Matthew 4:1-11 – How to Overcome Temptation | Kingdom Come Bible Study

📖 Kingdom Come Part 7: Victory in the Wilderness | Matthew 4:1–11

What do you do when you're tempted, tested, and spiritually weary? In Part 7 of the Kingdom Come series, Pastor Tim Hatch walks us verse-by-verse through Matthew 4:1–11, where Jesus faces the devil in the wilderness and comes out victorious. This isn’t just a lesson in resisting temptation—it’s a call to live dependent on the Word of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and rooted in your identity as a child of God.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS: Key Teaching Moments

00:00 – Welcome + The Power of Journaling the Word
02:35 – Introduction to Matthew 4:1–11: Led by the Spirit into Battle
05:20 – What It Means to Be Led by the Spirit (Even into Hard Places)
08:10 – The Wilderness as Preparation, Not Punishment
10:33 – The Enemy's Strategy: Temptation After Affirmation
13:05 – Temptation #1: Turn Stones to Bread (Lust of the Flesh)
16:50 – Satan Exploits Your Vulnerabilities—Know Your Weak Spots
20:24 – Jesus Resists with Scripture: The Power of Word Power
23:35 – The Battle Between Fleshly Desires and Spiritual Development
26:05 – Application: Guard Against Giving Satan a Foothold
28:20 – Temptation #2: Leap from the Temple (Pride of Life)
30:45 – How the Devil Misuses Scripture Against You
32:50 – Scripture Interprets Scripture—Beware TikTok Theology
34:20 – Temptation #3: Worship Satan for the Kingdoms (Lust of the Eyes)
36:10 – Satan Wants Worship—Not Just Your Sin
38:20 – Jesus' Victory: Choosing the Cross Over a Shortcut
40:05 – Worship Always Leads to Service—Who’s Running Your Life?
41:30 – Final Victory: The Devil Leaves and Angels Minister
42:45 – Summary + How to Win in Temptation Every Time

🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Temptation is spiritual warfare—resisting it gives the devil a bad day.

The devil often tempts right after God affirms you.

Every temptation questions your identity, God's provision, and the value of spiritual growth.

Jesus models victory not by divine power, but by dependence on Scripture and the Spirit—so can you.

Worship is not optional—what you value most determines who you serve.

The greatest defense against temptation is the Word of God, wielded by the Holy Spirit.

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