The Result of Jesus’ Spiritual Discipline

2 Peter 3:14-18

Introduction

1.      The concept of spiritual discipline

2.      Modeled on the principle of physical discipline – 1 Cor 9:27

3.      Spiritual discipline includes such activities as prayer, fasting, Bible reading, singing, worship and fellowship

4.      Its aim is to help us overcome the flesh and follow the spirit  

Discussion - The result of Jesus’ spiritual discipline

1.       Satan’s power was broken

                                                            i.      Matt 4:11  

                                                          ii.      Luke 10:17-20  

                                                        iii.      Rev 12:10-11  

2.      The power of sin was destroyed

                                                            i.      Col 1:13  

                                                          ii.      Rom 7:24-25  

                                                        iii.      Rom 8:1  

3.      Heaven’s doors were opened

                                                            i.      Heb 10:19-20  

                                                          ii.      John 14:6  

                                                        iii.      1 Thess 4:13-18  

4.      He has shown us the way

                                                            i.      In his knowledge and understanding of the will of God – Matt 4:4 (and others)  

                                                          ii.      In his reliance on God – Matt 26:37-39 (notice that he did not rely on the three disciples, but on God)  

                                                        iii.      1 Peter 2:21-25  

Conclusion

1.       Talking about being like Jesus and really wanting to be like Jesus are often quite different things

2.      Jesus’ advice – Luke 14:25-33

3.      Here is where it all began – Acts 2:36-38