Jan 9, 2011 Small Group Questions

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Small Group Study January 8/9, 2011 Title: The Battle Within - Luke 4:1-13

Small Group Study January 8/9, 2011 Title: The Battle Within - Luke 4:1-13

Getting Warmed Up

Getting Warmed Up

1. When you think of being really hungry or thirsty, what experiences come to your mind? 2. What is the one food item you think that you could not “live” without?

1. When you think of being really hungry or thirsty, what experiences come to your mind? 2. What is the one food item you think that you could not “live” without?

Into The Word

Into The Word

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Read Luke 4:1 – 13 aloud. What were the circumstances of Jesus being tempted? In each temptation, what was the appeal? How does Jesus resist temptation? How does Satan use Scripture differently then Jesus? How are the three temptations similar? Different? What was the devil’s reaction after the third resistance?

Read Luke 4:1 – 13 aloud. What were the circumstances of Jesus being tempted? In each temptation, what was the appeal? How does Jesus resist temptation? How does Satan use Scripture differently then Jesus? How are the three temptations similar? Different? What was the devil’s reaction after the third resistance?

Personalizing It

Personalizing It

1. In what areas of life can we expect to be tempted? 2. If the devil had three “shots” at you, what three temptations would he use? 3. How does your relationship with the Word of God fit into the picture?

1. In what areas of life can we expect to be tempted? 2. If the devil had three “shots” at you, what three temptations would he use? 3. How does your relationship with the Word of God fit into the picture?

Living it out

Living it out

1. What strategy do you have for resisting the devil? 2. Take time to pray!

1. What strategy do you have for resisting the devil? 2. Take time to pray!