lesson 23 christ fulfills the law and defeats the devil

Lesson 23

Christ fulfills the law and defeats the devil

Read Matthew 4:1-11

Points to Note What did the Holy Spirit do with

Jesus after his baptism?

What is fasting?

How long did Jesus fast?


Jesus after his baptism? Took him to the wilderness to

be tempted. What is fasting?

How long did Jesus fast?


Jesus after his baptism? Took him to the wilderness to be

tempted. What is fasting? Going without food for a period

of time How long did Jesus fast?

Points to Note What did the Holy Spirit do with Jesus

after his baptism? Took him to the wilderness to be

tempted. What is fasting? Going without food for a period of

time How long did Jesus fast? 40 days and 40 nights (1 day was

normal)

Points to Note List the three temptations: Change stones to bread Jump from top of the temple Bow down to worship the devil

Points to Note What was at the heart of the first

temptation? Doubt God’s promise

Points to Note What does Jesus use to fight

temptation?

Points to Note What does Jesus use to fight

temptation? God’s Word

Points to Note What was at the heart of the

second temptation? Test God’s promise

Points to Note How did Satan misquote Psalm

91:11-12?

How did Jesus respond?


91:11-12? He tried to use it against other

passages How did Jesus respond?


91:11-12? He tried to use it against other

passages How did Jesus respond? With God’s Word

Points to Note What was at the heart of the third

temptation?

How did Jesus respond?


temptation? Worship a false god, Satan

himself How did Jesus respond?


temptation? Worship a false god, Satan

himself How did Jesus respond? With God’s Word

Points to Note What did the devil then do?

What did the angels do?

Points to Note What did the devil then do? Left Jesus

What did the angels do?

Points to Note What did the devil then do? Left Jesus

What did the angels do? Strengthened Jesus

Discussion Read John 8:44. What does this tell us

about the devil? John 8:44 You belong to your father, the

devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Discussion Read John 8:44. What does this tell us

about the devil? John 8:44 You belong to your father, the

devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Father of lies

Discussion Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. What do these verses

teach us about the devil? 1 Peter 5:8–9 8 Be self-controlled and

alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Discussion Read 1 Peter 5:8-9. What do these verses

teach us about the devil? 1 Peter 5:8–9 8 Be self-controlled and alert.

Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

He is trying to destroy us.

Break and Quiz Time!

The Bible and My Life What ransom price did God

demand as payment for our sins? Leviticus 17:11 For the life of a

creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.

The Bible and My Life What ransom price did God demand as

payment for our sins? Leviticus 17:11 For the life of a

creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.

Blood


demand as payment for our sins? Hebrews 9:21-22 – In the same

way, he sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle and everything used in its ceremonies…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

The Bible and My Life What ransom price did God demand as

payment for our sins? Hebrews 9:21-22 – In the same way, he

sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle and everything used in its ceremonies…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

No blood = no forgiveness


demand as payment for our sins? 1 John 1:7 – The blood of Jesus, his

Son, purifies us from all sin.


demand as payment for our sins? 1 John 1:7 – The blood of Jesus,

his Son, purifies us from all sin. Blood of Jesus


demand as payment for our sins? Matthew 20:28 – The Son of Man

did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.


demand as payment for our sins? Matthew 20:28 – The Son of Man

did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Jesus gave his life as a ransom


demand as payment for our sins? God required Christ to pay the

ransom price of his blood, suffering, and death as the payment for our sins.

The Bible and My Life Why do we call Jesus’ blood holy,

precious, and innocent? 1 Peter 1:18-19 – You know that it

was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.


precious, and innocent? 1 Peter 1:18-19 – You know that it was

not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

No blemish or defect = holy


precious, and innocent? Psalm 49:7-8 – No man can

redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him – the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough.


precious, and innocent? Psalm 49:7-8 – No man can

redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him – the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough.

Costly = precious


precious, and innocent? Hebrews 4:15 – We have one who

has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.


precious, and innocent? Hebrews 4:15 – We have one who

has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.

Without sin = innocent


precious, and innocent? We call Jesus’ blood holy,

precious, and innocent because it is the blood of God’s perfect Son which paid for all of our sins.

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? Ephesians 1:7 – We have

redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? Ephesians 1:7 – We have

redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Sin

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? John 11:25-26 – I am the

resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? John 11:25-26 – I am the

resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

Death

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children

have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil.

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children

have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil.

Devil

The Bible and My Life From what did Christ redeem me? Christ redeemed me from sin,

death, and the devil.

The Bible and My Life How do I daily deal with my sinful

nature? Psalm 51:4, 17 – Against you, you

only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge…The sacrifices of God area broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.


nature? Psalm 51:4, 17 – Against you, you only,

have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge…The sacrifices of God area broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Daily contrition (sorry over sin)


nature? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins,

he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.


nature? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our

sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Confess sins and trust they are forgiven because of Jesus


nature? Ephesians 4:22-24 – You were taught,

with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.


nature? Ephesians 4:22-24 – You were taught,

with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Put off old self


nature? 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 – For Christ’s

love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.


nature? 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 – For Christ’s love

compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

Living my life for Jesus


nature? Daily contrition and

repentance, trusting in Jesus for forgiveness and changing my old life and living my life for him out of thanks for his blessings.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of

your notes!

Homework Memorize:

OT books (Genesis – Malachi) The Second Article of Apostles’ Creed John 11:25-26

Study notes for a quiz Read John 2:1-11 and John 11:1-47

a parent Questions for My Life

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