Suncoast Community Church
Dr. Larry M. Baucom
Teaching Notes: Matthew 6:9-15
May 12 & 13, 2012
Series: The Daily #5
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
1. God does not _________ anyone.
"Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he himself tempt anyone." James 1:13.
2. We often do not take temptation ____________.
There is a connection between temptation and evil. Where there is temptation there is the possibility for evil. When evil does happen temptation was involved.
"Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full- grown, gives birth to death.” James 1:14-15
Temptation itself is not sin, but what I do with my desires when I am tempted is an opportunity for evil.
3. Do not just deliver us from evil but give us a way to ______________.
There is never a single time when we are tempted that God does not make it possible for us to escape.
Jesus gave us this prayer as a way for us to verbalize our daily need for God’s help.
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12
How can we go on the offensive?
Celebrating – Celebrating is primarily about what happens when we celebrate the grace of God toward us daily.
Connecting - Another key tool in our spiritual arsenal is making a commitment to connecting with each other, to enter the battle with others consistently.
Contributing - When we contribute by the giving our time, talent and resources we are actually engaging in the battle, a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but a battle against the unseen forces of evil everywhere.
1 John 4:4, “You belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”
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