No matter who you are, you face temptations. All of us want what we can’t or shouldn’t have, so what should we do? Many suggest the fight is a matter of self-control, of will-power, but the real answer is far more profound and freeing. This could be the year for you where temptation loses its power in your life so you can rise above it. Find out how that can happen as we resume our Good News Everywhere Series with “Jesus in Temptations.”
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
When it comes to food, do you enjoy more sweet or savory? Give examples.
READ
Genesis 39; I Corinthians 6:18; Hebrews 4:15
TAKEAWAYS
Three temptations of Joseph:
1. The temptation of power
2. The temptation of pleasure
3. The temptation of despair
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How do you think power tempts Christians today?
2. How do you think a person should determine whether a pleasure is good or evil?
APPLICATION
In what situations do you feel most sorry for yourself (despair), why?
MENTORSHIP:
How is your love (or lack of love) for God determining your choices today? Give specific examples.
