Key Ideas
Faith Fact
God helps me make good choices.
Faith Verse
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Question of the Day: How can I resist temptation and make the right choice?
Read about It
Read: Psalm 119:11; Matthew 4:1–11
It’s always interesting to see celebrities and important leaders, like the president, doing normal, everyday things such as walking their dog or grabbing a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant. It’s easy for us to forget that they do regular things just like we do.
When Jesus came to earth, He was both God and human. Jesus experienced all the things that come with normal life including the temptation to do wrong things. In fact, the devil tried to tempt Jesus multiple times! Jesus never gave in to temptation. He overcame His desire to do wrong things by using the Word of God.
Like Jesus, we will face temptation because that’s part of living in this world. However, Jesus showed us how to make the right choice. When we fill our heart with the Word of God and listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit, we can resist temptation and follow the plan that God has for us!
Talk about It
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Question 1. What was Jesus doing before He was tempted? Answer 1. He was fasting. (Matthew 4:2)
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| Question 2. What are some ways you might experience temptation in your life?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.
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| Question 3. What did Jesus use to help Him resist temptation?
Answer 3. He used the Word of God.
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| Question 4. Why is it important for us to know God’s Word?
Answer 4. When we have memorized God’s Word, we can use it to help us overcome temptation to sin. (Psalm 119:11)
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| Question 5. When you are being tempted, what steps can help you make the right choice?
Answer 5. Ask for God’s help, remember what God’s Word says, and listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit. Additional answers may vary. |
Pray about It
God, thank You that I am never alone when I am being tempted. Help me to remember that I can resist temptation and make the choices that You want me to make through Your Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.