Pastor Micah started a new series this week called "From the Ashes: Embracing the Full Life of God." Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered, and destroyed.
However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter how bad before, are never irredeemable. Said another way, you are not broken beyond repair. In and through Christ, you can rise above the ashes and experience abundant life. But this isn’t just a series for the broken and shattered - this is for anyone who wants to grow in the knowledge and understanding of Christ. Each week we will look at one aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth and what we can learn from Him.
We must first acknowledge that temptation should be expected in our lives. Jesus experienced temptation of every kind and was able to overcome it. His example teaches us what we need to know in battling temptation and rising above it in our own lives. By looking at how Jesus dealt with temptation during His 40 days in the wilderness in Matthew chapter 4 we find 4 keys to overcoming temptation in our own lives:
Bottom Line: If scripture was sufficient for Jesus, then it ought to be enough for us too!
