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Luke 2:46-47
“Jesus drew his sword on the banks of Jordan and threw away the scabbard.”
Temptations
Stones
Cast Down
Worship Satan
- Matt. 4:1-11
Disputants - Jesus and the Devil
“It is written”
- Matt. 4:1-11
Lessons we can Learn
1. Do God’s will no matter what the cost
Deny self - Luke 9:23-24
2. Resist by “It is written” - Ps. 119:11
3. No person is above temptation
- Matt. 4:1-11
Lessons we can Learn
4. Temptation may come at weakest point
5. Way of escape is always provided
1 Cor. 10:13
6. Great time of temptation after baptism
7. Purpose of Temptation – Jas. 1:12
Matt. 19:3-9 Mark 10:2-12
Disputants - Jesus and Pharisees
ISSUES:
1. Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
2. Why did Moses give a writing of divorce ?
Matt. 19:3-9 Mark 10:2-12
Resolved by Jesus:
1. Have you not read - Gen. 1:27 & 2:24
2. Moses because of Hardness of heart
3. Jesus Statement - only for fornication
1. Marriage is basic to God’s plan
2. Marriage is superior to parental relationship
3. One man for one woman - Mal. 2:14-16
4. God’s laws of marriage apply to all people
5. Only one cause for divorce and remarriage
Lessons we can Learn
Disputants - Jesus and Sadducees
Issue - Resurrection
Resolved by Jesus:
1. “Ye do err”
2. In resurrection do not marry - angels
3. There will be a resurrection
Matt. 22:23-33Mk. 12:18-27
1. Not un-christian to tell people they err
“Ye do greatly err” Mark 12:27
Gal. 6:1
2. Some questions are unanswerable
Matt. 22:23-33Mk. 12:18-27
Lessons we can Learn
Constantly involved in religious controversy
Always answered questions correctly
Attitude was one of love and concern
Love did not mean he failed to tell truth
Used Scripture to answer
Christians should
Speak up instead of clam up when religion is discussed.
Study and learn the truth
1 Pet. 3:15 “Be ready always to give an answer”
Sermon by Arthur PigmanSermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809Evans, Ga. 30809
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Sunday Evening Sept. 17, 2006Sunday Evening Sept. 17, 2006
