temptation of jesus

Temptation: Through the Eyes of Satan

sethk — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:16:12 -0400

I have never tried to impersonate Satan before. He's not the kind of guy you want to model your life after. …(Continue Reading)

The Weapon of Prayer (Matthew 4.1-2)

sethk — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:22:04 -0400

This sermon is from the same passage and notes as last week's, "How to Make War—Not Love—With Temptation." But even two sermons preached from the same text are like identical twins: they …(Continue Reading)

How to Make War—Not Love—With Temptation (Matthew 4.1-2)

sethk — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:16:25 -0400

Temptation, like junk mail, is simply an invitation. It says, “Hey! Would you like to sin?”
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God, strike me dead!!! See? He doesn't exist.

sethk — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:34:10 -0400

When Satan tempted Jesus to hurl Himself over the 450 foot drop from the pinnacle of the temple into the Kidron Valley (Mat 4:6), Jesus knew that His angels would come to rescue Him (Mat 26:53). …(Continue Reading)

Why are the temptations of Jesus recorded in different order?

sethk — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:15:29 -0400

If you've read through the gospels at least a few times you've probably noticed this. Does this imply an internal contradiction in the gospels? …(Continue Reading)