AI OVERVIEW: Stay focused on the Father’s plan as the first way to resist temptation. When Peter tries to steer Jesus away from suffering, Jesus declares that this kind of testing comes from the world of darkness and rebukes him, insisting that following God’s plan matters more than human concerns. Discipleship requires denying self, taking up the cross, and following Jesus, for whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for his sake will find it. Jesus’ own life embodies this path—he goes to Jerusalem, endures arrest and crucifixion, and rises again, proving that faithful commitment to the Father yields true and eternal life.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: How did Jesus handle temptation—and how can we follow His example? This 8-minute sermon recap explores how Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness by standing on God’s Word, trusting the Father, and choosing obedience. Find encouragement to recognize temptation, resist its pull,...
