Jesus: The Second Adam

JESUS: THE SECOND ADAM

01/12/2025; Luke 3:21-4:13; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: We are sinners in Adam who deserve God’s judgment. Jesus, the Son of God, came on a rescue mission to fulfill all righteousness, resist the devil’s lies as the Second Adam, defeat mankind’s greatest enemy, and secure a whole new humanity empowered by the Spirit that lives for the glory of God.

I. PREPARATION OF JESUS – (Luke 3:21-38)
   A. Baptism of Jesus – (3:21-22)
      1. Why John’s imprisonment before baptism?
      2. Why is Jesus baptized?
      3. Why mention Jesus praying?
   B. Genealogy of Jesus – (2:23-38)
      1. Why is Luke different than Matthew?
      2. Why is it here in Luke’s Gospel?
II. TEMPTATION OF JESUS – (Luke 4:1-13)
   A. Differences to Adam’s Temptation – (4:1-2)
   B. Similarities to Adam’s Temptation – (4:3-12)
      1. Questions the Word of God
      2. Questions if Goodness of God
   C. Victory Over Devil’s Temptations – (4:13)
III. RESPONSE TO JESUS – (Application)
   A. Be Grateful for Your Savior – (Romans 5:19)
   B. Be Empowered by His Spirit – (1 John 4:4)
      1. Flee Temptation
      2. Delight Yourself in Christ