The Testing of Jesus

Sentence

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1

Collect

May God our Creator, walk with us during this season of Lent. May we enter more deeply into the passion of Jesus and come to depend more completely on his Spirit, that we may live a life that shines with the light of the resurrected Christ. Amen

Readings

• Matthew 4:1-11
  
• Romans 10:8-13

Questions

1. Can you name some of the voices of evil, of testing for you or for the church at this time?
   
2. Share any examples and think through how you might respond
3. In what ways might we be tempted to put God to the test?
4. In what ways have we been tempted to compromise something core to the gospel?
5. Discuss the things that have helped you get through difficult circumstances in the past. Share any challenges you face at the moment and pray for one another.

Quick Links

RESOURCES

• 1. Notes for Leaders
• How to Run a House Church
• Runsheets
• Pew Sheet
  

LITURGY

• 4b. House Church Liturgy - Service of Word and Prayer​
• 3b. House Church Liturgy for Families
• Lectionary 2022

COMMUNION

• Video
• 2b. House Church Liturgy with Communion
• Home Communion Service for Lay Leaders

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PRAYER

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Children's Resources

Video:

• The Temptation of Jesus

Activities:

• Temptations of Jesus sequencing activity sheet
• What happened to Jesus in the desert activity sheet
  
• Jesus' Temptation Spot the Differences
  
• The Temptation of Jesus Word Find
  
• If you are the Son of God Colouring Page
  

Lent Activities

• What is Lent? PowerPoint
  
• Ash Wednesday Word Search
  
• Lent Art Cutouts & Church Windows