Each day brings temptations. Each day the Tempter comes to speak lies into our ears and to bring death into our hearts. He wants nothing more to kill us and drive us from God. That’s what we see when we look into the desert where Jesus was tempted by the Devil for 40 days and nights. The Tempter wanted to nothing more than to destroy Jesus, his mission and his work. But Jesus conquered. At the end of the 40 days, Jesus sent the devil away and bowed in worship. But be careful what you see as you watch. This is not a lesson for us about how to beat temptation. This is a story about how our Savior Jesus beat temptation. It is a story about his victory on our behalf. See that! See how he threw the devil down and made him harmless to us. See how he took away his sting. See how he sent the devil packing. See Life Better: You are conquerors through the One who conquered.

This is a sermon by Pastor Nate Bourman from Mount Lebanon on Matthew 4:1-11. For more information about Mount Lebanon or to listen to more audio or video content, check out our website: TheMountMKE.org