Title: Greater > Than: Temptations

Read Genesis 4:7-8

Commentary

Temptation is a form of spiritual warfare. The enemy is a predator, he waits to find you vulnerable and pounces at the opportunity to tempt you into sin.

Discussion Questions

• When might we be most easily tempted to sin? What could those feelings or circumstances be that leave us vulnerable?
• Knowing examples of when and how we might be vulnerable or more easily tempted, how can we better prepare for those situations?

1. How temptation works:

Commentary

• Hunger - a need that isn't being met so you're tempted to reach for quick satisfaction
• Isolation - you're most vulnerable when you're alone, outside of community
• Tired - fatigue and burnout cloud your judgement

Discussion Questions

• Jesus was tempted in these ways - he was hungry from fasting, alone in the wilderness, and exhausted - how did he resist the enemy's temptation?
• How can we recognize and address these areas of need before falling into sin? How can we support those around us in these areas? 

2. The enemy within:

Read 1 Peter 5:8

Commentary

Last week we learned about the sin nature of our flesh, our default setting to do wrong. Our old nature attracts and partners with demonic forces, the enemy cannot successfully tempt us to sin if we do not yield to the flesh.

Discussion Questions

• What is our responsibility in conquering the flesh and ruling over sin?
• How do we set up resistance in our lives to keep sin at bay? 

3. Overcoming temptation:

Read Romans 6:10-12, Galatians 5:24-25

Commentary

• Consider yourself dead - we identify with Christ on the cross, dead to this world and alive in Him, this is the place where victory begins
• Crucify the flesh - self-denial and discipline only help after we've embraced the cross. Healthy limitations are essential to our walk with the cross
• Walk in the Holy Spirit -  we don't stop at setting boundaries for ourselves, we learn to walk on the right path.

We identify with the cross and crucify the flesh so that we can be empowered by the Spirit to live out the purpose God has for our lives.

Discussion Questions

• What do healthy limitations look like?
• How does community help with crucifying our flesh and upholding healthy boundaries?
• How can you accelerate your life in this season, what is the Holy Spirit prompting you to do? 

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