How to win with the Word teaches the importance of anchoring your life in Scripture, especially during challenging times. Pastor Lee Jenkins uses the analogy of a football playbook to show how believers must study, trust, and apply God's Word to overcome the enemy's attacks. Through the example of Jesus' temptation, listeners learn practical strategies for spiritual victory.
Verses:
2 Timothy 3:16–17, Matthew 4:1–11, Luke 4:1–13, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 6:13, Deuteronomy 6:16, Psalms 91:11–12, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 10:22, Numbers 13
Key Points/Topics Covered:
- The Bible is our divine playbook for life
- Understanding the three Greek words: Graphe, Logos, Rhema
- Jesus' model for resisting temptation with Scripture
- The difference between God’s testing and Satan’s tempting
- Practical steps to study, trust, and execute God's Word
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the importance of the Word
03:45 - Context of 2 Timothy 3 and the last days
08:30 - Explanation of 2 Timothy 3:16–17
12:00 - Football analogy: studying the opponent
18:00 - The Bible as the God-breathed Word
22:15 - Graphe, Logos, and Rhema explained
28:00 - Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
35:00 - First temptation: Lust of the flesh
40:00 - Second temptation: Lust of the eyes
45:00 - Third temptation: Pride of life
50:00 - Practical application: Study, trust, and execute
55:00 - Invitation to accept Christ
Main Takeaways:
- The Bible is not just to be read but understood and applied in daily life.
- Jesus modeled how to counter temptation by knowing and speaking the Word.
- True spiritual victory requires preparation, trust, and execution of God's Word.
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