“BEGONE SATAN”
Matthew 4:1-11
March 6th 2022
Intro – Jesus taught by example that when Satan attacks with temptations we need to stand firm. Eph.6:13
I. Satan will tempt believers.
A. Sometimes he uses well intended people. Mt.16:22-23
1. They will twist scripture. 2Pet.3:16
2. Check with other believers. Heb.10:24-25, 2Tim.3:16
3. Confirm with God’s word. 1Cor.2;13, Ps.119:105, 2Cor.11:14
B. Satan will come back. Lk.22:31
C. Be aware of the enemy. Eph.6:12, 1Pet.5:8
II. The word of God is our weapon.
A. Saturate your mind with God’s word.
1. Daily. Acts 17:11-12
2. Memorize. Ps.119:11
B. God’s word is our sword. Eph.6:17
C. Fight off temptation by quoting scripture.
III. Jesus is our defense.
A. “begone”, Jesus can deliver us from evil. Mt.6:13
B. Jesus will deliver us. Gal.1:4, 2Tim.4:18, 2Pet.2:9
Con. Communion reminds us that as believers Christ is dwelling within us and His word will strengthen us. Jn.17:17