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Mark 1:12-15
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)
sermons4kids.com- Extra! Extra! Read All About It! object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Carrying the Message object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
ministry-to-children.com- “Jesus In the Wilderness" Sunday School Lesson from Mark 1:9-15
ministry-to-children.com- “Pray and Prepare” Mark 1:9-15 Children’s Sermon
sundayschool.works- The Temptation of Jesus (Mark 1:9-15) Sunday School Lessons for Kids
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Says No to the Devil lesson
word-sunday.com- Care For Others (scroll down to Gospel)
kidssundayschool.com- Temptation object talk: Balls of temptation thrown by the devil will bounce off the Word of God.
youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on Mark 1:9-15: Empowered by Baptism
rclblectionary.com- Mark 1:12-15 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Mark 1:12-15 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Mark 1:12-15 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- Temptation of Christ
sermons4kids.com- I can share the "Good News" with a friend.
sermons4kids.com- Christ gave me the work of preaching the Good News.
doodlethroughthebible.com- Mark 1:15 coloring page to print out
bible-printables.com- In The Wilderness
ministryark.com- WWJD Printable Coloring Page
churchpublishing.org- Mark 1 9-15 (page 21)
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Carrying the Message group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness With Jesus group activities (crafts)
daniellesplace.com- Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness craft
jesus-without-language.net- Jesus in the Desert (Mark 1) | Craft
Introduce craft: We are tempted every day. How can we make to help remind ourselves to do the right thing?
dltk-bible.com- What Would Jesus Do mobile
dltk-bible.com- What Would Jesus Do craft
This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15
sundayschoolnetwork.com- Repent & Believe Spinning Top Craft
daniellesplace.com- The Consequences of Sin Object Lesson Using Crafts Sticks and the Exploding Cobra Weave (scroll down to this)
papercakesandicing.blogspot.com- Repentance Giant Erase Pencil Craft
gospelgrabbag.com- “Wheely Repent!” Repentance Wheel Help children learn that because Jesus Christ atoned for our sins, we can repent. Turn the repentance wheel to see if each child can “Wheely Repent” with wrong actions on the wheel.
Games
sermons4kids.com- Carrying the Message group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness With Jesus group activities (games)
biblefunforkids.com- Temptation Trash Can Big Mouth Game
christiancrafters.com- Hear No Evil
christiancrafters.com- Resist the Devil
shauna-naner.blogspot.com- Avoiding Temptation
ministrytoyouth.com- Temptation Game Show (scroll down to this)
christiancrafters.com- Survivor-Temptation Island: Through various fun games, activities, and group Bible discussions, participants will learn that temptation is from Satan and can lead to sin. Participants will also learn how to receive God's power to resist Satan's temptations. Event lasts approximately 3.5 hours. For grades 5 and up.
Temptation Obstacle Course (Satan Tempts Jesus)- A fun medium energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This game will help your kids actively review how Satan tempted Jesus and how the angels took care of Jesus. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing, page 73).
Introduce game: What are you tempted to do when you are not doing well during a game? Discuss. Let’s see if you can resist temptation while playing this fun game!
Resist the Temptation Putt-Putt
Make a putt-putt golf course.
creativekidsathome.com- Indoor Miniature Golf
boyslife.org- Build a Miniature Golf Course in Your Backyard
entertainment.howstuffworks.com- How to Build a Backyard Mini Golf Course
Introduce games: We are tempted every day. Making the right decisions in life is hard to do, but if you let Jesus be your guide and think, “What Would Jesus Do?” it will make it a lot easier.
christianitycove.com- Bible Game – What Would Jesus Do?
christianitycove.com- W.W.J.D.? - W.W.J.S.? (game)
Jesus Is Our Savior- Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.
WWJD and Moral Dilemmas Card Game- Making the right decisions in life is hard to do, but if you let Jesus be your guide and think, “What Would Jesus Do?” it will make it a lot easier.
fashionsbylynda.com- Repentance Game
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- The Good News (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Carrying The Message (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness With Jesus (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Good News (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Carrying The Message (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness With Jesus (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- The Good News (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Carrying The Message (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Into the Wilderness With Jesus (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- Carrying The Message (Multiple Choice)
sdc.me.uk- Mark 1:12-15 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 1:12-15 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
hellofaithsteps.files.wordpress.com- Mark 1: 12-15 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- The Temptation of Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- I. Jesus tempted for 40 days (12-13) (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
liturgy.slu.edu- Discussion Questions for Mark 1:12-15 (scroll down to these questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
Compare and contrast The Temptation of Jesus – Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
From Google AI Mode
Questions about the temptation in the wilderness (1:12–13)
• What was the purpose of the wilderness temptation? The Holy Spirit "drove" Jesus into the desert, which was a place of testing and spiritual preparation in biblical tradition, recalling Israel's 40 years of wandering. It was where Jesus was proved faithful and strengthened for his mission.
• Why is Mark's account of the temptation so brief?In contrast to Matthew and Luke, Mark gives few details about the specific temptations. His concise, "headline-like" style focuses on the main events and Jesus' immediate obedience to God's will. The brevity also emphasizes that the struggle in the wilderness, while necessary, was just a prelude to the more important work of his ministry.
• Who was with Jesus during his time of testing? Mark notes two unusual details: Jesus was "with the wild animals" and "angels attended him".
o Wild animals: This imagery is unique to Mark and can be seen as symbolizing Jesus' victory over danger and the restoration of creation, evoking a new Garden of Eden where man is at peace with the animals.
o Angels: The angels ministering to Jesus confirm his success in resisting Satan and show that God was with him throughout the ordeal.
• What does Jesus' temptation experience reveal about his character? Jesus' willingness to submit to this testing demonstrates his obedience to the Father's will and his preparation for his public ministry. His victory over Satan also signals the beginning of the end for the devil's power.
• How does this passage relate to us? Like Jesus, believers can be prepared for service through times of testing and solitude. Jesus' triumph over temptation reassures us that he can help us when we are tempted.
Questions about Jesus' proclamation in Galilee (1:14–15)
• Why does Jesus begin his public ministry after John is arrested? John's arrest serves as a transition point, signifying the end of his role as the forerunner and the beginning of Jesus' ministry. It also highlights the continuity of prophetic tradition, with Jesus taking up the mantle of truth-telling despite the risks.
• Why does Jesus begin preaching in Galilee instead of Jerusalem? By starting in the more rural, "common" region of Galilee, Jesus signals that the good news is for all people, not just the religious elite. This fulfills the Old Testament prophecy from Isaiah that "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light" (Isaiah 9:2).
• What is "the gospel of God"? This phrase emphasizes that the good news about salvation originates with God himself. Jesus is both the messenger and the central subject of this message.
• What does it mean that "the time is fulfilled"? Jesus' declaration indicates that a new era has arrived, fulfilling the long-held promises of the Old Testament prophets. The promised Messianic era has begun through his ministry.
• What is the "kingdom of God" and how is it "at hand"? The kingdom refers not to a physical place but to God's active, sovereign rule. When Jesus declares it is "at hand," he means that God's reign has arrived and is now accessible through his person and work. His teachings and miracles will demonstrate this new reality.
• Why does Jesus call for people to "repent and believe"? This is the required response to the arrival of the kingdom of God.
o Repent: To "change your inner self—your old way of thinking" and turn away from sin.
o Believe: To have a deep, abiding trust in the gospel (the "good news") that Jesus brings.
• How should we apply the call to "repent and believe" today? Just as Jesus called people in Galilee, his message remains a call to refocus our lives on God and trust in the transformative power of his kingdom. This requires daily commitment, especially during times of struggle and testing.
Rap
dltk-bible.com- Jesus Rap
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