Summary: The bible says Jesus was tempted in every way, as we are, yet without sin.<br> I don't know about you, but I've never been tempted to turn a stone into bread.<br> <br> So how do Jesus' temptations during his 40 days in the wilderness relate to our own temptations?<br> <br> As we explore Jesus' temptations a bit more deeply, we find that they arise because of problems that are common to all human beings.<br> The problem of provision. The basic question is - How will I live? Will God provide? The temptation is to believe the lie that God is not good.<br> The problem of power. The basic question is - what will I worship? Is God in control? The temptation is to believe the lie that God is not great - and to take matters into our own hands.<br> The problem of pain. The basic question is - why must I suffer? Does God care? The temptation is to believe the lie that God is not loving. <br> Jesus knows that temptation, and any battle with evil, is not a power encounter but a truth encounter. He stands up against every lie with the truth - the Word of God. And through his overcoming of evil, proves to us the truth of God - that God is good, that God is in control, and that God is loving.<br> <br> This sermon was preached at Pakenham Lakeside Church ( www.pakenhamlakesidechurch.org.au )on Sunday 14th February, 2016 (Lent 1).<br> It can be used with the<a href="https://prezi.com/illw1pggeuwy/tempted-in-every-way-luke-4-lent-1-2016/#">Prezi zooming visuals found at this link.</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
