“Tell these stones to become bread”
Have you ever found yourself in a position, knowing fully well that God had blessed you with something or someone in someplace and yet you’re under intense pressure, due to what you are seeing or hearing or experiencing, to think or feel or do something contrary, that may Jeopardize the blessing? You are not alone. This intense pressure is called Temptation.
This month we are looking into what lessons we can learn, on how Jesus was able to realign His body, soul and spirit, (Physical, Emotional and Mental Well-being)with the truth of the Purpose which God had blessed him with, in the wilderness of Temptation.
Main Text Text Matthew 4:1-11
The three temptations which Matthew records, give an insight into the issues that Jesus was wrestling with during his forty days in the wilderness. Today we are examining the First temptation of Jesus, “command that these stones become bread.”
Why do you think The Spirit lead Jesus into the Wilderness to be tempted by the devil?
Read James 1. 12-15
- What is the difference between Temptation and sin? can God Tempt you?
- What was plan of the tempter? (Short term goal?)
- How was the temptation effected?
- Why was He tempted? (Long term goal?)
- Was the Hunger problem resolved?
- What did Jesus need to do to overcome the Temptation?
- How did He overcome the Temptation?
- Why did He overcome the Temptation?
- What could have happened to Jesus if He actually commanded to stones to become bread?
Action Plan
- What examples of “command that these stones become bread.” events do you know or have experienced?
- Describe the how and why of the example above.
‘Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.’
Hebrews 4:14-16
Purpose refers to “your” chosen set of life goals that guides your actions and gives meaning to life. Purposeis both an anchor and a compass in your Life journey; while securing you against life’s storms and distractions, it is also directing you toward what matters most.
*** Next week study is on second Temptation “… throw Yourself down. “ ******
