1. Starter What is temptation? What do you find tempting?

2. Jesus’ Temptation D/E I can describe Jesus’ temptation. B/C I can explain the symbolism of Jesus’ temptation. A*/A I can argue for the importance of Jesus’ temptation within his story and the world today.

3. The Temptation of Jesus D/E I can describe Jesus’ temptation.

4. 12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13 and he was in the desert for forty days, being tempted by Satan. Wild animals and angels attended him. Mark 1:12-13 Highlight trigger words in your gospel. These should be important words that will help you to remember the story. D/E I can describe Jesus’ temptation.

5. Driven out/sent out Forty days Satan and the wild animals Angels With your partner, choose & brainstorm the meanings of two Add these meanings to the relevant parts of the story. The Spirit is the active power here: - the real battle of the gospel is between invisible, spiritual forces, not just human opponents. God testing faith to prove loyalty A long time – preparing. angels are the other active “doers” in this scene (alongside Satan & the Spirit). As God’s messengers, they represent God’s help and protection (from the wild animals) Jesus has power over evil. Wild animals are demons. Ferocity represents the seriousness of the temptation. B/C I can explain the symbolism of Jesus’ temptation.

6. What does the story mean? You will either be given Carl the Christian or Jesus to research. Answer the questions in your book for the character you’re given.

7. 1.What might the story tell Carl about who Jesus is? 2.Why might the story help those fasting during Lent or going through hostility and persecution? 1.What might Satan be trying to do in the story and why? 2.Why was it so important for Jesus to overcome this period of temptation?

8. Answer the questions dependent on which colour side you are on. Check with your partner. Add to your own answer. Prepare to present. A*/A I can argue for the importance of Jesus’ temptation within his story and the world today. The importance of the temptation for Jesus: What do we learn about Jesus’ authority and power from this story? How might this event have prepared Jesus for his ministry? The importance of this scene for Christians: How might this story have given 1 st Century Christians in Rome hope? How does this story give Christians strength when they fast during Lent?

9. Importance of Temptations for Jesus He was now ready to start his ministry, knowing he had triumphed over the temptations of evil: – reinforcing status as Son of God, who alone can defeat evil – Confirming his authority and power to cast out Satan wherever he goes. Importance of Temptations for Christians Who is Jesus: Proof of unique status of Jesus as Son of God, capable of defeating evil. Hope & Encouragement: for persecuted Christians - knowing that Jesus is Son of God and has authority over evil. Also that his teaching is true teaching from God, not infected by evil. Part of following Jesus: in Lent, Christians pray and fast to defeat evil in their own lives, with God’s help, as disciples of Jesus. 1.Why was triumphing over the devil important for Jesus? 2 reasons. 2.Why is it important for Christians that he triumphed? 2 reasons. **Why do people fast for Lent? Which of the reasons do they do it for?

10. Which level have you achieved? D/E I can describe Jesus’ temptation. B/C I can explain the symbolism of Jesus’ temptation. A*/A I can argue for the importance of Jesus’ temptation within his story and the world today.

11. 60 seconds You have just 60 seconds to write a summary of what we have learnt today. The most detailed answer will win a sweetie. DO NOT JUST WRITE: “I have learnt about Jesus’ temptation and what it means to Christians...”

12. Homework Complete the 6 mark question using the PEE paragraph guide. POINT – answer the question EVIDENCE/EXAMPLE– from the text/from modern life. EXPLAIN – how does your evidence prove your point?