“Jesus was led into the wilderness.”
Matthew 4:1
Jesus went to a quiet, hard place to grow strong in God. Lent is our desert.
The set for today
Bible reading · Matthew 4:1–11
Jesus is tempted
How to
- Read the three temptations.
- Ask: how did Jesus answer each time?
- Choose one thing to give up for Lent.
For example — Notice Jesus answers with God's word every time.
Activity
The sacrifice jar
How to
- Set an empty jar on the table.
- Each small sacrifice adds a bean or a stone.
- Watch it fill through Lent.
For example — Gave up seconds of dessert? Add a bean.
You'll needA jarbeans or pebbles
Prayer
Desert prayer
How to
- Gather close, make the Sign of the Cross.
- Say it slowly together, a line at a time.
- End with the Sign of the Cross.
For example — Jesus, make us strong to choose what is good. Amen.
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