As a Christian, it is vital to not 'check your brains at the door.' We are to be people who think through our actions, thoughts, and ask God for wisdom. 

James 1:5; James 4:8; Romans 12:2; 1John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 2:16; Philippians 2:3-16; Ephesians 4:17-24; Titus 1:15-16; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Romans 8:3-8

Matthew 4:1 - 17

Jesus was tempted (enticed unto sin), yet He was without sin (Hebrews 4:15).

5 understandings about overcoming temptation (1Corinthians 10:13):

1. It will not be easy.

2. Escape of temptation is not to make you comfortable.

3. I must choose to escape temptations.

4. Escaping temptation is a continual process.

5. When you escape temptations they  are not banished forever.

Proverbs 4:13-15; Luke 22:40, 46; Hebrews 2:9, 17-18; Ephesians 6:13-18; James 2:1-4; James 4:7-8

Romans 6:1-23

As Christians/followers of Christ there are standards that we abide by that the rest of the world does not. We locate these standards in the Bible and by the Holy Spirit/prayer (which never contradicts the Bible).

Now that you are in Christ whom do you not serve?

To reckon means to count upon something in spite of how you feel. What are two things are you to reckon (consider) Romans 6:1-23)?

To what are you to yield or offer yourself?

Whose servant are you now?

*Colossians 3

Physical Growth & Spiritual Growth Similarities

Scripture References:

Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3; Hebrews 10:24-25; John:1:1-10; Ephesians 2:8-9

Questions:

How should we live (Matthew 4:4)?

We gain truth by knowing __________________ (John 17:17).

What does Scripture do (2 Timothy 3:16-17)?

Why is Scripture memorization important (Psalm 119:11)?

Why should we read the Bible (1Peter 2:1-3)?

Luke 13:3

This is not many people's favorite subject, but to grow repentance must be a piece of our daily life.

2 Peter 3:9 What is God's desire for you?

Mark 1:15 What did Jesus come preaching?

Acts 2:37-38 What is the response of the hearers in this passage?

2 Timothy 2:23-26 How do we recover from the trap (snare) of the devil?

2 Peter 1:1-11

Faith is defined as "the assurance of things hoped for the evidence (conviction) of things not seen.

Faith is not an opinion. Faith is not a "fancy." Faith is not make-believe. 

According to our Scripture; 2 Peter 1:1-11; what has God given you?

What two things can you do now?

What do the following mean to you in accordance with today's Scripture:

Faith

Moral Excellence

Knowledge

Self-control

Patience

Godliness

Kindness

Love

John 21:15-25

Context is important...

1. Do you love Jesus?

Deuteronomy 11:13; John 14:15 Love = obedience

Ezekiel 34:5-9; Matthew 25:32 = Shepherd

2. Follow Me.

John 1:35-43

3. More...

Works do not earn anyone salvation. Giving money will not earn salvation. Jesus gifts us Salvation, through Himself alone.

He gifted me the Holy Spirit also; whom grants me more to life!

John 21:1-14

1. Obedience and Grace

What does obedience look like?

If we delay to get something done, why do we feel guilty?

Luke 12:35-40; Matthew 21:28-31

Grace - Titus 2:11-15; Ephesians 4:1-7; Romans 5:1-5; Hebrews 12:12-15

2. Cast your net

Jesus is patient. However, let us not exhaust His patience during our short time on this earth.

John 20:24-31

What are some reasons you doubt people? Have you ever doubted a leader or instructors instructions?

1. Do not disbelieve, but believe

Romans 10:13

2. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

John14:15-18

3. Many other things

1Corinthians 15:3-8; 1Corinthians 15:20-28

John 20:1-23

Have you ever had a verbal misunderstanding?

Misunderstanding can be dangerous. #fakenews -gossip -rumors

Proverbs 18:8; Proverbs 20:19; Exodus 20:16; Exodus 23:1

1. After 3 days in the Grave Jesus arose. Alive! The Messiah of the world!

2. The first witness of Jesus alive is a woman.

 - Appearing to a woman gives credence to all women as blessed & important.

 - Appearing to a woman, and this fact not being removed from the Bible, shows that the Bible has not been majorly altered.

3. Jesus appears to many of His disciples. 

Psalm 122; Mark 4:35-39

 - Speaks peace over their fear.

 - Disciples are sent out to the World by Jesus.

 - Disciples are gifted the Holy Spirit

 - Forgiveness/Repentance