Feel free to just use these questions rather than the entire guide.
Read Romans 7:14–25. Do Paul’s words resonate with you? How would you explain that passage in your own words?
Read Luke 4:1–13. What stands out to you from this passage?
Pastor Dave shared the importance of pausing (“HALT”) to be more aware of temptations when you are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Share practical strategies you’ve learned to help you resist temptation.
Group Reconnect
Pastor Dave opened his sermon with a video of “The Marshmallow Test.” Would you have eaten the marshmallow? What test would prove irresistible to you? (for example, “The Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Test”)
Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring. What do you love about this season?
Open in Prayer
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Message Recap
During 40 days in the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by the devil. He fought back with the power of God’s Word, going on to become our perfect sacrifice. Fully God and fully human, Jesus understands how hard it is to resist temptation, and He can help us in our struggles.
We all experience the challenging, relentless nature of temptation. Pastor Dave taught that temptation comes from the human condition, Satan, and sometimes indirectly from God. It often arrives after a spiritual high, when our guard is down, and when we’re alone or in the wrong place.
Discussion Questions
Read Romans 7:14–25. Do Paul’s words resonate with you? How would you explain that passage in your own words?
Read Luke 4:1–13. What stands out to you from this passage?
Read John 10:10. Each time Jesus responds to Satan’s temptation, He quotes Scripture. How might your life be different if you spent more time reading the Bible and connecting with Jesus?
Pastor Dave shared the importance of pausing (“HALT”) to be more aware of temptations when you are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Share practical strategies you’ve learned to help you resist temptation.
Pastor Dave also read Mike Breaux’s letter to Satan expressing Mike’s commitment to resist temptation. If you wrote your own letter, to whom would you write it—Satan or Jesus—and what would it say?
Read Hebrews 4:15–16. How do these truths make you feel? How will you respond?
Live it Out
Write your own letter to the devil to express resistance. You can also write one to Jesus expressing your commitment to follow His example and asking for His help.
Pastor Dave shared that the main action step from the Read All About It series is to spend more time in the Bible. Willow’s Adult Engagement Team created two resources to support you in this goal.
Subscribe to our Daily Devotionals to read reflections and next step ideas from the book of Luke written by staff and volunteers across Willow.
You can also download our reflection journal, designed to support you in developing or continuing a regular rhythm of reading, listening, and responding to God’s Word. Using the Gospel of Luke as the primary resource, each chapter includes reflection questions; a dedicated space to capture notes, drawings, thoughts, and prayers; and ways to live out your learning.
Is there another way God is calling you to live out the message this week?
Close in Prayer
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