Sundays of Lent
What is the first Sunday of Lent Gospel?
Treasures! “Lay up treasures in Heaven…For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also..”
What did the Prodigal Son do with his father’s money?
Waste and spend it all!
Where was Christ when He was tempted?
On a mountain
Did Christ judge or accuse the Samaritan Woman for her sins?
No, He showed compassion
How many Sundays in the Great Fast?
6 Sundays in the Great Fast + Palm Sunday + Resurrection Sunday
How did the father react to getting his son back?
He ran to him excited!
What did Christ go to the mountain to do?
Fast and Pray
Does doing bad things mean you are a bad person?
No! We are all children of God
What is the 2nd Sunday of the Great Fast Gospel?
Christ’s Temptations on the Mount
What did the father do to show that he was happy?
Kiss his neck, give him a fancy ring, and throw a huge banquet/party!
How long was Christ on the mountain, fasting and praying?
40 days and 40 nights
Why was it hard for the Samaritan woman to go to the well?
Because it was the hottest time of day and carrying heavy jugs of water is hard enough!
What is the 3rd Sunday of the Great Fast?
The Prodigal Son
In the story…who is the “father”?
God!
How did satan try to tempt Christ? (Give all 3!)
With hunger (turn rocks to bread), with pride (“if” You are truly God…throw Yourself and angels will catch You), with greed (I will give you all of this world if You worship me…)
What is the “water” that Christ taught the Samaritan woman she would have and never thirst again?
Can you name ALL the Sundays of Lent IN ORDER!
1. Treasures, 2. Temptations, 3. Prodigal Son, 4. Samaritan Woman, 5. Paralyzed Man, 6. Blind Man…Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday!
What did the son say to the father when he returned?
“Father…I have sinned against heaven and in your sight and am no longer worthy to be called your son…” (Luke 15:21)
How did Christ defend Himself against the temptations of Satan?
He used the words of the Bible!
What should we do if we feel embarrassed or sad because we sinned?
Run to God and learn how to be better!