1. “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one…” Matthew 6:13 A Prayer for Protection from Evil

2. Key Terms “Lead us” –Leading someone to a place where he is tempted is not the same as tempting him! (Matthew 4:1) “Temptation” –The word translated temptation can refer to “a test or trial” OR to an “enticement to sin” (James 1:2,13) “Evil” (or “the evil one”) –“Evil” can refer to moral evil (sin) as well as to tragedies, calamities, trials and persecutions. –The same word is used to refer specifically to Satan (Matt. 13:19, 38, Mark 4:15; Luke 8:12) –Paul faced “evil” or the “evil one” in both of these senses (2 Thess. 3:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:17-18)

3. Key Concept We should desire to avoid and be delivered out of every kind of evil (Psalm 91:10; Eph. 6:13)

4. Our Prayer for Spiritual Protection Expresses our faith in the promise of 1 Corinthians 10:13 Confesses our need for God’s help (Luke 22:31-46) Shows that we appreciate Jesus’ concern (John 17:15) Acknowledges the power of temptation

5. If You Sincerely Pray this Prayer You Will… FEAR to trust yourself –1 Corinthians 10:12; Nehemiah 13:26; Proverbs 7:10, 25-26 FLEE situations where temptation is likely –2 Timothy 2:22; James 1:14; Proverbs 1:10, 15; Psalm 141:4; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Romans 12:17; 2 Corinthians 8:18-21 FELLOWSHIP those who will help you overcome temptation –2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Peter 5:8; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Hebrews 3:12-13

6. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way -- Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24)