Luke 3:21-4:13 - Applying Yeshua's T'vilah, Genealogy, and Temptation

 

I. Introduction - Four Evidences about who Yeshua is 
      a. The personal evidence of water t'vilah (immersion) - Luke 3:21a
      b. The visual evidence of Ruach HaKodesh - Luke 3:21b,22a
      c. The verbal evidence of the heavenly Father - Luke 3:22b
      d. The historical evidence of a strong family - Luke 3:23-38

II. Luke 4:1-13 - HaSatan's Subtle, Menacing Whisper
       a. 'You have physical needs - satisfy them the way I suggest.'
       b. 'You deserve the best and the most - you can get it quicker by doing it my way.'
       c. 'It's somewhere in Scripture - go ahead and test ADONAI - live dangerously.'

III. Practical Tips/Truths About Temptation     
       a. It is not a sin to be tempted
       b. No temptation is new or irresistible
       c. The best weapon against temptation is to quote the Word of God
       d. The best strategy is to avoid tempting situations and spend time with godly people
       e. We never become immune to temptation
       f. The closer we are to ADONAI, the easier it is to resist temptation