Jesus’ Preparation For His Ministry Basic 2 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define temptation
2. Describe the temptation of Jesus
3. Mention the names of Jesus’ disciples
4. Discuss the significance of Jesus calling the 12 to be His disciples

Introduction

After Jesus was baptized, He went to prepare more for His ministry. He faced temptations and chose special helpers called disciples.

Lesson Content

What is Temptation?

• Temptation is when someone tries to make us do wrong things
• It’s like when someone tells us to disobey our parents
• It’s when we want to do something we know is wrong
• Everyone faces temptations, even Jesus

The Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11)

Where Jesus Was Tempted:

• In the wilderness (desert)
• Jesus fasted (didn’t eat) for 40 days and nights
• He was very hungry
• Satan (the devil) came to tempt Him

The Three Temptations:

1. Turn Stones to Bread
   1. Satan said: “Make these stones become bread”
   2. Jesus was very hungry
   3. Jesus said: “Man needs God’s word more than food”
2. Jump from the Temple
   1. Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple
   2. Satan said: “Jump down, angels will catch you”
   3. Jesus said: “Don’t test God”
3. Worship Satan for All Kingdoms
   1. Satan showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world
   2. Satan said: “I’ll give you all this if you worship me”
   3. Jesus said: “Worship only God”

How Jesus Won:

• Jesus used God’s word (the Bible) to fight temptation
• Jesus stayed faithful to God
• Angels came and helped Jesus after Satan left

The Names of Jesus’ 12 Disciples:

1. Peter (Simon)
2. Andrew
3. James
4. John
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew
7. Matthew
8. Thomas
9. James (son of Alphaeus)
10. Simon (the Zealot)
11. Judas (son of James)
12. Judas Iscariot

Why Jesus Called 12 Disciples:

• To help Him in His ministry
• To learn from Him and teach others
• To continue His work after He went to heaven
• To spread the good news of God’s love
• To show that God uses ordinary people for special work

What the Disciples Did:

• Followed Jesus everywhere
• Learned from His teachings
• Helped Him minister to people
• Became the first leaders of the church

Memory Verse

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” – Matthew 4:4

Activity

Act out the temptations of Jesus and how He responded with God’s word.

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Temptation is when someone tries to make us: a) Do good things b) Do wrong things c) Help others d) Pray more
2. How many days did Jesus fast in the wilderness? a) 30 days b) 40 days c) 50 days d) 60 days
3. How many disciples did Jesus choose? a) 10 b) 11 c) 12 d) 13
4. Jesus defeated temptation by using: a) His own strength b) Magic c) God’s word d) Fighting

Answers: 1(b), 2(b), 3(c), 4(c)