The JESUS Film 24 Day ChallengeSample

"The JESUS Film 24-Day Challenge: Day 4"

Review

We all face trials and tests, but Jesus faced an especially powerful challenge. Led by the Holy Spirit, Jesus went into the desert to fast for 40 days. During that time of hunger and weakness, Satan tempted Jesus, trying to get Him to compromise His character and mission. But even when He was hungry and exhausted, Jesus didn’t give in to sinful desires. He quoted verses from the Old Testament to rebuke the devil and stop his demonic attack.

After Jesus demonstrated His superiority over the devil, He began His ministry of delivering people from Satan’s power. All it took was a simple command for Jesus to force demons to leave the people they were tormenting (4:36).

In the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus read a passage of the Old Testament that foretold His coming. Jesus had come to give the good news of God’s forgiveness to the poor, and to free people from bondage to the devil and to their own sins.

Reflect

• Jesus stood up to Satan by quoting verses from the Old Testament. Have you memorized any verses that you can use during times of temptation?
• What do you think the disciples learned about Jesus’ power when they saw Him delivering people from demonic bondage? What confidence does this give us today?
• How was Jesus different from other teachers and prophets? Why can we trust Him to become our Savior too?

Respond

God, thank You that I don’t have to live in fear. I don’t have to fear temptation when it comes, whether it’s from my heart or from the world around me. Help me remember that Your Son, Jesus, is stronger than evil, and help me follow His example in using Your Word to fight temptation.

In Jesus’ name, amen.