The first way Jesus was tempted was to meet a legitimate need in a way that was disobedient to his Father. The second way Jesus was tempted was to manipulate his Father to act on his behalf instead of cooperating with Him and His plans and purposes. This week, we see that Jesus was tempted to sacrifice what was ultimately important for what was immediately gratifying. If Jesus was tempted to sin in this way, we can guarantee that we will be too. But hidden behind that curtain of temptation is the question, “who will I worship?”
In 2009, a small group of people started Relevant. Since then, God has done so much transforming work in our church.
Making good choices and doing the right thing is dependent on living a Spirt-filled life.
Jesus’ extravagant love FOR us requires extravagant love FROM us.