Overcoming Temptation
Key Passage
Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1)
Questions
Adults:
What helpful advice could you offer someone faced with a temptation?
Children:
What helps you do the right thing when you want to do something wrong?
Readings
First Reading
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The Fall of Humankind
Related activities & tools
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 2: Adam and Eve: Creation and Consequences • p.12 • Gn 2:4-3:999
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Gather Us In - Tools for Forming Families: Icebreakers, Social & Service Activities, Events, Rituals & Prayer
- Family Day Events • Chapter 50: Forgiveness • p.78-80 • Gn 2:4-3:24
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 2: Adam, Eve, and the Snake: The Second of Two Creation Stories • p.22-23 • Gn 2:4-3:24
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LearningCycles series: Let There Be Light: Creative Activities for Cultivating Gratitude and Care for Creation
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-15 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.16-18 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-20 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.21-23 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-25 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.26-27 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.28-29 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 8: Garden Workshop • p.30-31 • Gn 1-2
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 1: God Creates the World • p.6-9 • Gn 1-2
- Chapter 2: Adam and Eve Reject God • p.10 • Gn 3
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The Big Book of Bible Stories to Make
- Chapter 2: Garden of Eden • p.6-15 • Gn 2
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102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Bible Story Action Rhymes • Chapter 16: Adam's Bride • p.20 • Gn 2:7, 18-22
- Bible Story Action Rhymes • Chapter 17: Here's the Fruit • p.20 • Gn 3:1-13
- Bible Story Action Rhymes • Chapter 18: Eve and Adam, Where Are You? • p.21 • Gn 2:16-17, 3:1-23
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 1: God Creates the World • p.6-7 • Gn 1:1-2:22
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 1: Adam and Eve • p.9-12 • Gn 2:4-25
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Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 1: Adam and Eve Make a Wrong Choice • p.5-7 • Gn 3:1-24
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Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 2: The Fruit Tree • p.11-14 • Gn 3
Psalm
Related activities & tools
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 6: Being Sorry • p.14-15 • Ps 51:3-6
Gospel
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The Temptation of Jesus
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 8: Satan Tempts Jesus » Find Your Way • p.24-25 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 20: Wilderness Experiences • p.71 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- In the Desert • p.50-59 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- In the Desert • p.50-59 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 8: Satan Tempts Jesus » Jesus Is Our Compass • p.24-25 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 8: Satan Tempts Jesus » Jesus Leads Me Maze • p.32-35 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 8: Satan Tempts Jesus » The Right Way Spinners • p.26-31 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 43: The Temptation of Jesus • p.104-105 • Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Armor of God: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 2: Resist! • p.16-24 • Jas 4:7; Mt 4:1-4
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 62: Jesus Resists Temptation • p.141-143 • Mt 4:1-11; Lk 4:1-13
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Lent • Chapter 5: Lenten Practices • p.57-60 • Jl 2:12-16; Mt 4:1-10
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Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 11: Jesus Is Tempted by the Devil • p.36-38 • Mt 4:1-11
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The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 46: Satan Tempts Jesus • p.73