Little boy David confronts the giant Goliath. Podcast transcript.
David confronts the giant Goliath. Join Freddie and his puppet friends in this dramatic retelling of David and Goliath, the timeless Bible story of courage, faith, and God’s power. Watch how young David, armed only with a sling and his trust in God, faces the mighty giant Goliath. Perfect for all ages, this simple, authentic…
What was really going on when Jesus was tempted by the devil. Podcast transcript:
POLO: When Jesus was baptised, the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, and everyone in the crowd heard a voice from heaven say. GOD: You are my dearly loved son, and you bring me great joy. MAURICE: Now, this was before Jesus had done any teaching or miracles, so he was unknown to the crowd. POLO:…
The Parable of the Sower Explained – Podcast transcript:
PRISCILLA: What is the parable of the sower, Polo? POLO: Well, there was a huge crowd following Jesus because everybody was eager to hear what he had to say. MAURICE: Yes, they were so determined to get close to Jesus, he had to climb into a boat and teach them from there. POLO: Jesus was…
The Ten Commandments Explained. God Comes Down on Mount Sinai! Podcast transcript:
This Podcast ‘The Ten Commandments Explained’ creates the tense atmosphere of the Israelites standing at the foot of Mount Sinai: POLO: Right, Priscilla and Maurice. We are going to look at the Ten Commandments. PRISCILLA: Polo, isn’t that just a list of laws? MAURICE: Some people see it like that, Priscilla. But we will also…
Why Cain was rejected and Abel accepted. Podcast transcript:
Cain was rejected, but Abel was accepted. Discover why God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected Cain’s in this dramatic, simple Bible story with Polo and friends. Learn how attitude, obedience, and faith matter more than the gift itself. Perfect for all ages, families, and Sunday schools. Produced in the UK with no political or denominational…
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.’…
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…
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…
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 has three parts: The young girl was not great at sports, she did not invent something wonderful,…
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…
Ascension Day & Pentecost festivals. RE resources
The names Ascension and Pentecost don’t tell us much about what happened on those days. Here are two lesson plans for these events. 1. Teacher’s background information. This resource page looks at two festivals: (1) The Ascension Day Festival celebrates when Jesus was raised from death, and then for 40 days, he appeared to more…
The festival of Lent lesson plan
Are you looking for a lent lesson plan? Lent involves temptation. Jesus spent forty days fasting with no food, the devil tempts him with food but Jesus says no to it. What is going on? This Lent lesson plan is ready to use with a worksheet. This teacher’s copy of the Festival of Lent lesson…
Lent Worksheet
Print page 2 only, to get just the worksheet.This RE Lent Worksheet contains: This worksheet relates to the The festival of Lent lesson plan (includes a very short introduction to the Trinity).Also see the: Lent, Ascension Day & Pentecost festivals. RE resources
Pentecost Worksheet
Print page 2 only, to get just the worksheet.This RE Pentecost Worksheet contains information about: This worksheet relates to the The festival of Pentecost lesson planAlso see the: Lent, Ascension Day & Pentecost festivals. RE resources
What is Christian baptism? RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. Some people believe that baptism is baptising a young baby and then later there can be a Confirmation Service to ‘confirm’ the promises that were given at baptism. Others believe that baptism should only be done when a person turns to God and believes in Jesus. Simon Peter, one of Jesus’…