The Throne of Grace
How could He possibly have been tempted in every way we are?

Nathan McEndree • Associate Pastor
March 27, 2026

4 Minute Read

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need. – Hebrews 4:14-16

I would reckon many of us struggle with that passage these days. How could Jesus be tempted “in every way” as we are? After all, Jesus didn’t have a cell phone or unlimited internet access. Technology has made it so much easier to sin against God, and didn’t Jesus lack all of this technology? So then, how could He possibly have been tempted in every way we are?

Of course, did Christ not have godly power and authority? Could not the Jesus who was involved at creation also gain access to all the many things we cherish today by a simple abuse of His power? Wasn’t this the point at which Satan targeted the Lord for temptation? In Matthew 4 (Luke 4; Mark 1), Scripture details how the devil sought to tempt Jesus into utilizing His power and status as the Son of God. He advised Him to make bread from stone, or to throw Himself off the temple to watch angels come to the rescue.

Just as Christ was tempted in all of His ability and authority, we are tempted through the various privileges we receive. Our material blessings, earthly authority, or personality traits all become targets of temptation. We, like Jesus, are tempted to use what is ours for personal pleasure instead of purpose. Jesus certainly has faced what we face, as the Son of God has always had far more ability and privilege than we do. Let us then rejoice that we can indeed approach the throne of grace that He might help us in our time of need.

Blessings,

Nathan McEndree

THIS SUNDAY

Growth Group Lesson: Don’t Desert Your Mentor • 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Order of Service:

GOD

  • Call to Worship • Zechariah 9:9
  • Prayer of Praise
  • May the Peoples Praise You

MAN

  • Confession • Zechariah 9:10
  • Prayer of Confession
  • Behold Our God

CHRIST

  • Assurance • Zechariah 9:11
  • Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
  • Prayer
  • Message • Paul - A Prisoner of Christ | Acts 21:7-14

RESPONSE

  • Christ Is Mine Forevermore
  • Benediction • Hebrews 13:20-21
NEXT STEPS & EVENTS

These are highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org.

Provo, Utah Mission Trip Interest Meeting • This Sunday!

  • Is God calling you to the mission field this August? Join us immediately after our service on Sunday for a vision meeting about our trip to Provo, Utah, where we'll bring the Gospel of Christ to the Mormon community alongside our partners at Mosaic Church and the Walker family. Whether you feel led to go or to support those who do, come hear the vision and seek the Lord.

Joint Good Friday Service with Northside Church of the Nazarene • 6:30 PM

  • Join us next Friday at Northside Church at 6:30 PM, where we will have a joint Good Friday service with a dear sister church. Invite your neighbors as we look to the cross of Christ together.

Church Softball

  • Our men's softball team has been back at bat this Spring season! They would love your support by coming out to the games and cheering them on (and praying for them that they don't pull something). Every game is located at the Hurst Softball Complex (2104 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX 76054). You can check out the rest of the game schedule here, or below:
  • 3/27 • 8:45 PM (Field 1)
  • 4/10 • 9:45 PM (Field 1)
  • 4/17 • 8:45 PM (Field 1)
  • 4/24 • 7:45 PM (Field 1)
  • 5/1 • 9:45 PM (Field 1)
  • 5/8 • 6:45 (Field 1)


SAVE THE DATE
  • Men’s BBQ Fellowship • May 2nd
  • National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall
  • Church Family Meeting • May 17th
  • Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park
  • Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th
  • Missions Dinner • June 28th
  • Student Camp • July 6th - 10th
  • Kid's Camp • July 20th - 24th
  • Back2School Rally • July 25th
  • Student Mission Trip • July 26th - July 30th
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The Throne of Grace
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need. – Hebrews 4:14-16 I would reckon many of us struggle with that passage these days. How could Jesus be tempted “in every way” as we are? After all, Jesus didn’t have a cell phone or unlimited internet access. Technology has made it so much easier to sin against God, and didn’t Jesus lack all of this technology? So then, how could He possibly have been tempted in every way we are? Of course, did Christ not have godly power and authority? Could not the Jesus who was involved at creation also gain access to all the many things we cherish today by a simple abuse of His power? Wasn’t this the point at which Satan targeted the Lord for temptation? In Matthew 4 (Luke 4; Mark 1), Scripture details how the devil sought to tempt Jesus into utilizing His power and status as the Son of God. He advised Him to make bread from stone, or to throw Himself off the temple to watch angels come to the rescue. Just as Christ was tempted in all of His ability and authority, we are tempted through the various privileges we receive. Our material blessings, earthly authority, or personality traits all become targets of temptation. We, like Jesus, are tempted to use what is ours for personal pleasure instead of purpose. Jesus certainly has faced what we face, as the Son of God has always had far more ability and privilege than we do. Let us then rejoice that we can indeed approach the throne of grace that He might help us in our time of need. Blessings, Nathan McEndree THIS SUNDAY Growth Group Lesson: Don’t Desert Your Mentor • 2 Timothy 4:9-22 Order of Service: GOD Call to Worship • Zechariah 9:9 Prayer of Praise May the Peoples Praise You MAN Confession • Zechariah 9:10 Prayer of Confession Behold Our God CHRIST Assurance • Zechariah 9:11 Nothing But the Blood of Jesus Prayer Message • Paul - A Prisoner of Christ | Acts 21:7-14 RESPONSE Christ Is Mine Forevermore Benediction • Hebrews 13:20-21 NEXT STEPS & EVENTS These are highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org. Provo, Utah Mission Trip Interest Meeting • This Sunday! Is God calling you to the mission field this August? Join us immediately after our service on Sunday for a vision meeting about our trip to Provo, Utah, where we'll bring the Gospel of Christ to the Mormon community alongside our partners at Mosaic Church and the Walker family. Whether you feel led to go or to support those who do, come hear the vision and seek the Lord. Joint Good Friday Service with Northside Church of the Nazarene • 6:30 PM Join us next Friday at Northside Church at 6:30 PM, where we will have a joint Good Friday service with a dear sister church. Invite your neighbors as we look to the cross of Christ together. Church Softball Our men's softball team has been back at bat this Spring season! They would love your support by coming out to the games and cheering them on (and praying for them that they don't pull something). Every game is located at the Hurst Softball Complex (2104 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX 76054). You can check out the rest of the game schedule here, or below: 3/27 • 8:45 PM (Field 1) 4/10 • 9:45 PM (Field 1) 4/17 • 8:45 PM (Field 1) 4/24 • 7:45 PM (Field 1) 5/1 • 9:45 PM (Field 1) 5/8 • 6:45 (Field 1) SAVE THE DATE Men’s BBQ Fellowship • May 2nd National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall Church Family Meeting • May 17th Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th Missions Dinner • June 28th Student Camp • July 6th - 10th Kid's Camp • July 20th - 24th Back2School Rally • July 25th Student Mission Trip • July 26th - July 30th

Nathan McEndree

Associate Pastor