Ed Loney studies Jesus’ temptation in Matthew 4:1–11, organizing the message around the reality of temptation, the response to it, resistance, and eventual relief. He examines the temptations involving bread, the temple pinnacle, and the kingdoms of the world, then explains how Jesus answered each with Scripture relevant to the specific attack. Practical applications include guarding known weaknesses, considering sin’s cost, submitting to God, and leaving situations where fleeing is the appropriate response.

• Jesus’ wilderness temptation in Matthew 4:1–11
• Temptation as a common battle that is distinct from committing sin
• Physical appetite, pride, and the desire for possessions
• Applying Scripture accurately to a specific temptation
• Resisting the devil and fleeing external occasions of sin
• God’s faithfulness and the way of escape in 1 Corinthians 10:13

• Christ’s strength, rather than your own confidence, is the basis for victory.
• Use God’s Word to defeat sin rather than excuse it.
• Consider what sin will cost before accepting what it promises.
• When Scripture calls you to flee, leave the situation instead of remaining there to prove your strength.
• Expect recurring temptation and keep depending on the help God gives in His Word.

• No More Excuses
• Sword Fighting 101

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