What three temptations did Jesus face?
(to use his power to turn stones into bread; to test God’s promise to protect him; to worship the devil in order to receive rule of the world) In each case, what did Jesus depend on to resist temptation? (Scripture) • Say: Jesus trusted God’s word in Scripture and was able to resist the temptations of the devil. Scripture can also help us resist temptation. When we read the Bible, we learn about God and what God wants of us. • Ask: Let’s name some things in Scripture that can help us resist the temptations that we listed when we began. Help the children think of ideas or verses from Scripture that address a temptation they might face. (We know that we are supposed to be honest from the Ten Commandments.) • Pray together that we will be confident in God’s word as found in Scripture and trust it when we face temptations. Conclude by praying together the Lord’s Prayer with particular emphasis on the words “and lead us not into temptation.” Making the Connection (Grades 7 and 8) Young peop
