About the ‘Not Many Wise’ website and author
1. Some information about me, Peter Reason a) Why have I called this site: ‘Not Many Wise’? Well, that phrase comes from some verses: … think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.But God chose…
More Humorous Bible Story Drama Scripts for Schools and Churches
This is book number two in this series and although the characters and conversations have been added for dramatization purposes these scripts still remain true to the original Bible stories. Description for More Humorous Bible Story Drama Scripts Children really enter into these dramas and imagine themselves in the stories where they can learn about…
Humorous Bible Story Drama Scripts for Schools, Churches and After School Clubs
Retells the bible stories in an authentic and modern way, with the aim that the truth of the story is not lost.Children love to act out these five Bible story drama scripts for schools or churches. Description of the Bible Story Drama Scripts Retells the bible stories in an authentic and modern way, with the…
Personal faith and spirituality – Bible truths revealed
We may wonder what God is like and how does the Bible describe Him? In this vast universe, can God know us and is it possible to have personal faith in Him, can we get to know Him?If heaven is real, how do we get in and what is a Christian? The Bible tells us…
Parables of Jesus lesson plan
Jesus told many simple stories, now known as the parables of Jesus, which had hidden spiritual truths within them. But how much time have teachers got to organise a complete lesson on teaching the parables? Here is a ready-to-use lesson plan to help busy KS1 teachers present two well-known parables, the Prodigal Son and the…
Christmas and Easter simply explained. RE resources
Both Christmas and Easter can be difficult subjects in Christian Religious Education, here it is broken down into an easy-to-use lesson plan. 1. Teacher’s background information. [a] Here the children can discover the real, tough story of Christmas – a poor girl heavily pregnant having to travel 90 miles [145 km] on a donkey over…
The Gang Members sketch
This sketch relates to Does Christianity change lives? Lesson planAlso see: Does Christianity change lives? RE resources [BOY WITH HIS GIRL FRIEND WALKING TOGETHER, THEY COME ROUND ACORNER AND SEE A GANG OF 3] Boy: Oh no! They look tough – let’s pretend we don’t know each other, otherwise they might mock us! Girl: But…
Does Christianity change lives? Lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the Does Christianity change lives lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: To perform the ‘Gang Members sketch’, these characters need to be found: Print off the ‘Gang Members sketch‘. STARTER: Imagine being dropped off at a railway station, walking in the main entrance and thinking; ‘I’ve got to buy some railway tickets.’…
Walking with God talks – audio and video
A selection of talks on walking with God, being a Christian in this modern world and being in the kingdom of God.
Does Christianity change lives? RE resources
When someone truly becomes a Christian, people should see a change in their behaviour. For example, no more cheating, bullying, aggressive attitudes and more peace and fulfilment. These things may not come immediately, though they can when someone is ‘converted’ – that is, they decide to follow Jesus. 1. Teacher’s background information. To mark this…
The Harvest festival. RE resources
It is so easy to get detached from the thought that we rely upon farmers to provide us with food, because many children, and some adults, think no further than their nearest supermarket. 1. Teacher’s background information. Here the young children (keystage one) can discover what a Harvest Festival is all about. Christians believe that…
Famous Christians – Mary Jones lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the Famous Christians – Mary Jones lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: Look up the Welsh village of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, North Wales on Google Maps.To see her journey see: Mary Jones’ walk to Bala and back opens in a new tab. Optional: Internet to look up your local Christian bookshop.Also, look at the…
Famous Christians. RE resources
Everybody is unique.Some people do not drift along with the crowd, they push through on things they believe are right.Because of this, some are remembered throughout history for what they achieved. 1. Teacher’s background information. The lesson plan will look at a young girl from history.She was not great at sports, she did not invent…
Church year and festival of Harvest. RE resources
The children will be given a quick outline of the Christian festivals that make up the Church Year, and then a more in-depth look at the Harvest Festival. 1. Teacher’s background information. Many churches, like the Anglican Church (Church of England), celebrate the Christian festivals throughout the year. Some of the ‘Nonconformist’ / ‘Free churches’…
Christian festival of Advent lesson plan
Here is a complete lesson plan on Advent with a worksheet that requires the minimum of planning. The children will learn about Advent, the Christian festival leading up to Christmas. Ready-made lesson on Advent – no researching for the answers! This teacher’s copy of the Christian Festival of Advent lesson plan is printer-friendly. 1. Resources…
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