The Scripture tells us that “We do not have a high priest [talking about Jesus] who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) And again, “ Because He himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
Temptations are a very real part of our lives. They were also a very real part of Jesus’ life. And at no time did Jesus face more temptations than he did in the hours of his passion, suffering, and death.
This Lent, we will take a closer look at the temptations Jesus faced when he was most vulnerable and learn from Him so that we might follow his ways when we face the same. And one of the things we learn is the power of “not” to guide us to Him and to a victory over what tempts us.
Luke 23:32-43 Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to Read More
Luke 23:26-31, 39 And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. But turning to them Jesus Read More
Luke 22:63-71; 23:1-12 Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him. When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and Read More
Luke 22:47-53 While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they Read More
Luke 22:39-46 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, Read More
Ash Wednesday reminds us that we are no longer the perfect creations that God placed into the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve chose to be less than perfect. They chose to sin. And as a result, from dust were they created and to dust (or ash) they would return. Like Adam and Eve, we Read More
