1. Luke 4.1-13 Are You Prepared to Fight a Lion? "Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved”.

2.  Samson –  “Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him” (Judges 14:5-6) Fighting Lions

3. David – “The Lord delivered me from the paw of the lion” (1 Samuel 17.34-37) Fighting Lions

4. Daniel- “My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me” (Daniel 6.21) “My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me” (Daniel 6.21) Fighting Lions

5.  Each of us has a lion we must fight!  Are you prepared to fight a lion? “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5.8). Fighting Lions

6.  Eve (Genesis 3.1-6)  Cain (Genesis 4.7)  David (1 Chronicles 21.1-17)  Job (Job 1.6, 9-12; 2.3-6)  Joshua, the High Priest (Zec. 3.1-5)  Peter (Luke 22.31)  Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5.1-11) Some of the Lion’s Attacks... Death Destruction Ruined lives Ruined relationships

7.  He was weak, hungry, and alone. The Lion Attacked Jesus When…

8.  Satan’s attack was indirect and deceitful. When The Lion Attacked Jesus

9.  He did not use any ‘special’ powers to overcome temptations. He trusted in God. He used the Word. When The Lion Attacked Jesus… These are the same weapons we can use! These are the same weapons we can use!

10.  “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread”  Questioning Jesus’ identity  Questioning God’s love & care for Him The First Lion Attack On Jesus

11. “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’” “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’” Jesus trusted God. Jesus trusted God. Jesus First Response

12.  Appealing to our self-reliance.  Questioning our identity as sons of God. Satan attacks us by...

13.  “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” The Second Lion Attack On Jesus

14.  ”It is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve Jesus Second Response

15.  Appealing to our desire for power and prestige.  Do it just this once. Satan attacks us by...

16. “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here.” “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here.”  Dramatic display of “trust.”  Scriptures. The Third Lion Attack On Jesus

17. “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.” Jesus refused to act foolishly. Jesus answered with clear scripture. Jesus Third Response

18. Getting us to test God. Getting us to test God. Getting us to forget that all actions have consequences. Getting us to forget that all actions have consequences. Satan attacks us by...

19. 1. Prepare for the attack. 2. Keep your guard up at all times. 3. Be especially careful when you are at a low point. 4. Avoid situations where you are prone to temptation. 5. Seek spiritual strength and sustenance. 6. When you fail, learn and grow. Prepare to Fight a Lion

20. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4.7