Keith Kaynor hardship not because of s., Identity, Immediate gratification, Legitimate and non-legitimate, Matthew 4:1-11, meeting temptation, Now, Patience test, Personal need test, Scriptural response to temptation, Sin, Temptation, the believer’s i. in Christ, Wanting i.g., Wilderness Temptation of Christ

The Wilderness Temptation (Part 2 of 2)

 We are looking at Matthew 4:1-11 which informs us of Satan’s effort to tempt the Lord Jesus Christ.   Mark 1:13 tells us that wild animals were present, likely adding to the danger and tension of the situation.  In part 1, we considered The Personal Needs Test. The toxic one tempted Jesus Christ to meet … Continue reading The Wilderness Temptation (Part 2 of 2)

Keith Kaynor Animals killed in the Old Testament, Connecting with one's sacrifice, Identification with one's offering, Lost awareness of sin, Sin, The high cost of sin, Worshipper identifying with his sacrificial animal

Identifying with the Dead

Prominence is given in the Old Testament to the offerings and sacrifices Jewish worshippers made to God. Many animals died to temporarily cover sin. God wanted the people to identify with their sacrifices – know the animal was dying in their place.    Connect with the Animal  The worshipper brough his animal to an altar.  … Continue reading Identifying with the Dead