Jesus is Tested

For March 9, we'll be having part of our KFW upstairs as part of our special Vibrant Faith kickoff.  I need 5 readers and would love to involve those who haven't had a chance to read with us much.  Let me know if you're interested :D 

Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness (pages 248-251 in the spark bible

Narrator: After he was baptized in the Jordan River, God led Jesus into the desert. He was there for 40 (flash 10 fingers 4 times) days and 40 (flash 10 fingers 4 times) nights.  He didn’t eat at all—he was fasting.  He was HUNGRY.  His stomach was GRRRRRROOOOWWLLLLING! How does your stomach sound when it growls? 

He was very, very, very hungry, and then the devil came to tempt him.  He said:

Tempter 1:  “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

What do you think Jesus did?  He was very brave and very smart!  Jesus answered, quoting scripture

Jesus: “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’^[b]”

Narrator: Then the devil took him into the big city.  They stood on the HIIIIIGHEST point of the temple, and they looked down. The devil said:

Devil 2: “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For the scriptures say: “‘He will command his angels concerning you,
    and they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’

Narrator: Jesus was again very smart, and he again quoted scripture, saying:

Jesus: “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’^[d]”

Narrator:  Now, the devil took him even HIGHER!  To the highest spot around—a mountain!  He showed Jesus allllllll the kingdoms in the world and how beautiful they were.

Devil 3:  “See allllll this? All this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me.”

Narrator:  By now, Jesus had had enough—and he had strong words for the Devil.

Jesus:   “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.

Narrator: Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended Jesus.  What did we learn? 

(possible discussions—see what the kids say)

·     * Even Jesus faced times of being tempted

·      *We are called to serve God, even when other things seem like better ideas.

·      *We are called to let our relationships with God—our light in the world—shine!