21 Days of Family Devotions - Day 2: The Temptation of Jesus
Today’s lesson is about the temptation of Jesus.
Learn the Big Idea:
Jesus is our example, He defeated Satan with the Word of God
Read the Passage: Matthew 4:1-11
[1] Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. [2] And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” [4] But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” [5] Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple [6] and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” [7] Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” [8] Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. [9] And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” [10] Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” [11] Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
Watch the Video:
Tell the Story: CLICK HERE to view the story slides
NOTE: If you click on the first slide it will go full screen and a script will be on the bottom of the screen.
Discuss the Questions:
Where did Jesus go after he was baptized? (the wilderness)
How long was Jesus in the wilderness? (40 days)
How many times did Satan tempt Jesus? (3)
How did Satan tempt Jesus? (1 – told Him to turn stones into bread because he was hungry, 2 – told Him to jump off the roof of the Temple, 3 – told Him He could have the world if He worshipped Satan)
What did Jesus use to beat Satan? (The Word of God)
Why didn’t Jesus just squish Satan like a little bug? (He wanted us to see that the Bible was stronger than Satan. He wanted to be our example)
What did Satan do when Jesus beat him with God’s Word? (Ran away like a little baby)\
Who came and took care of Jesus? (Angels)
Read Psalm 119:11 - I have stored up Your Word in my hear that I might not sin against You. (this would be a great verse for your family to memorize)
Have some Fun:
Sing some Songs:
