I.D. Theft: “Who Do Men Say I Am?”
Matthew 4:3-4
The tempter came to Jesus and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.'”
When instant gratification challenges obedience to Christ what action should we take?
Philippians 3:7
Whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
Matthew 4:5-7
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'” Jesus answered, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'”
When pursuits hinder growth in the knowledge of Christ, how do we prioritize our time?
Philippians 3:8
I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.
Matthew 4:8-10
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'”
When personal image takes away from worship of and service to Christ what should we do?
Philippians 3:9
I consider everything rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, having a righteousness that is through faith in Christ.