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Jesus' Temptations

Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4

Kids Church. April 19, 2020

Volume 7 Jesus the Messiah. Unit 20 Prepare the Way. Session 2

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Unit 20, Session 2: Jesus’ Temptation

Satan wants to ruin God’s plan. In Genesis 3, he tempted Adam and Eve to disobey God. Sin entered the world, and the perfect relationship between God and man was broken. But all along, God had a plan to rescue His people through His Son. So when Jesus came to earth, Satan didn’t back down. After Jesus was baptized—beginning His ministry and effectively declaring war on Satan—Satan tempted Jesus.

If Satan could just get Jesus to stray from God’s perfect plan—if he could just get Jesus to sin—then Jesus would be disqualified to be the sinless Savior people needed. But Satan could not stop God’s plan.

Jesus’ temptation is not primarily an example to be followed but more a declaration of who Jesus is. He is the answer to God’s promise of a descendant who would crush the head of the snake. (Gen. 3:15) Jesus is the perfect sacrifice required to take away sin. Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded. Adam brought guilt and death to the human race, but Jesus brings forgiveness and life to all who trust in Him.

Even today, the devil works hard “to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Teach kids that the power to resist temptation comes from Jesus. Kids may struggle to understand that following Jesus won’t mean instant eradication of temptation and sin in our lives. (Sanctification is a lifelong process!) Pray that your kids would see Jesus as their greatest treasure—more valuable than any instant gratification the world has to offer.

Finally, give your kids hope for when they fail. Jesus’ perfect obedience is credited to those who trust in Him. Remind the kids that “if we confess our sins, he [God] is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). We can boldly approach God’s throne to receive both grace and mercy when we need it. (See Heb. 4:14-16.)

Jesus was tempted, but He trusted God and never sinned. Jesus is perfect and righteous. A perfect sacrifice was required to take away sin. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice. He died on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the power to say no to temptation.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, mercy, etc.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, etc.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone sing Take It To The Lord

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses

Everyone sing the Scripture song

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confessing of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Read Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4

Then

Watch the Bible Story video

Apply the Word

LEADER SAY • Raise your hand if you have ever been tempted. Keep your hand raised if you have ever said no to sin. Now put your hand down if you have ever failed and sinned. The Bible says that Jesus was tempted and never sinned. Jesus is different than us. Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners. That’s good news! Jesus knows how hard it can be to say no to sin. When we are tempted to sin, we can pray and ask Him to help us say no to sin.

Choose a child to read aloud Matthew 4:3-4.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, ponder and answer the following questions)

1. Who tempts us to sin? Why? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Lead kids to recall that the devil tempted Jesus to sin. Assure them that God never tempts anyone to sin. Explain that the Bible says the devil is “the father of lies” (John 8:44). Thee devil is against everything that God loves. He might tempt us to sin because He does not want us to follow Jesus.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read James 1:13-14.)

2. How can we resist temptation? (drop down for answer) ----->>

What should we do if we give in to temptation? Lead kids to discuss how Jesus resisted temptation—by remembering the truth found in Scripture. Encourage kids to memorize Scripture and pray against the schemes of the devil. Emphasize that when we are tempted, God provides a way to resist it. When we do sin, we can repent and turn back to God. He will forgive our sins.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read 1 Cor. 10:13.)

3. Why is it important to know God’s Word? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Invite kids to discuss the importance of knowing what is true about God and about ourselves. We are often tempted when we believe lies about God or ourselves. Knowing God’s Word and treasuring it in our hearts can help us stand up against temptation.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Ps. 119:9-11.)

Sing the Response Song below

Lift high the name of Jesus - lyrics

Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our King. Make known the power of His grace, The beauty of His peace.

Remember how His mercy reached And we cried out to Him. He lifted us to solid ground, To freedom from our sin.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our Lord. His power in us is greater than, Is greater than this world.

To share the reason for our hope, To serve with love and grace, That all who see Him shine through us Might bring the Father praise.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our Light. No other name on earth can save, Can raise a soul to life.

He opens up our eyes to see The harvest He has grown. We labor in His fields of grace As He leads sinners home.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

Missionary Moments

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that His Son was born to save and redeem us.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick.
Wisdom for government officials and President Trump and VP Pence.
Wisdom for church leaders.

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