BibleProject Does God Lead Us Into Temptation? (The Lord’s Prayer Pt. 5)
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Jun 10, 2024 Dive into the spiritual intricacies of temptation and testing in the Bible. Explore how God allows challenges to strengthen human connections, illustrated through the life of Jesus. Discover the interplay between vulnerability and prayer as listeners are encouraged to confront their weaknesses. Themes of trust and integrity are examined through biblical narratives, including the poignant story of Joseph. Embrace the transformative nature of tests of faith and the significance of relying on God's daily provision, guiding spiritual resilience and honesty.
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Does God Lead Us Into Temptation?
- The last lines of the Lord's Prayer ask, "Lead us not into temptation."
- This raises the question of whether God leads people into temptation.
Temptation as a Test
- Temptation presents opportunities for growth by choosing good in difficult moments.
- These are moments of testing, a motif throughout the Hebrew Bible where God allows tests to strengthen his partnership with humans.
Two Halves of the Lord's Prayer
- The Lord's Prayer has two main halves: one focused on God and the other on Jesus' followers.
- The second half includes requests for daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance from testing and evil.