SERIES: Darkroom
MESSAGE: Confronting the Prince of Darkness
SPEAKER: Skip Heitzig
SCRIPTURE: Luke 4:1-13

MESSAGE SUMMARY
As we have seen in this series, some of the Bible’s greatest heroes had darkroom experiences. They were developed by those painful experiences and used by God to impact their world. Today we examine Jesus Himself, the Light of the World (see John 8:12), facing off with the Prince of Darkness (see Ephesians 6:12). Five adjectives describe this confrontation, giving us insight into both the nature of temptation and the resolve of Jesus to follow His Father’s plan for saving the world.

STUDY GUIDE
Connect Group Guide: March 6, 2022
Speaker: Skip Heitzig
Teaching: “Confronting the Prince of Darkness”
Text: Luke 4:1-13

Main Point
As we have seen in this series, some of the Bible’s greatest heroes had darkroom experiences. They were developed by those painful experiences and used by God to impact their world. In this message, we examine Jesus Himself, the Light of the World (see John 8:12), facing off with the Prince of Darkness (see Ephesians 6:12). Five adjectives describe this confrontation, giving us insight into both the nature of temptation and the resolve of Jesus to follow His Father’s plan for saving the world.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” —1 Peter 5:8

Talk about It

  1. Go over the nature of each temptation that was offered to Jesus by Satan. Why would any of these appeal to Jesus?
  2. If the devil had three chances at you, what three temptations would he use with you?
  3. What have you found most helpful in resisting temptation? Why? What makes you most vulnerable?
  4. Are you willing to wait for God to fulfill his promises, answer your questions, lead you in your calling? Discuss the cost and benefits of immediate gratification vs delayed gratification following him.
“Nothing promotes the activity of the devil more than close proximity to God.” —Pastor Skip

Make It Practical
Pray
Father, thank You that Your Word is what sustains our lives, feeds us, and makes us to stand. In our weakness we’ve questioned Your provision and forgotten our proximity to You. Thank you for your mercy and forgiveness. Help us to stand immovable in truth and aware of the tactics of our enemy. Empower us by your Spirit to wait on You, as we keep our face turned toward You. In Jesus’ name and power.

Cross references: Genesis 3:1; Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 2:8; 91:11-12; 119:105; Matthew 16:23; Luke 3:21-22; 10:18; John 10:10; 13:27; James 4:7-10; 1 Peter 5:8; Hebrews 4:12

OUTLINE


  1. Tactical (v. 1)

  2. Vulnerable (vv. 2-4)

  3. Practical (vv. 5-8)

  4. Sensational (vv. 9-12)

  5. Seasonal (v. 13)


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