There is an enduring caricature that the successful Christian life is always happy: that if we diligently follow Jesus, then we will have a stellar career, a happy marriage with 2.5 perfect children and everything we need when we need it. Eventually we learn that caricature is a myth, and understand why Scripture describes the Christian life with terms like waiting, suffering and trials.
This series examines the Temptations of Jesus with the goal of learning how to face waiting and affliction with hope, trust and endurance.
Resources: Gospel of Matthew
Genre: Understanding Gospels
10 Matthew 4:1-4 1st Temptation: Stones to bread
The audio link below is a shorter talk called “When God says no” by Krisan Marotta recorded before a live audience on January 11, 2009.
11 Matthew 4:5-7 2nd Temptation: Jump from the pinnacle
The audio link below is a shorter talk called “When God seems Distant” by Krisan Marotta recorded before a live audience on January 18, 2009.
12 Matthew 4:8-11 3rd Temptation: Bow down
The audio link below is a shorter talk called “When Life is Hard” by Krisan Marotta recorded before a live audience on January 25, 2009
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