Luke 4 – Jesus in the Wilderness

CLASH OF TITANS

The New Era

He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son

(Colossians 1:13)

the “god of this world”

2 Corinthians 4:4 “the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

End of the Prophetic EraLuke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized…

God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. Hebrews 1:1-2

Birth of an Era

Luke 3:21-22 while He was praying, heaven was opened,and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."

Luke 4:1-2 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being put on trial by the devil..

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Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12

Clash of TitansAnd He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry.

..being put on trial by the devil.

Clash of TitansAnd He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry.

..being put on trial by the devil.

• 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

MODUS OPERANDI

Clash of TitansAnd the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Luke 4:3

• “I saw another beast resembling a bear…and they said to it, 'Arise, devour much meat!' Daniel 7:5

Kingdoms of Death

“appetites of the flesh”

Clash of TitansLuke 4:4 (NASB) And Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE.'"

God humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Deuteronomy 8:3

Clash of TitansAnd he led Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, "I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

Therefore if You worship before me, it shall all be Yours."

Luke 4:5-7 Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace…

Clash of TitansJesus answered him, "It is written, 'YOU SHALL WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND SERVE HIM ONLY.'"

Luke 4:8

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“…if You worship me, it shall all be Yours."

Luke 4:5-7

“Appetites of the Eyes”

Glory of U.S.A.

Clash of TitansAnd he led Him to Jerusalem and had Him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here; for it is written, 'HE WILL COMMAND HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU TO GUARD YOU,' and, 'ON their HANDS THEY WILL BEAR YOU UP, SO THAT YOU WILL NOT STRIKE YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.'" Luke 4:9-11

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“Boastful Pride”• Authority by Power• Push / Punch / Clobber

“I will be like God”• Satan, ???? BC

Clash of TitansAnd Jesus answered and said to him, "It is said, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST.'"

Luke 4:12

Victory by God’s WordDiscern Reality

Godly Character

Freedom

the “god of this world”Better Views of History?It’s “Dialectical Materialism”,

dummy!

“He rescued us from the domain of darkness”

• For all that is in the System, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the System.

Satanic “Glue”

• Do not love the System nor the things in the System. If anyone loves the System, the love of the Father is not in him. God’s “Glue”

• The System is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. High Stakes

“He rescued us from the domain of darkness”

“He rescued us from the domain of darkness”Owned by “king-gods” The God-King

Stone Age King Anti-King

“He rescued us from the domain of darkness”Owned by “king-gods” The God-King

Stone Age King Anti-King

Which one gets the respect?

Clash of Titans - ConclusionWhen the devil had finished every

temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.

Luke 4:13Colossians 2:15 (NASB) When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them…