Jesus' Baptism and 40 days in the desert

Jesus in the desert

Learning Intention : To understand the importance of Lent.

To be able to recall the important events of Jesus in the desert.

Why did Jesus go into the desert?

• After Jesus was baptised , he began his mission . He went into the wild , wanting to be alone from anyone.

• He wanted to be alone with his thoughts so he could truly get the meaning of God's mission.

• Do you ever feel like you want to be alone to think to yourself? So no one can interrupt your thoughts.....

• Jesus had spent 40 days and 40 nights alone with his thoughts in the desert.

• However , he was not truly alone....

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Multiple Choice

Who was in the desert with Jesus?

• Satan ( the devil)

• Mary

• Joseph

Jesus being tempted by the devil

During Jesus' time in the desert , Satan ( the devil) was with Jesus.

He constantly tried to test Jesus and tempt him.

First test : stone to bread.

Jesus was very hungry in the desert. Satan came along and told him to turn a stone into bread if he truly was the Son of God.

Although Jesus wanted to eat , he knew that God would provide him with what he needed so he refused.

He passed the first test.

Multiple Choice

Did Jesus give in to the devil yet?

• Yes

• No

Second test :

Next , the devil took Jesus to the highest point of a temple.

He said to Jesus " If you are the Son of God , throw yourself down and He will command his angels and they will lift you up in their hands"

Jesus did not fall for the devil's temptation and replied

"It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’

Multiple Choice

Did Jesus give into the devil after the 2nd attempt/try?

• No

• Yes

Third Test

• Again , the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain. He showed him the entire kingdom and said

• "All this I will give you if you bow down and worship me."

• Jesus was very angry and replied

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

Multiple Choice

What about the final try. Did Jesus finally give into the devil?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Why do you think Jesus did not give in and listen to the devil?

Write your answer below.

• After the final attempt to tempt Jesus , the devil gave up and the angels came to look after Jesus.

• From here, Jesus left the desert and heard that his cousin John the Baptist was arrested.

• Jesus began his mission to gather his 12 apostles , spreading the good news of the Word of God.

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Open Ended

Why do you think people give up things or take on new things for Lent?

Write your answer below.

Think of what Jesus had to go through in the desert for the 40 days.