Summer of Jesus | Week 1

John Baptizes Jesus
Mk 1:9-11, Lk 3:21-22, Mt 3:13-17, Jn 1:29-34

Jesus models what we are supposed to do when we accept Him as Lord and Savior.

Some people believe that you only receive the Holy Spirit when you are baptized, so they might think that the act saves them.

Jesus’ Temptation in the Desert
Mk 1:12-13, Mt 4:1-11, Lk 4:1-13

Jesus was being obedient to the immediate calling of the Holy Spirit. Jesus being obedient was leading him to a temptation.

Satan tempted Jesus when he was weak and isolated. After Jesus resists him, Satan then waits fro the next opportune time to attack him.

Satan uses what will possibly work to tempt; in this case, he uses the Scriptures to turn God’s own words against him.

Satan knows what will work on us, he can use the good things of God.

Jesus stands up to Satan by using Scripture as a defense.

We are told in Mt 26:39 to keep watch (be mindful, prepared, and ready) and to pray (communion w/God and God strengthening us SO THAT we are able to stand up, and as Jesus models, he “sticks it” to Satan by quoting Scripture to him.

Satan is compared to a lion (1 Pt 5:8-10). He prowls around waiting to attack. Real lions stalk their prey; their end game is not just to wound but you but to rip you apart and kill you. Lions look to attack the young, the weak, and those are already wounded and hurt.