Name : _________________

RE Year 9 Term 2

My teacher’s name : ________________________Room : ______

Question A B C D

1 What name do Christians give to when

Adam and Eve were sent out from the

garden of Eden by God?

The Banishing The Exclusion The Fall The Extinction

2 Where is the birth of a saviour to a virgin

mother prophesied?

Isaiah 7:14 Genesis 3.6 Exodus 31:18 All of these

3 What is the Christian festival that

celebrates the birth of Jesus called?

Jesus’ birthday Easter Sunday Christmas Good Friday

4 When was Jesus crucified? Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter

Sunday

5 When was Jesus’s resurrection? Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter

Sunday

6 Which of these best defines ‘sin’? Doing

something bad

Breaking the law Going against

God

All of these

7 What does the word ‘sacrifice’ mean? To give up

something

To pray to God To become

incarnate

To rise from

the dead.

8 What word describes the Christian belief

that Jesus is God?

Resurrection Crucifixion Christmas Incarnation

9 How do Christian’s see Jesus’ crucifixion

and resurrection

As a road block As a bridge As a tunnel All of these

10 How could Jesus be viewed by

Christians?

As a role model As a saviour As God

incarnate

All of these

11 What is the Christian idea of putting

things right with God called?

Substitution Incarnation Resurrection Atonement

12 What word describes the Christian idea

that Jesus died in their place?

Substitute Incarnation Resurrection Atonement

13 What do Christians believe that the death

of Jesus allows people to achieve?

Resurrection Salvation Revenge All of these

14 Which of these activities is a part of the

Christmas celebrations for Christians?

Nativity plays Carol services Exchanging

gifts

All of these

15 Which of these activities is a part of the

Easter celebrations for Christians?

Eating eggs Lighting a paschal

candle

Declare, “He

is risen”

All of these

Topic Date studied DateS Revised

What is a role model – Who is yours?

The relationships between God and Man (Adam)

Fixing the relationship - Incarnation

Jesus’ human and divine nature

Jesus’ last week on earth (Holy Week)

Crucifixion

Resurrection

Ascension

Pentecost

Christian festivals: Christmas and Easter

This term we will be studying the BIG question “How does belief in Jesus affect

Christians today?” through the study of Christianity. Below is a list of sub-topics we

will study to help us consider this question.

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Baseline Quiz – What do you already know BEFORE we study this topic?

REMEMBER we will do this again throughout the topic and your score will improve

____ / 10

Prediction - Next time I will score _____ / 10

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You have ever worn an item of clothing to be more like someone else

You know someone who has worn an item of clothing to be more like someone else

You have ever listened to a group or style of music to be more like someone else

You know someone who listened to a group or style of music because of someone else

You have ever taken up a hobby or interest to be more like someone else

You know someone who has taken up a hobby or interest to be more like someone else 5

Lesson 1 – SHE –

What is a role model – Who is yours?

We are doing this lesson to consider what role models are and if they are a shared human experience. We

will think explore some role models – and consider what people get from them and why they have them. It

will help us to go on to later consider the role and influence of Jesus in the lives of Christians.

The people pictured below are all considered to be role models.

TASK: Choose 2 people and explain why, for some people, they are role models by completing the

table provided.

Role models are influencers – whether we realise it or not. This means that they have an effect on

the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something making them act or do

something different than they might usually do themselves. “To be more like..”

TASK: Tick the boxes of the statements that match you

Dalai LamaOprah Winfrey

Malala Yousafzai

Albert Einstein Muhammad Ali Stephen Hawkins

Name They are a considered a role model for some people because..

Role model - A person whose behaviour is imitated

by other people.

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In the table below are some statements about role models.

TASK: Complete the sentences provided to explain each statement in more detail.

TASK: Complete the Spider diagram template below to list as many qualities of a good role model

that you can think of

TASK: Think about a role model you have OR have had OR a time when you have been a role

model. Explain why they/how you have been a role model.

Can come from all walks of life

– they do not have to be

famous

Role models do not have to be famous because..

Can give hope and inspiration Role models will make people feel hope and inspiration so..

Can give examples of how to

act in a certain situation

If you are struggling you may look to your role model and think ‘what would they do’ because…

Is usually chosen carefully It is important to chose a role model carefully because..

Might be inspired themselves if

they know they are a role model

to others

People might act differently if they know they are a role model because..

Tries their best to have a

positive mental attitude OR be

honest about their feelings

It is important people are honest about their feelings so..

You yourself could be a role

model to others (without

knowing it!)

Anyone can be a role model because...

Role models can be negative

as well as positive

Role models are a good influence but..

Just because someone is your

role model it does not mean

you copy everything they do

and say exactly

It is important that even if you are influenced by a role model that you remain yourself because..

A good

role model

is ..

My role model is/I am a role model because…

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Lesson 2 – The relationships between God and Man (Adam)This unit is about Jesus, however, to understand Jesus for Christians, it is necessary to go right back to the

religious origins of humankind. This will help us to understand the role the Jesus has in the big Christian

story. Unless you know the Christians beliefs about the early relationship between humans and man, you

cannot fully understand Jesus.

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TASK: Look at the polyptych painting on page 8. Add the correct number to each statement to tell

the story of painting (Genesis 2-3), One has been done for you.

TASK: Using the statements you have re-ordered here and plot how the relationship is changing on the

graph below by placing crosses on the graph and then joining them together with line. Then tick the box

descriptor that matches your graph.

God sends Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.

Genesis 3:28 So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he

had been taken.

God creates Eve from Adam’s rib

Genesis 2:21 So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he

took one of the man’s ribs[g] and then closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the Lord God made a

woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.

God gives Adam and Eve free will to do what they like – the can do anything except eat from the

tree of life and the tree of knowledge. They are living in the grace (love) of God

Genesis 2:15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of

it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you

must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly

die.”

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God creates Adam and breathes life into him

Genesis 1:27 And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made

both male and female.

Adam and Eve are embarrassed as they now have the knowledge that they are naked and hide

from God.

Genesis 3:8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden

in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden.

Eve is tempted by the snake/devil to eat from the tree of knowledge, she then tempts Adam. They

both sin (disobey God). At this point, evil enters the world through the actions of humans – the

misuse of free will. Humans ‘fall’ from the grace of God.

Genesis 3:4 “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. 5 “For God knows that when you

eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also

desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it.

The graph shows

an overall positive

relationship

The graph shows

an overall negative

relationship

The graph shows

the relationship

started positively

and ended

negatively

The graph shows

the relationship

started negatively

and ended

positively

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TASK: Complete the reflection table below

The relationship between God and man broke down because..

The ‘Fall of Man’ is used to describe this relationship breakdown because..

To maintain their relationship with God humans needed to..

Do you think God expected too much of his creation? Why?

It was ________ fault that the relationship broke down. Choose one answer (ADAM’S /GOD’S / EVE’S / THE

SERPENT’S/ ADAM AND EVE’S/ NO-ONE’S) and explain your choice:

One of the themes of this story is Temptation and as

a result Sin and Conflict. As a result of Adam and

Eve’s disobedience the unity of heaven and earth is

undone.

TASK: Complete the definition table below

What does temptation mean?

What does sin mean?

What does Conflict mean?

What does ‘the unity of heaven and earth’ mean as a

consequence for people and their relationship with God?

TASK: Who is Who? Tick the correct box(s) to match the statement.

Adam Eve God Serpent

Was made by God

Was tempted to sin

Ate the forbidden fruit from the tree

Gave free will

Thought that they would die if they ate the fruit

Were banished from the garden as a punishment

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Lesson 3 - Fixing the relationship - IncarnationLast week, we learned about the Fall – the fall of (hu)man(s) from the grace of God. This shows the broken relationship

between God and humans. It explains the Christian idea that humans are born sinful – they have a sinful nature.

Humans, given the choice, will disobey God. This week we look at the Christian idea of how that broken relationship is

fixed (well the first step of it).

We know from last term that in the Gospel of John Jesus is referred to as The WORD. This because for Christians he is

seen as God’s direct word on earth. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John 1:14

TASK: Below are some images which show the meaning of this quote. Using these images for inspiration, create your

own image in the box provided to show the meaning of this quote.

Today’s lesson we are studying the incarnation. This term means: Literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed;'

belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus. Jesus was God incarnate. This means

God became flesh and blood in the human form of Jesus. Jesus was both human and divine (God).

For Christians this is important as God really understands and knows what it is like to be human,

and so can take an active role in people’s lives. Jesus is also known as ‘Immanuel’ which means

‘God with us’. Believing that God entered the world in human form through Jesus will influence

Christians.

TASK: Tick the TRUE statements below about this influence.

The incarnation It sets the example as to how

God wants humans to live.

It strengthens their faith because it shows that

God is immanent and active in the world.

The birth of Jesus – when the Word became flesh

is the basis of Christmas

It makes them feel distant from God – as if he has

no interest in their lives

It gives believers a reason to get drunk and party

hearty at Christmas

It increases their faith as it shows God

understands exactly what it is to be human.

It gives them hope that there will be a way that

can mend the relationship with God

It leaves Christians at a loss as to how to act.

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SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-15

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping

watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to

them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were

terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you

good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in

the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the

Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby

wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with

the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the

shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this

thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

Jesus was born as a refugee in Bethlehem. Jesus was God incarnate (in flesh). This means that because he was born

he was fully God and fully man, living on earth as God the Son. Through the body of Jesus god was able to show

himself as a human for 30 years. Christians celebrate the incarnation and Jesus’s birth every year through the festival

of Christmas. Even though Jesus was born as a human his birth was special for many reasons.

TASK: Complete the summary sentences below

Understanding the text

In Luke’s Gospel, shepherds are the first to hear about the birth of Jesus. Being a shepherd in first century

Palestine was not considered to be a privileged position in society. The Jewish leaders often criticised shepherds

as the nature of their work meant they could not always keep to religious rules (e.g. strict Sabbath observance.)

This shows that the message of Jesus was for all people, even those considered to be insignificant or marginalised.

The angel spoke of a “saviour” and said he was “Christ the Lord”. This is an important detail about the identity of

Jesus. ‘Christ’ is a Greek word and is the equivalent of the Hebrew ‘Messiah’. Both words mean ‘the anointed one’.

‘Lord’ is a title often used for God in the Old Testament. The baby will be a saviour, but not in a political or military

sense – he will save his people from sin and death. A great company of angels appeared, singing praises to God.

This is now known as the Gloria in Excelcis.

From this story a Christian could learn that:

• God does not select people based on

• wealth or status – he choses them for their

devotion

• God provided for Mary and Joseph

Mary is special because:

• She is given the title Mother of God.

• Mary herself was conceived free from original sin

and was therefore perfect, this is known as

the Immaculate Conception.

• A perpetual virgin – after giving birth to Jesus,

Mary had no more children and remained pure.

• Mary did not die a normal, physical death but was

taken up to heaven in bodily form, this is known

as the Assumption

Jesus was born a

refugee so..this would show Christians that..

By dwelling on earth as

Jesus God was able to

understand what it is

like to be human. This

is important because..

Jesus was a man but..

The shepherds showed

that Jesus’s message

was for all. This is

important because..

Lesson 4 - Jesus’ human and divine natureLast week, we learned about the incarnation meaning literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed‘. This is the Christian belief

that God took on human form in the person of Jesus. This lesson we will look at Jesus’ life in order to look at his

dual nature – the belief that Jesus was both fully human and fully God (divine). This lesson will help us to

understand why a man who lived 2000 years ago still has so much influence and so many followers today.

TASK: Using the timeline on page 12 to help you, add the statements into the correct boxes to complete a

detailed account of Jesus’s life. One idea has already been added to each box to help you

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TASK: Below is a table containing statements about Jesus. Highlight the 11 statements that show

that Jesus had a human nature (the 9 you do not highlight all show his divine (God-like/beyond

human) nature)).

TASK: Highlight the correct statements below

1. Divine means like God or referring to God

2. Divine means ‘the wine’ in Hebrew

3. Dual means a sword fight or gun fight between people

4. Dual means to have two parts to it

5. Christians believe that Jesus is just God on earth

6. Christians believe that Jesus is just a man that walked the earth

7. Christians believe Jesus is both fully human and fully God

8. It is easy to understand Jesus’ dual nature as it makes sense

9. It is difficult to understand Jesus dual nature and requires faith

REFLECTION – TASK: Complete the questions below:

He performed

miracles

Jesus had a normal

human birthJesus slept

He developed like a normal

human being

Jesus felt pain He came back from

the dead

When he was eight days

old, Jesus was

circumcised and brought

to the temple for

dedication.

He was transfigured -

glowed white on a mountain

with Prophet Moses and

Elijah

Jesus had a

human ancestry

His birth was

prophesised

He spoke to God as his

fatherHis mother was a virgin

He said he was

God

Jesus was given a

human name He ascended into heaven

Jesus showed human

emotions

Jesus was part of

a family

Jesus died Jesus got hungry and

thirstyOthers said he was God

Give one way that being fully

human would make it difficult to

be God? Explain your choice

Give one way that being fully

God would make it difficult to be

human? Explain your choice

If you were fully God, would you

let human concerns bother you?

Explain your choice

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Lesson 5 – Jesus’ last week on earth (Holy Week)Last week, we learned about Jesus’ life in order to look at his dual nature – the belief that Jesus

was both fully human and fully God (divine). This lesson we will look at the final week of his life

which will help us to understand why a man who lived 2000 years ago still has so much influence

and so many followers today.

TASK: Complete the missing words using the word bank to help you.

A messiah (from the H_________ language, it means, “a_____________ one") is a

s___________ or l___________ of a group of people. The Jewish religion believes that a

m____________ will come to s______ the J_________ people.

TASK: What do these terms mean? Look up the terms and copy the definitions THEN put the

definitions into your own words.

Here it states that the Jewish people need saving. But what from?

TASK:

❑ Read the text

❑ Highlight any words you are unsure about on

❑ Give each paragraph a title and summary sentence in the box provided (the first one has been done for

you)

anointed messiah Jewish saviour save Hebrew liberator

Term Dictionary definition In my own words

Anointed

Saviour

ISRAEL DURING THE TIME OF JESUS

During the first century, Rome had dominion over Israel. In 63 BCE,

after a civil war within Israel, the Romans invaded and conquered

Jerusalem. In order to keep control over the Galilean and Judean

peoples, Julius Caesar and the Roman Senate made Herod king. It

took Herod three years to finally gain all control over the hostile Jews,

but he eventually managed to rule over the whole region. He

eventually became one of Rome’s favourite military leaders and was

admired by the emperor because of his development program.

Paragraph title:

Roman Invaders

Paragraph

sentence: Rome

conquered

Jerusalem and

Herod was made

king to control the

Jewish people.

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Herod expanded the Temple in Jerusalem to be more

grandiose and Roman in style. He also imposed a sacrifice

that the priests would give on behalf of Rome and the

emperor. Additionally, Herod had whole cities named after

Caesar as well as imperial temples and fortresses to

reinforce Roman control. These building campaigns were

not possible without taxing the peoples of Galilee, Samaria,

and Judea greatly; leaving the majority in poverty.

Paragraph title:

Paragraph sentence:

Not only were they required to pay taxes to the Empire, but

they were also required to pay the tithes and sacrifices of

the Jewish religion. Jewish people were offended by being

forced into what they saw as idolatry (paying taxes for

sacrifices to Roman gods) and they struggled to meet the

cost of all these demands. The historian, Horsley, wrote,

“The demand for tribute to Rome and taxes to Herod in

addition to the tithes and offerings to the Temple and

priesthood dramatically increased the economic pressures

on peasant producers, whose livelihood was perennially

marginal at best (just managed from year to year). After

decades of demands from many layers of rulers, lots of

village families fell into debt and were faced with loss of

their family inheritance of land. This led to the breakdown

of village communities and farming society. These are

precisely the conditions that Jesus addresses in the

Gospels: impoverishment, hunger, and debt.”

Paragraph title:

Paragraph sentence:

After Herod’s death in 4 BCE, the Romans would appoint

Antipas to rule and would eventually install Roman

governors to help create more stability. The Jews

responded in various ways to the rule of Rome and the

appointed governors and client-kings. Some, as in the

case of the Sadducean priestly order and the Herodian

dynasty, chose to live in compromise to the Empire and to

implement their wishes. They went along with the

Romans as long as the Romans mostly let them do what

they wanted.

Paragraph title:

Paragraph sentence:

The second kind of response was a basic acceptance of

Roman rule, with a readiness to challenge the Empire

when injustice was evident. This was usually carried out

as nonviolent subversion.

The third response was a nonviolent rejection of Roman

rule. The fourth way that Jews responded to this situation

can be seen by the Zealots (a religious group) in their

violent rejection of Rome, which would lead to the

eventual destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

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Many of Jesus’ followers believed that he was the messiah. He had come to save them and the

Jewish people.

Historically (and importantly), Jerusalem, like much of the world, was ruled by the Roman Empire.

Many people thought that Jesus was going to save them from Roman rule – that he would reclaim

Jerusalem for the Jewish people.

TASK: Read the summary of Holy Week below. On the next page draw an image for each section.

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion (this is another word

for Jerusalem)! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your

king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle

and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah 9:9

How does Zechariah predict that the coming

king/messiah will arrive?

1. Thursday/Friday before Palm Sunday - Luke 19:28-30 As he approached the place called

Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go

to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has

ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.”

2. Palm Sunday - Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. (Luke 19:36-37 Then the crowds spread

out their robes along the road ahead of him, 37 and as they reached the place where the road

started down from the Mount of Olives, the whole procession began to shout and sing as they

walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles Jesus had done.

3. Monday - Mark 11:15-18 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began

driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money

changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry

merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: 'My

house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.‘

4. Tuesday - Matthew 26:6-13 While Jesus was in Bethany, a woman came to him with a jar of very

expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When the

disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. 9 "This perfume could have

been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor." 10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them,

"Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will

always have with you, but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my

body, she did it to prepare me for burial. 13 I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached

throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."

5. Wednesday - Luke 21:37-38 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he

went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, 38 and all the people came early

in the morning to hear him at the temple.

6. Thursday (Maundy Thursday) - In the evening/night Jesus gathered with his disciples to eat the

Passover meal Matthew 26:20 Jesus got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and

wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash

his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. Then they ate the

Passover meal Luke 22:14-15 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table.

And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

7. Thursday part 2 Judas left the room to find the guards who would arrest Jesus Matthew 26:36

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus was arrested by the

Temple Guard. He was tried on the testimony of false witnesses. The High Priest, Caiaphas, tore

his robes and condemned Jesus to death for blasphemy.

8. Friday - Only the Roman rulers had the power over life and death. The Roman governor, Pilate

bowed to the pressure to have Jesus crucified. Jesus was tried, condemned and crucified. At 9AM

(the 3rd hour Jewish time), Jesus was crucified Mark 15:25 It was nine o’clock in the morning

when they crucified him. Jesus was on the cross for 6 hours until his death at 3pm (or the 9th hour

to the Jews) Luke 23:44-46 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole

land until the ninth hour, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in

two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he

had said this, he breathed his last. Before sundown (the start of the Sabbath), Jesus was

removed from the Cross and buried in a borrowed tomb

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For some of Jesus followers, they

expected him to bring an earthly change.

For others, they expected a spiritual

change.

How does this the difference affect

their response to Holy Week?

The Friday of Holy Week is called Good Friday - the day that he was tortured and

crucified.

What questions does this raise? What might the answers be?

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TASK: Complete the ‘Holy week fortune line’. Place a cross to show how each event affected the

disciples and Jesus. Then join all your crosses together with a line. You should end up with one line

for the disciples and one for Jesus.

REFLECTION TASK: Complete the table below.

We have so far studied the beliefs listed below. Just like we would say a role model is an influencer, for

Christians Jesus is their religious role model.

TASK: Explain why each belief could lead a Christian to pray by completing the first column. There is an example that

has been done for you. Remember Christians can pray many different types of prayer. A prayer of adoration - praising

God for his greatness and admitting dependence on him. Confession - owning up to sin and asking for God's mercy

and forgiveness. Thanksgiving - thanking God for his many blessings, e.g. health or children. Petition - asking God

for something, e.g. healing, courage or wisdom. Intercession - asking God to help others who need it, e.g. the sick,

poor, those suffering in war

Here is a list of influences. As well as being influenced to pray Christians may also be influenced to:

If Christians believe.. This belief might influence them to pray because..

A. God is all-powerful

(omnipotent)

Christians believe that God has the powers to answer their prayers. This

means they may pray a prayer for breakthrough. This might be a prayer of

petition or intercession to ask God for help in a time of need by praying for

intervention (a miracle).

B. Adam and Eve disobeyed God

and as a result he punished them

C. Jesus was born a refugee

D. Jesus is God incarnate

E. The shepherds were visited by

an angel to tell them about the

birth of Jesus

F. Jesus performed miracles

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1. Praise and worship God – attending a worship service in a church, going to church online,

singing a hymn or performing a private or personal prayer

2. Improve behaviour (avoid sin) – setting a target or goal for how to be a better person and

tracking their effort

3. Strengthen faith – reading the Bible so they can learn more about God

4. Show stewardship – helping the environment through cleaning, being more environmentally

friendly or donating to charity or helping others in need

5. Evangelise – spreading the word of the Gospels by telling others about Jesus or attending a Bible

course

6. Develop the community – volunteering in their local area or supporting their church

7. Promote Justice – fighting for people who are struggling or facing injustice. They could donate a

Bible or give to charity to help someone gain legal aid.

8. Understand God’s plan - reading the Bible so they can learn more about God

9. Be Grateful – showing gratitude by helping others or praying to say thank you

TASK: For each ‘If Christians believe’ idea match it to an appropriate influence from the list above by

adding a number to each letter below. One has been done for you. You may use each number more

than once – if it is the BEST fit.

A B C D E F

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1. After the arrest in the middle of the night, Jesus is brought before the Sanhedrin and Caiaphas, the High Priest. A

soldier strikes Jesus across the face for remaining silent when questioned by Caiaphas. The palace guards then

blindfold him with a cloth and taunt him to identify them as they pass by. They also spit on him, strike him in the

face, and pull out his beard.

2. Jesus is stripped of his clothing, and his hands are tied to a post above his head so that the flesh of the shoulders

and the back are stretched to the limit. Then a Roman legionnaire steps forward with the flagrum (sometimes it is

called a flagellum or cat-of-nine-tails) in his hand. It is a short whip consisting of nine heavy leather thongs, each

with small lead balls, embedded with bits of glass, stone, or bone attached near the ends. The heavy whip is

brought down with full force again and again on the shoulders, back, and legs of Jesus. At first the heavy thongs cut

through the skin only. Then, they cut deeper into the subcutaneous tissue, and finally the underlying muscles. The

small balls of lead, bits of glass, and stone produce large, deep bruises which are broken open by subsequent

blows. Eventually, the skin on the back hangs in long ribbons, and the entire area is a mass of torn bleeding tissue.

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Lesson 6 - CrucifixionLast week, we learned about Holy Week and how Jesus was considered to be a saviour. We looked at the

last week of his life on earth before his death. This lesson we will focus specifically on Jesus crucifixion.

This is a key event for Christians. Thinking about it in detail will hopefully allow us to understand it’s impact

on Christians and Christianity.

TASK: Using the information at the bottom of the page (and the top of the next page) and from last lesson

complete this Autopsy report as if you were filling it out for the body of Jesus.

From this story a Christian could learn that:

• Jesus suffered mentally

• and physically

• God therefore understands human

suffering

• Jesus did not “save himself” as it was

part of God’s plan for him to die

• Soldiers tortured Jesus

• Jesus asked God why he had

abandoned him (Mark)

• Jesus asks God to forgive the people

who have crucified him (Luke) 22

3. The Roman soldiers see an opportunity to make a joke out of him. Here is a Jew claiming to be a king is barely alive. They

throw a robe across his shoulders and place a stick in his hand for a sceptre. Then, a small bundle of flexible branches covered

with long thorns are woven into the shape of a crown and pressed into his scalp. He is repeatedly slapped about the head

before the robes are torn from him.

4. Jesus is then given the wooden beam for his cross to carry to the site of the crucifixion. on the way, Jesus frequently stumbles

and falls. At one point he is unable to go on and someone else is made to carry his cross.

5. Jesus’ arms are nailed to the cross. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist, and quickly drives a heavy,

square, 15 cm wrought iron nail through the wrist and deep into the wood. He moves to the other side and repeats the action,

making sure he does not pull the arms too tightly. The cross beam is hoisted to the top of the upright beam and nailed into

place. The placement of the arms makes breathing both painful and difficult.

6. The left foot is now pressed backward against the right foot, and with both feet extended, toes down, a similar nail is hammered

through the arch of each foot, leaving the knees moderately flexed.

7. The weight of Jesus’ body caused it to sag as it is hoisted on the cross. Jesus is on the cross for six hours. His slumped body

pulling hard on the nails in his arms. The muscles in his body cramp and spasm. Jesus shifts his position on several occasions

to speak or to look at those around him. When it was deemed that Jesus is dead, the legionnaire stabs a spear into Jesus’

heart to check.

TASK: Using the pain scale (that doctors use with their patients) map the graph to show what pain you imagine

Jesus was in at each stage of his crucifixion. Once you have drawn on your crosses join them with a line.

Jesus was flogged, mocked and made to wear a crown of thorns. He was spat at and people could not

understand why, if he was truly God, why did he not save himself. After he died the Temple curtain tore

and a Roman solider cried out that maybe they had just killed God.

Lesson 7 – Crucifixion (continued)Last week, we learned about we focused specifically on Jesus crucifixion. This is a key event for

Christians. This week we will continue to look at this and try to understand its impact on Christians

and Christianity.

TASK: Match the person requiring support to the source of support by adding letters into the table.

TASK: Explain your choices

How does this link to Jesus?

Christians believe that the Christian God is uniquely placed to understand human suffering. This is

because God suffered as Jesus. Jesus was betrayed, tortured, crucified and died as a human. By

experiencing this, the Christian God understands humans when they suffer. He understands their

suffering because he suffered as one of them. So - A spiritual person who is suffering either

physically, emotionally or mentally with the hardships of life could seek advice from The Christian

God, who, through his experience as Jesus understands what it is to suffer as a human as he

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TASK: Complete the question table

What does crucifixion mean?

Why were criminals put onto a cross on a hill? –what was this punishment trying to achieve?

What was the written charge against Jesus?

How did Jesus suffer mentally in his death?

What might a Christian today learn from this story?

Explain how Jesus showed respect for the law

Person requiring advice/support Potential source of support

1 Steven has just broken up with his long-term girlfriend - he is devastated.

A Sarah is a fully qualified mechanic – she works full time in a garage.

2 Paul’s car has broken down. B George is a financial adviser who works at the local building society

3 Gemma wants to get into better physical shape.

C David is a personal fitness trainer in a local gym.

4 Jane and Jack are looking to buy a new house but are unsure about mortgages

D Aiden was divorced three years ago. He is now happily remarried and has a good relationship with his first wife and the children they had together.

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In each situation I chose… because..

The crucifixion increases their faith

that God understands human

suffering

As well as prayer this might influence them to…

The crucifixion gives them hope

that the sacrifice needed for sin

has been made

As well as prayer this might influence them to…

The crucifixion gives them hope

that they can now be reconciled

with God

As well as prayer this might influence them to…

The crucifixion may inspire

Christians to make sacrifices for

others

As well as prayer this might influence them to…

The crucifixion increases their faith

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As well as prayer this might influence them to…

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TASK: Using page 20 to help you, complete the influences table for Crucifixion

REFLECTION TASKS:

1. Do you think a method of execution a good symbol for a religion? Explain your point of view

2. If there was going to be a different symbol for Christianity what do you think it could be? Why?

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Lesson 8 - ResurrectionLast week, we learned about the impact of the crucifixion on Christians and Christianity. This week

we will look at the resurrection. We will look at how it affect Christians and Christianity. We will also

look at biblical evidence for the resurrection.

Resurrection means:

1. Being raised from the dead.

2. The event three days after the crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the

dead.

3. The form that many Christians believe the afterlife will take, referring to either physical or

spiritual bodies.

TASK: Draw an image for each definition of Resurrection and then add any questions you can think

of. Some ideas have been added for you.

TASK: Explain the importance of these beliefs for Christians

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This is important because..

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This is important because..

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TASK: Read the 3 accounts of the resurrection from the Bible

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TASK: Use the accounts to help you answer these questions

TASK: Provide a Bible reference(s) for each of these statements

Give 3 pieces of

evidence that a

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Jesus’ followers saw him after his death

Jesus’ followers talked to him after his death

Jesus’ followers walked with him after his death

Jesus’ followers touched him after his death

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Lesson 9 - AscensionLast week, we learned about the impact of the resurrection on Christians and on Christianity. We also

looked at biblical evidence for the resurrection. This week we are going to look at the ascension - this is the

next big occurrence in the Christian story. We will look at the ascension and how it affects Christians.

Forty days after Jesus had been resurrected Jesus was taken back to Heaven. The Gospels describe this

as him ‘rising’. Before he went his disciples asked him if he would return and what would happen at the end

of time. He explained that only God the Father knew this. After he had left the disciples were still looking into

the air. In Acts (written by Luke) it states that two men in robes told them they needed to stop looking to

heaven for him as he will return. Instead they needed to ‘go!’.

Below are three accounts from the Bible about Jesus’ ascension.

TASK: Read each account.

TASK: Fill in the missing words in this summary passage. Use the words in the help box to help you.

Luke 24:50

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed

them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they

worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the

temple, praising God.

Acts 1:6-11

6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free

Israel and restore our kingdom?”

7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you

to know. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my

witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the

ends of the earth.” 9 After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they

could no longer see him. 10 As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men

suddenly stood among them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into

heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the

same way you saw him go!”

Mark 16:19-20

19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the

right hand of God. 20 And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord

worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it.

Christians believe that after his__________, Jesus did not die a second time. Instead, __ days

after his resurrection, Jesus left the Earth by being taken __ to Heaven to ______ God

the______. This event is known as the_________, and Christians believe that it was witnessed

by Jesus’ _______. It is believed that Jesus said he would send the ____ _____ to inspire and

_______ his apostles after his ascension.

TASK: Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ Ascension.

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TASK: Highlight the 5 correct statements

How can you picture the Ascension? Artists have struggled!

TASK: Which is your favourite? Why?

Which do you like the least? Why?

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Ascension from “The Little

Passion, Dürer c. 1510.

The Cloisters Cross” c.1100 “The Ascension”, 1579-81, Scuola

San Rocco, Venice.

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TASK: A triptych is a work of art that is divided into three sections, or three carved panels that are hinged

together and can be folded shut or displayed open. Using your knowledge of Jesus’ life create one panel to show

his life, one to show the crucifixion – and let Rembrandt’s “The Ascension”,, (c.1636, Alte Pinakothek, Munich)

take the last panel!

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Lesson 10 – Pentecost Last week, we learned about the ascension and how it placed an advocate for humans at God’s right hand

as well as opening the doors of heaven, therefore giving Christians hope that they too will go to heaven.

Before Jesus ascended, he said that the Holy Spirit would return to guide his followers. Today’ lesson looks

at this event.

TASK: Below are some key messages from the ascension. Highlight the one you think would be MOST

influential to a Christian.

1. The angels said Jesus will return just as He left – this means that Christians can prepare for his return

by following his example.

2. It places Jesus at God’s right hand so they have someone to speak on their behalf as humans

3. It shows Jesus is in a position of power and influence so strengthens faith to follow him.

4. It shows that Jesus really overcame death - he did not die again, but lived forever.

5. Jesus opened the gates to heaven and this gives Christians hope that they may get there

TASK: Put these statements in the correct order by adding a number next to each statement.

So what happened next?

9 days ago, Jesus ascended into heaven. He said that he would send the Holy Spirit to guide them.

As yet, nothing had happened. Jesus’ follows were not sure what to do.

Pentecost happened 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus. The Holy spirit came to Jesus’

disciples and followers. It filled them with confidence and faith and brought with it other gifts

(speaking in tongues and healing powers). The sense of confidence and purpose they felt can be

seen as the point where the CHURCH was born.

Statement

A - Easter Sunday - After being told that Jesus was risen, Peter and John run to see the empty

tomb.

B - 8th day after the resurrection - Jesus appears to the group and Thomas was present. Jesus

told him to put his finger into the nail holes and to place his hand into His side where the spear

had pierced Him.

C - Easter Sunday - Jesus appears to two disciples on their way to Emmaus. He breaks bread

with them.

D - Easter Sunday - After being told that Jesus was risen, most of the disciple did not believe it.

E - Some time after meeting the 7 in Galilee, Jesus appeared to more than 500 people at one

time.

F - Some time after the 8th day - Jesus meets seven of His apostles and some disciples in

Galilee while Peter and a group were fishing in the Sea of Galilee.

G - Easter Sunday - Jesus appears to all the disciples except Thomas, saying, “Peace be with

you”.

H - Easter Sunday - Mary Magdalene was alone and weeping at the tomb when Jesus

appeared to her.

I - 40 days after Resurrection - Jesus meets the eleven disciples and gives them “The Great

Commission”. He then ascended into heaven promising the Holy Spirit would return.

Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended onto Jesus’ followers.

Pentecost happened 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection.

Pentecost is the birth of the church.

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave people gifts.

Pentecost gave Jesus’ followers a sense of direction and purpose.

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them. For many Christians it is an event that can be seen as the birth of the Church. It is a time

when they felt like they had been given the gifts to continue Jesus’ mission to spread the word of

God. Today’s lesson looks at how some of the events that we have looked at in this unit are

celebrated by Christians.

TASK: Match the Key event to the description by adding the correct letters to the table.

TASK: Add the correct key event to the correct festival*

TASK: Complete the Spider diagram with your ideas

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Key

Event/Term

Description

1. Incarnation A. (50 days after Easter Sunday) which remembers the coming of

the Holy Spirit to earth following the ascension.

2.Crucifixion B. Being raised from the dead; the event three days after the

crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the dead.

3. Resurrection C. Literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed;' belief that God took on human

form in the person of Jesus.

4. Ascension D. The death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the

Romans.

5. Pentecost E. Going or being taken up; the event forty days after the

resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven.

Festival/commemoration

Christmas

Easter

Easter

Feast of Ascension (within Easter)

Feast of Pentecost (marks the end of

Easter) Whitsunday or Walking Day

*Festival - A day or

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Why do Christians

celebrate and have

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Give 5 ways Easter is celebrated:

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Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birth.

The story can be found in the New Testament of the Bible in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke:

Jesus was born to Mary, a virgin who was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter, in the town of Nazareth.

Before Jesus was born, Mary was visited by an angel who told her that she would give birth to a baby boy,

whom she should name Jesus. According to Matthew, Jesus was born in Bethlehem because Joseph and

Mary had been ordered to go there to take part in a census in Joseph's home town. When Mary and Joseph

arrived in Bethlehem the local inn was already full with people returning for the census. The innkeeper let

them stay in the stable where Mary gave birth to her son and laid him in a manger. Luke tells how

shepherds were led to Jesus by an angel. In Matthew's account, wise men (or Magi) visited Jesus. They

had followed a star that led them to Jesus and they presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and

myrrh.

TASK: True or False – based on the passage you have just read mark these statements as T or F

1. The story is found in the Gospels of Matthew and John. T or F

2. Jesus birth was prophesised. T or F

3. Jesus was born in Nazareth. T or F

4. Jesus was born in a manger. T or F

5. Jesus was visited by shepherds. T or F

6. Jesus was given gifts by wise men. T or F

Christmas is celebrated in a variety of ways.

The story of Jesus' birth, called the nativity, is often

retold by children in nativity plays. Church services

often include a carol service. Some Christians start

Christmas Day with a midnight service, called Midnight

Mass. Some Christians make Christingles. Christians often celebrate Christmas by giving and

receiving presents and cards. This reminds them of the

gift of Jesus, beginning his earthly life. Many Christians

have a celebratory meal or feast.

TASK: Design the front of an Easter card that shows how Easter is celebrated by Christians.

EVALUATION TASK: Sort the statements into the correct column by adding the correct numbers

into the table. The table (when finished) should answer the question ‘Which is the most important

Christian Festival?’

TASK: Your decision – which festival do you think is most important and why?

What do you think a Christian might say? Why?

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Christmas Easter

1. Jesus death pays the price of

sin and allows people to be

reconciled with God

2. Jesus death atoned for the

sins of humans.

3. Jesus suffering and death

shows God understands human

suffering

4. Jesus birth gives hope 5. Resurrection gives hope of an

afterlife

6. Jesus resurrection proves

that he was more than just a

man

7. Jesus birth shows God is

immanent and acts in the world

8. It marks the Incarnation of

Jesus, without which, there

would be no resurrection

9. It marks the Resurrection of

Jesus, which is considered a

foundation of Christianity.

10. It marks the Resurrection of Jesus, which is considered a foundation of Christianity.

TASK: Design the front of a Christmas card that shows how Christmas is celebrated by Christians.

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