1. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone Matthew 4:4 but, by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” by, Arthur Hardwick...amanofpurpose!!!

2. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Bible Study Lesson Why was Jesus being tempted...., why not Jesus? –What was the devil trying to do? –Jesus… “was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” Hebrews 4:15-16 Can this happen to you? If so, how? 1.Physical needs and desires – Got needs 2.Possessions and power – Must haves 3.Pride - factor

3. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Why was Jesus being tempted...., why not Jesus? Bible study lesson taken from Matthew 4:1-11 After fasting (Matthew 4:3) –tired, alone, hungry.....most vulnerable The devil knew that Jesus is the Son of God –the devil figured he could get Jesus to fall –the devil thought he could talk Jesus out of His purpose –the devil knew what Jesus would do to him

4. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 What was the devil trying to do? Tempt Jesus by telling, encouraging and promising Him what he could not deliver John 10:10 –the devil was trying to take Jesus life...why, because he knew the promise Lets examine –Psalm 9:5-9 –James 1:12-17 –Isaiah 9:6, 61:1-2

5. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Can this happen to you? If so, how? 1.Physical needs and desires 2.Possessions and power 3.Pride

6. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Can this happen to you? If so, how? 1.Physical needs and desires Physical – Of or relating to the body; material things – Genesis 1:29-30 – Isaiah 55: 1-3, John 7:7-38 Physical needs –We all have them –God’s timing –Willing obedience

7. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Can this happen to you? If so, how? 2.Possessions and power – Genesis – 1:28 – Deuteronomy - 28:1-6, 13 – Matthew – 8:8 We were created to have dominion We all have a need to be viewed as competent and capable Throughout the Old Testament we see others in powerful positions

8. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Can this happen to you? If so, how? 3.Pride Pride – A sense of one’s own proper value or dignity –Isaiah – 14:12-20 –Proverbs – 8:13, 16:18 –Romans – 12:3 There is a difference between pride and proud Have pride in God’s ability toward you Know the difference in pride and boldness

9. Bible study lesson: Man can't live by bread alone 12/1/2005 Questions & Comments