June 17, 2012
Passage:  Matthew 4:1-11
Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Temptation comes in ways we can anticipate.

I. Jesus defeats the temptation to serve Himself.
            A. The Devil suggests Jesus take charge.
            B. Jesus yields to the will of the Father.

II. Jesus defeats the temptation to exalt Himself.
            A. The Devil suggests Jesus obey Scripture.
            B. Jesus shows how to obey all Scripture.

III. Jesus defeats the temptation to protect Himself.
            A. The  Devil suggests Jesus take the easy way.
            B. Jesus states that God’s way is the only way.