The crucifixion was prophesied and the very words Jesus said are in a Psalm from a thousand years before: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” During temptations, we too might wonder if the Lord is really with us. Remember that Jesus overcame temptations by praying, by recalling the words of the Old Testament, and by calling out to God. Sample from the Jacob’s Ladder Program, Level 6, for ages 11-12.