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Lesson kit: Temptation in the Desert

Everything you need to teach this story in Sunday school, kids' church or at home: lesson plan, questions and a printable sheet.

Passage
Matthew 4:1-11
Ages
3 to 5
Length
37 minutes
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Lesson aim

God’s Word gives us strength to say no to temptation.

Key verse

“Worship the Lord your God. Serve only him.” Matthew 4:10

Lesson plan

  1. 1

    Welcome · 5 minutes

    Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

  2. 2

    The story · 10 minutes

    Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

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  3. 3

    Talk · 10 minutes

    Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

  4. 4

    Activity · 10 minutes

    Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

  5. 5

    Closing prayer · 2 minutes

    Close by thanking God for what you learned today. God’s Word gives us strength to say no to temptation.

Discussion questions

  1. What were the three temptations?
  2. How did Jesus answer each one?
  3. What verse can help you say no to what is wrong?

Summary for the teacher

After his baptism, Jesus spent forty days fasting in the wilderness. The tempter suggested he turn stones into bread, jump from the top of the temple, and worship him in exchange for the kingdoms of the world. Jesus answered each temptation with the Word of God and sent the devil away. Then angels came and took care of him.

Child's sheet

Name: ______________________________

Temptation in the Desert

Matthew 4:1-11

✏️ Draw the part of the story you liked best
  1. What were the three temptations?
  2. How did Jesus answer each one?
  3. What verse can help you say no to what is wrong?

✂️ Cut out and take home

“Worship the Lord your God. Serve only him.”

Matthew 4:10