Collide: When Grace Hits... Our Temptation

Read Matthew 4:1-11

“Temptation only proves our need for a savior, and that it never goes away proves our need for continuing grace” ~Asil Treblig

When grace hits our temptation there is victory! But we have to…

1. Realize our reality.

· Temptation will come.

· The Devil is real.

2. Realize our dependence on God.

· His will.

· His Word.

3. Realize our trust in God.

· His timing.

· His way.

4. Realize our inheritance from God.

· His riches.

· His glory.

5. Realize our power from God.

· To resist temptation.

· Over the Devil.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you gave in to temptation. How did you feel? How about a time when you stood up against it?

2. Read James 1:13-18. What do these verses say to you about temptation?

3. Read 1John 2:15-17. Explain what cravings, lust, and boasting mean to you? How can they become temptations?

4. Read 1Cor.10:13. Explain how God provides a way out for us when we are tempted.

5. How are you being tempted in your season of life? What are you doing about it?

Collide: When Grace Hits... Our Weakness

Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

“God’s grace through strength comes through our inabilities and weaknesses… we shouldn’t be so hard on ourselves.” ~Asil Treblig

When grace hits our weakness there is strength, and…

1. Strength comes… after understanding.

2. Strength comes… after humility.

3. Strength comes… after pleading.

4. Strength comes… from Jesus.

5. Strength comes… completely.

6. Strength comes… to show off.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you were at the end of your strength and couldn’t go on. What happened?

2. Read 1 Chronicles 16:11; Proverbs 18:10. What does it mean to you that God is our strong tower?

3. Read Philippians 4:10-13. What further insight does Paul give us about strength?

4. Read Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 11:28-30. What must we practically do to realize God’s strength?

5. In what areas of your life are you weak or in need of God’s strength now?