The First Temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13)

The book of Hebrews says 'Jesus was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.' The First Temptation of Christ parallels our own temptation, as our adversary attempts to get us to believe basic lies related to the problem of provision, the problem of power, and the problem of pain. The problem of provision: How will I survive? The problem of power: What do I have control over? The problem of pain: Why do I have to suffer? Jesus resists each of these temptations, not with power, but with truth; and his life, death and resurrection deal with these problems at their very foundation. This sermon was preached at Sunday Night at St John's on the first Sunday in Lent, 17th February 2013. It is designed to be used with

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