I teach large group Bible Study for the Preschool Department. Here’s how I taught the lesson, Jesus Was Tempted today at church. You can download a printable copy of the lesson at the end of this post.
Sunday School Lesson: Jesus Was Tempted
Create Curiosity: Show a vegetable (such as broccoli) and a lollipop Ask, Which would you rather have?
The vegetable is so good and healthy for us, but we want what tastes good – even if it’s not good for our body or teeth and will make us sticky. That colorful, sweet lollipop is so tempting!
Jesus was tempted too.
Teaching Time:
Jesus went off by Himself for 40 days to pray. He didn’t eat anything during this time and He was hungry.
The devil said, If You are God’s Son, turn these stones into bread.
Jesus used the Bible like a weapon against the devil. Did he bonk him on the head with it? No! But, He used a Bible verse to shut the devil up.
Jesus said, The Bible says man shall not live by bread alone. Jesus knew God would take care of His needs. (Deuteronomy 8:3 )
Then the devil took Jesus up to the top of the temple roof. He said, If You are God’s Son, jump down and see if God sends angels to catch You!
Jesus used the Bible like a weapon against the devil. Did he bonk him on the head? No, but He used a Bible verse to shut the devil up.
Jesus said, The Bible says, Do not test God!” (Deuteronomy 6:16)
The devil took Jesus to a high mountain where they could see kingdoms far and wide. The devil said, I will give You all the money and power of these kingdoms. All You have to do is worship me!
Jesus used the Bible like a weapon against the devil. Did he bonk him on the head? No, but He used a Bible verse to shut the devil up.
Jesus said, The Bible says, Worship only God. Go away! (Deuteronomy 6:13-14)
And the devil went away. The Bible says if we resist the devil, he will flee. (James 4:7)
Ask, Do you ever get tempted?
Does the devil tempt you to yell at mom and say, No! when she tells you to do something?
If you get tempted to disobey your parents, you can use the Bible against the devil. Say, The Bible says to honor your father and mother. (Exodus 20:12)
If you get tempted to push your brother, sister, or friend, you can use the Bible against the devil. Say, The Bible says we should be kind to one another. (Ephesians 4:32)
If you get tempted to take something that doesn’t belong to you, you can use the Bible against the devil. Say, The Bible says, You should not steal. (Exodus 20:15)
Craft: Make a simple bookmark using construction paper and stickers or duct tape with sticky sides together.
Sing a Song: Sing, The B.I.B.L.E.
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