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Lesson 60

Lesson 60. What are we asking God to do when we pray the Sixth Petition?. Who deceives us or leads us into temptation?. Ephesians 2:1-3

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Lesson 60

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  1. Lesson 60

  2. What are we asking God to do when we pray the Sixth Petition?

  3. Who deceives us or leads us into temptation? Ephesians 2:1-3 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. the devil the world our sinful nature

  4. Who deceives us or leads us into temptation? James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone… God NEVER tempts us!

  5. Key Point #1 The devil, the world, and our sinful nature lead us into temptation.

  6. What is temptation? Genesis 3:1-6

  7. Genesis 3:1-6 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

  8. What is temptation? Genesis 3:1-6 false belief

  9. What is temptation? Matthew 27:3-5 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. despair

  10. What is temptation? 1 Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. shameful sin

  11. Key Point #2 Temptation is any situation in which we may be led into false belief, despair, or other great and shameful sins.

  12. What are we asking God to do about such temptations? 1 Corinthians 10:12-13a So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. keep temptation away from us

  13. What are we asking God to do about such temptations? 1 Corinthians 10:13b But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

  14. What are we asking God to do about such temptations? Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. help us overcome temptation

  15. Key Point #3 We are asking God to keep temptations away from us and to help us overcome them when they come to us.

  16. John claims he can’t help being an alcoholic because he was born that way. By making that claim, how is John actually accusing God of tempting him to sin?

  17. God doesn’t tempt us, but he does test us. Give an example of this from the Bible. Give an example of this from the life of someone your age.

  18. There are three main areas in which the devil, the world, and our sinful nature tempt us. Which do you think has the worst outcome? Why? Which do you think most people think of first when the word “temptations” comes to mind? Why, in your opinion, do we think of that one more than the other two?

  19. Agree or Disagree? The older Christians get, the more easily they can overcome temptations.

  20. Give an example of a place we should stay away from to avoid temptations. Give an example of people we should stay away from to avoid temptations.

  21. Agree or Disagree? It is easier to stay away from temptation if you attend a Christian school than if you attend a public school.

  22. Martin Luther once said, “Without temptations, a man cannot appreciate Holy Scripture.” Why do you suppose he said that?

  23. In regard to temptations, Martin Luther once said, “You cannot prevent the birds from flying in the air over your head, but you can certainly prevent them from building a nest in your hair.” What was he trying to teach about temptation?

  24. Agree or Disagree? The devil tries to tempt believers more than unbelievers.

  25. A friend of yours tells you that it is not a sin to consider a temptation, as long as you don’t go through with it. How would you respond?

  26. Lesson 60 I ask God to help me so I am not overcome by temptations that might lead me to sin.

  27. Vocabulary… “Tempt” to try to get someone to sin

  28. Vocabulary… “Test” something God does in our lives to strengthen our faith in him

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