February 26th, 2025
by Dr. Josh Franklin
by Dr. Josh Franklin
"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." - Hebrews 4:15
"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." - Psalm 119:11
When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), He didn't rely on His divine power - He relied on Scripture. This wasn't just a coincidence; it was a model for us to follow. Jesus demonstrated that the Word of God is our most effective weapon against spiritual attacks. He didn't argue with the devil or try to reason with him; He simply quoted Scripture. Jesus didn't have the scroll of Deuteronomy in his backpack on his way to the Mount of Temptation. He has memorized and internalized God’s Word, which is our best strategy against Satan’s temptations as well. We don't need elaborate strategies or complex solutions for spiritual warfare - we need to know and speak God's Word.
Reflection Question - How can you better prepare yourself to follow Jesus' example of using Scripture when faced with temptation?
“Jesus, thank You for showing me how to handle temptation and spiritual warfare. Help me follow Your example of standing firm on God's Word. Help me as I grow in the discipline to memorize and internalize Scripture so I’m ready when challenges come. In Your Name, amen.”
From the audio message: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword ": https://www.joshfranklin.org/sermons
also check out an article also entitled: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword" https://www.joshfranklin.org/blog/2024/04/09/when-your-bible-becomes-a-sword
"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." - Psalm 119:11
When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), He didn't rely on His divine power - He relied on Scripture. This wasn't just a coincidence; it was a model for us to follow. Jesus demonstrated that the Word of God is our most effective weapon against spiritual attacks. He didn't argue with the devil or try to reason with him; He simply quoted Scripture. Jesus didn't have the scroll of Deuteronomy in his backpack on his way to the Mount of Temptation. He has memorized and internalized God’s Word, which is our best strategy against Satan’s temptations as well. We don't need elaborate strategies or complex solutions for spiritual warfare - we need to know and speak God's Word.
Reflection Question - How can you better prepare yourself to follow Jesus' example of using Scripture when faced with temptation?
“Jesus, thank You for showing me how to handle temptation and spiritual warfare. Help me follow Your example of standing firm on God's Word. Help me as I grow in the discipline to memorize and internalize Scripture so I’m ready when challenges come. In Your Name, amen.”
From the audio message: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword ": https://www.joshfranklin.org/sermons
also check out an article also entitled: "When Your Bible Becomes a Sword" https://www.joshfranklin.org/blog/2024/04/09/when-your-bible-becomes-a-sword
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