The Temptation of Jesus for Kids: A Chorus Play for Lent
Lent is a season set apart for growing closer to Jesus, and it offers an opportunity to help children deepen their faith by encountering God in their own lives. This free Lenten activity invites kids to explore the Temptation of Jesus in an age-appropriate and engaging way.
Chorus plays are a type of Gospel drama that present Scripture in the form of a play with both individual characters and a shared chorus. This chorus, based on Matthew 4:1–11, is designed for full-class participation. Roles include a Leader, a Voice, and a Chorus. It can be helpful to assign one reader to speak the “Chorus” lines first, with the rest of the children echoing that reader together.
The Temptation of Jesus Activity for Kids
Bring this lesson to life in your faith formation or religion class with a printable activity designed specifically for kids. This resource makes the Temptation of Jesus clear and meaningful, saving you prep time while supporting thoughtful Lenten learning. With clear instructions and a simple structure, the lesson is ready to use and easy to implement.
Leader: From Matthew’s Gospel:
Leader: The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert. There he was tempted.
Voice: Tested!
Chorus: Tested!
Leader: Jesus hadn’t eaten for forty days and forty nights. He was very hungry.
Voice: Hungry?
Chorus: Hungry?
Leader: “If you are God’s son, tell these stones to turn to bread!”
Voice: Tested!
Chorus: Tested!
Leader: “No one can live on bread alone. People need every word that God has spoken.”
Voice: Listen to God!
Chorus: Listen to God!
Leader: “If you are God’s Son, jump off the highest part of the temple and let God’s angels catch you in their arms.”
Voice: Tested!
Chorus: Tested!
Leader: “Don’t test the Lord your God!”
Voice: Listen to God!
Chorus: Listen to God!
Leader: “I will give you all this,” said the voice of temptation, “if you bow down and worship me.”
Voice: Tested!
Chorus: Tested!
Leader: The Bible says, “Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.”
Voice: Worship God!
Chorus: Worship God!
Leader: The Gospel of the Lord.
Chorus: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
