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Tag Archives: Temptation
Resist Temptation
(Luke 17:1-2) For those who are coming to Jesus one of the great challenges is the need to resist temptation. In this section of scripture Jesus makes it abundantly clear that temptation to sin will surely come just as night … Continue reading
The Temptation of Christ
(Luke 4:1-13) After receiving the Holy Spirit at the commencement of his ministry, Jesus was led into the wilderness and fasted for forty days and nights. After this he was tempted by Satan. In the three temptations that he was … Continue reading
Let This Cup Pass
(Mark 14:32-42) Jesus took the disciples, Peter, James and John with him into the gardens at Gethsemane to pray, knowing his betrayal was at hand. He was greatly distressed and deeply troubled as he knew the suffering that he was … Continue reading
Jesus in the Wilderness
(Mark 1:12-13) After his baptism, Jesus was taken out into the wilderness for forty days where he fasted and was tempted by Satan. Mark’s account says very little about this event, but it is significant and one from which we … Continue reading
Jesus Prays in the Garden at Gethsemane
(Matthew 26:36-46) After the Last Supper we see Jesus take the disciples and go to the garden at Gethsemane. What we see when Jesus prays in the garden at Gethsemane is that these are the last few hours before his betrayal. He … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 26
Tagged Jesus Betrayal, Jesus Tempted, Prayer, Temptation
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The Disciples Will Fall Away
(Matthew 26:30-35) After the last supper Jesus and the disciples went out to the Mount of Olives. In keeping with his desire that there be no surprises, Jesus told the disciples they would all fall away from him that very … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 26
Tagged Faith, Power, Repentance, Suffering as a Christian, Temptation, Walking in the Spirit
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Temptations to Sin are Sure to Come
(Matthew 18:7-9) As we live in this world we must understand that there are many temptations to sin in the world. Jesus was well aware of this for he knew that temptations to sin are sure to come and in … Continue reading
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 18
Tagged Suffering as a Christian, Temptation, Walking in the Spirit
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Jesus Foretells his Death and Resurrection
(Matthew 16:21-23) Jesus regularly pre-warned the disciples of things to come. Jesus never leaves us completely in the dark, either then or now. Here we see Jesus foretells his death and resurrection to his disciples so they would understand what … Continue reading
The Temptation of Christ
(Matthew Chapter 4) This chapter is interesting for we see in it the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and this is interesting because we also see that before he began he was attacked by Satan and tempted in the wilderness. Also … Continue reading
