Jesus the King · Lesson 5
Jesus Is Tempted
Matthew 4:1-11; Deuteronomy 8:2-3 New Testament PrincipleSelf-control
After forty days without food in the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by the devil, and He said no every time by trusting God's Word.
God's Spirit helps us say no to wrong things, and Jesus won against temptation for us.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
Matthew 4:4 BSB
The Big Story · Redemption
Adam gave in to temptation in a garden, and Israel gave in during forty years in the wilderness. Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness and won, so He could be the perfect Savior for everyone who has given in.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 45-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: The sword in your pocket
- Dasch’s Dig Site (bible-times history): Stones or bread?
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: It is written!
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus always said no to wrong things.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: No, no, no!, Color Jesus
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
When the devil tempted Jesus, He said no every time with God's Word, and Jesus helps me say no to wrong things.
Memory verse
“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Adapted from Matthew 4:4
Start here
Ask, "What's something that's really hard to say no to?" Let a few kids share (candy, screens, getting even). Say, "Today Jesus is very hungry, and He has to say no to something hard."
Bible story 6 min
Jesus was baptized. Then God's Spirit led Him into the desert. Jesus did not eat for forty days. He was very hungry.
The devil came to tempt Jesus. That means he tried to get Jesus to do wrong. He said, "If You are God's Son, turn these stones into bread!" Jesus said no. "God's Word says people need more than bread. They need God's words."
Then the devil took Jesus up high on God's house. "Jump!" he said. "God will catch You!" Jesus said no. "God's Word says, 'Do not test God.'"
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
It is written! 8 min
You’ll need: A cardboard tube or rolled paper "sword"
- Read a wrong choice out loud ("Don't share your snack!").
- A child holds up the paper sword and shouts, "It is written!" Then the group says a good choice instead.
- Talk about how God's Word is like a sword that helps us.
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3rd – 4th grade
Jesus faced the devil's temptations in the wilderness and won every time by trusting God's Word, and He helps us when we're tempted.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Three temptations, Sword of the Spirit
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, at home
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
In the wilderness, Jesus faced Satan's temptations as the true Son and true Israel, winning by God's Word where Adam and Israel failed, so He can save and help us.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Where others failed, My battle plan
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, with friends, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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