The Old Testament had many laws and the most famous collection of laws was the Ten Commandments.
For hundreds of years, the Jews thought that believing in God was only about obeying all those laws.
Table of Contents:
1. Teacher’s background information.
Jesus came and seemed to take the Ten Commandments even further:
“You have heard that it was said to those of old ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’
Matthew 5:21-22 NIV
But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment…”
What is going on? This lesson plan will explore this and look at the ‘Two Great Commandments’, and other teachings.
Also, we will learn about the four gospels giving ‘good news’ about Jesus and how to find a reference in a Bible using chapters and verses.
2. Lesson plans and resources for What did Jesus Teach?
[a] What did Jesus teach? Lesson plan as a PowerPoint presentation (Opens in a new tab on www.slideshare.net) viewable or downloadable for teachers that can use electronic equipment in the classroom.
[b] RE lesson plan on Jesus’ sayings, “I am the good Shepherd”, “I am the bread of life”, “I am the Resurrection” and “I am the Light of the world”
What did Jesus teach lesson plan.
I am the Resurrection sketch lesson plan
What did Jesus teach worksheet
[c] This RE lesson plan will cover the “Two Great Commandments”, some parables, the Kingdom of God and the four gospels – Coming soon due to changes in the RE syllabus.
3. Two children’s songs about what Jesus taught.
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a) Jesus said “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…”
Here is a song that is really easy to sing.
b) Here is another topic that Jesus taught about:
4. How to fulfil the locally agreed syllabus for ‘What did Jesus teach?’
Hopefully, you will be able to match your local agreed syllabus with what is here which satisfies eight councils:
These lesson plans are based on the Progression Documents of The Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education’ Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland County Councils. This is in the light blue text.
The green text is from other Councils: Lewisham Borough, West Sussex, Hull and East Riding.
Here are the main aims of the lesson plan:
Know major aspects of the teachings of Jesus; the “Two Great Commandments”, some parables and sayings, Kingdom of God.
Know that the four gospels are giving ‘good news’ about Jesus.
Know how to find a reference in a Bible using chapters and verses.
Investigate the nature and diversity of different religious practices, ways of life and ways of expressing meaning.
Express ideas about what is right or wrong and what is just and fair.
Offer some answers to challenging questions from different religious and non-religious perspectives.
Key vocabulary: Christ, Faith, God, Gospel, Holy, Jesus, New Testament, Prayer, Ten Commandments, Worship.