rest. Synagogue: An assembly place for Jews Sabbath: The 7thday of the week, blessed and

The Spirit of the Lord was upon Him Preached the gospel to the poor Proclaimed liberty to the captives Recovery of sight to the blind Set oppressed free Proclaimed favorable year of our Lord He did NOT read the rest of verse 2 about the day of God s vengeance: It was yet future They only knew Him as Joseph s son, yet they marveled at His gracious words.

Physician, heal thyself which was Hippocrates instructions to physicians. They wanted Him to prove Himself by doing in Nazareth, what He d done in Capernaum. A prophet is not welcome in his hometown He gave Old Testament references of Elijah going to a Gentile widow in Sidon and Elisha going to a Gentile leper of Syria. NOT to a Jew People were filled with rage and tried to kill Him. This showed their true hearts. But He passed through them and went away.

Jesus goes to Capernaum, taught on the Sabbath in the synagogue Rebuked a demon and delivered a man who was demon possessed IN the synagogue Demons call Him the Holy One of God first People were amazed at Jesus authority in teaching and power over demons/spirits Demon didn t do the man any harm, so they must ve done him harm before He fulfilled Is. 61 News of Him spread

He left the synagogue and went to Peters house where He healed his mother in law He healed all who came to Him Demons called Him, The Son of God but He stopped them from speaking because they knew He was the Christ, and seemed to have to proclaim it: but the timing was not right. He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea because He knew His purpose: to preach the kingdom of God.

Jesus fulfilled verses 1-2b. How are WE supposed to follow His example? Preach the gospel, it is the favorable year of the Lord, we have the good news Temptations: MUST be met with Scripture and its truths. It is our sword We are to be led by the Spirit just as Jesus was We are to share the gospel as described in Isaiah. It is GOOD NEWS!!

Jesus gets in Simons boat because the crowds are pressing in around Him When He had finished speaking, He told Simon to put into deep water. Simon didn t tell Him he hadn t caught any fish .. He now told Him they d done that all night, but, I will do as you say . The catch was so big it was breaking their nets and they had to call James and John to come help them. Eph. 3:20 Eph. 3:20

Simon Peter fell down at Jesus feet, Go away from me Lord for I am a sinful man. The Holy One of God reveals sin and Peter is convicted. They are amazed because of the catch but Jesus says, Do not fear. Amazed: stunned at what they see or hear due to the suddenness and unusualness of the phenomenon. Simon now calls Him Lord, not Master. They left everything and followed Him. Amazed: referring to someone who becomes

Jesus healed the leper, after he fell on his face and implored Him, If If You are willing, You can Jesus tells him to present himself before the priest, just as the Law of Moses instructs Large crowds were gathering to listen, and to be healed. But, Jesus would often slip away to the wilderness, where He had been tempted, to pray; to speak with the Father. can make me clean.

Pharisees and teachers of the law from Galilee and Judea, even Jerusalem had come to hear Him teach in Capernaum, his home town. They saw him heal the paralytic The power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. Everything He did, was what the Father told Him to do. Four friends of the paralytic were relentless in their pursuit to get him in front of Jesus.

Scribes: the majority were Pharisees. They were enrolled in the Sanhedrin. Pharisees: separated ones , dedicated to keeping the Law. Everything was outward for show; their hearts were not right. Enemies of Jesus. Scribes: copied, wrote copies of the Law and Pharisees: a Jewish religious sect meaning

Friend, your sins are forgiven you. Not what he thought he was looking for. Spiritual healing. He was coming for physical healing. The Pharisees accused Him of blasphemy because only God can forgive sins. So to prove His authority, He healed the man. Vs. 26 They were ALL struck with astonishment, which included the Pharisees They began glorifying God, but they were also filled with fear.

Jesus saw a tax collector in his tax booth. Levi or Matthew (means the gift of God) and says, Follow Me . Just like Peter, James and John, he left everything and followed Jesus. Levi gave a big reception for Jesus and invited his fellow tax collectors and others The scribes and Pharisees complained to the disciples Jesus need a physician. I have come to call sinners to repentance. disciples about Jesus eating with sinners. Jesus answered them: the sick, not the well,

Disciple: a learner or follower of a teacher: John had them. Pharisees had them and Jesus had them. Your disciples eat and drink and don t fast Why would they fast when the bridegroom is with them? They will fast when the bridegroom is taken away from them. Then He begins a parable.

It reinforces the main theme Some are proverbial rather than a story Reasons used: to reveal truth to believers and to hide truth from those who had rejected it and/or hardened their hearts against it. Parables should amplify or affirm doctrine not establish it.

Parable: Old versus New Garments and Wine Skins The Old was passing away, the New was occurring The new was what John prepared the people for salvation through Jesus. Forgiveness Possible Theme: follow Jesus Life is a feast, not a famine or a funeral: and Jesus Christ is the only One who can make that kind of a difference. Wiersbe Possible Theme: Peter, James, John and Levi