Jesus, Tempted in Every Way Just Like Us

 Title: "Jesus, Tempted in Every Way Just Like Us"

     I.        Introduction

A.    Presentation of the key text: Hebrews 4:15

B.    The challenge posed by the question of Jesus' temptations and their relevance to our lives.

C.    Purpose of exploring the similarities between Jesus' temptations and our experiences.

    II.        Definition of Universal Temptations

A.    Analysis of 1 John 2:15-16 as a framework for understanding temptations.

B.    The three basic categories of sin: desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and the pride of life.

C.    Concept that no temptation is unique or beyond the scope of these three categories.

  III.        Biblical Examples of Temptations in Jesus' Life

A.    Examining Jesus' temptations in Matthew 4:1-11.

B.    Relationship between Jesus' temptations and the three basic categories of sin.

C.    Demonstrating how the temptations presented by Satan to Jesus fit within the desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and the pride of life.

  IV.        Comparison Between Jesus' Temptations and Our Experiences

A.    Illustration using the story of Adam and Eve to show similarities in temptations.

B.    Parallels between the situations we face and the temptations Jesus confronted.

C.    Acknowledging that while situations may differ, temptations have common aspects related to the three basic categories.

   V.        Conclusions

A.    Recapitulation of how Jesus' temptations were rooted in the same categories we face today.

B.    Emphasizing that Jesus can understand and relate to our struggles, even if the exact circumstances differ.

C.    Invitation to seek in Jesus the model for overcoming the temptations that arise in our lives.