Let's Talk About Temptation

Getting to Know the Amazing Jesus Series

The Amazing Jesus: Our Brother 

Study Guide 

Message for Sunday July 21, 2019

This Week Reading:  Hebrews 2:14-18  

Main Themes: Jesus' Incarnation (Means Jesus becoming human); Temptation; Victory over Satan; Deliverance from Evil 

Background Information:

Section One
Satan seeks to take us away from the purpose God has for our lives. God's purpose for our lives is that we become Jesus' disciples. A disciple of Jesus is a person who 
    1. is following Jesus 
    2. is being changed day by day to be like Jesus and 
    3. is on a mission of making disciples of other people

The devil which means literally means slanderer uses the 3 D's to tempt us away from jesus' purpose. the 2 d's are;
    1. distractions
    2. doubts
    3. defeated   

Section Two

Jesus came to destroy the works and power of Satan - 1 John 3:8. The first work of Satan that Jesus destroyed was death. The result of Adam and Eve's sin was that death entered the world. Before that man was not subject to death. One of the consequences of Adam and Eve's sin was that all man would now die. Read Genesis chapter 3 verse 19 and Romans chapter 5 verse 12. Hebrews chapter 2 verse 15 tells us that through Jesus death we are freed from the fear of death. This is so because now death is no longer the end but rather the beginning of our new life in eternity. Read 2 timothy chapter 1 verse 10. Read 1 Corinthians 15: 54-55. The point here is that because of Jesus death on the cross death has been defeated and is no longer the end for a follower of Jesus.

Section Three

 Jesus came to destroy the works and power of Satan - 1 John 3:8. The second work of Satan that Jesus destroyed was the power of sin. A disciple of Jesus now through the power of Jesus has the power not to sin. The power to live free. This involves learning how to overcome temptation.

Point of Light Group Guide: 

A. Welcome: Welcome everyone especially new persons and read out loud the purpose of your group:

Our goal is to grow as disciples of Jesus and to make disciples of other people and invite them to our group or start another group with them. 

B. Worship Time: Spend a few minutes singing a worship song. Here is one you may want to use amazing grace or pick your own on YouTube

C. Word: Read Hebrews 2:14-18 aloud together.

D. Discuss the following questions together

Point of Light Group Questions

1. Read and discuss section one of the Background information - give examples of the 3          D's.

2. Read the following Bible verses describing Satan (the Devil) and discuss each giving examples of how it effects us: John 8:44; Acts 10:38; 1 Timothy 3:7; 1 Peter 5:8)

3.  Discuss why Jesus came from section 2 above. Discuss how the verses teach that death is no longer the end for a disciple of Jesus. Read John 3:16 and ask if everyone has made the decision be a follower Jesus. 

4. Discuss why Jesus came from section 3 above.  Read and discuss the following scriptures together; 2 Corinthians 10:13 and James 4:7. How will this help you in your life  

E. Prayer Time: 

                 1. Pray for an empty chair representing new people who you want to join                                     the group. Name names of people specifically.

                 2. Pray for the needs of the members of the group. It is best to divide into 2                               groups one of male and the other female.