Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 3 - The temptation of Jesus

The temptation of Jesus

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATIN: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: The Temptation of Jesus

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

  1. Recall and compare the synoptic accounts of the temptation of Jesus.
  2. Explain the significance of each of the three temptations.
  3. Identify common temptations in today’s world.
  4. State ways of overcoming temptation.
  5. Describe how Jesus overcame the temptations.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Storytelling, Bible reading, group discussion, comparison, Q&A, picture analysis

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (Matt. 4:1-11, Mk. 1:12-13, Lk. 4:1-13), picture of Jesus and Satan, CRK textbook for SS3

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1Review

The teacher revisits the topic on the baptism of Jesus with questions to assess prior knowledge.

Learners respond and engage.

STEP 2Introduction

The teacher displays a picture of Jesus and Satan and asks students what the image represents.

Learners make guesses and share their thoughts.

STEP 3Explanation

The teacher explains:

a. Synoptic accounts (Matt. 4:1–11, Mark 1:12–13, Luke 4:1–13): Students read and compare.

b. The three temptations – turn stones to bread, jump from the pinnacle, worship Satan.

c. Significance of each temptation – physical need, pride, power.

d. Temptations today – lying, cheating, stealing, peer pressure, internet influence.

e. How to overcome – prayer, reading the Bible, self-control, godly friends.

f. How Jesus overcame – using the Word of God.

Learners read, discuss, listen, and ask questions.

STEP 4Note Taking

The teacher writes a summary note on the board.

Learners copy into their notebooks.

 

NOTE

THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS
A. Synoptic Accounts

  • Matthew 4:1–11: Full details of the temptations.
  • Mark 1:12–13: Short and direct.
  • Luke 4:1–13: Similar to Matthew, but with a different order.

B. The Three Temptations

  1. Stones to bread – physical satisfaction.
  2. Jump from temple – test God’s power.
  3. Worship Satan – gain power and glory.

C. Significance

  • Jesus was tempted like us but did not sin.
  • Shows that temptation is not sin until we give in.
  • Teaches self-control, obedience, and reliance on God’s Word.

D. Temptations Today

  • Lust, dishonesty, envy, corruption, greed, peer influence.

E. Overcoming Temptations

  • Constant prayer
  • Bible study
  • Self-control
  • Avoid bad company
  • Use the Word of God, just like Jesus.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Mention the three temptations of Jesus.
  2. What are the differences in the synoptic accounts?
  3. List three modern-day temptations.
  4. How did Jesus overcome Satan?
  5. State three ways to overcome temptation today.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks learners’ notes and encourages them to use God’s Word to stand firm against temptations.