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Year 10 - Religious education

Jesus Christ: crucifixion

Christianity: Beliefs and teachings

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain Christian beliefs surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and the importance and influence of these beliefs.

Key Notes

  • Crucifixion was an Ancient Roman method of execution and refers to Jesus' death on the cross.
  • Jesus was accused of blasphemy by the Jewish leaders, and they wanted to arrest him as a criminal.
  • Judas, one of Jesus' twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus on the night of Passover and the Last Supper.
  • The Gospels record Jesus' crucifixion with some variations, but all confirm his death on the cross.
  • Most Christians believe that the crucifixion was the ultimate sacrifice, leading to salvation and atonement.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • atonement: the belief that Jesus' death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God
  • betrayal / betrayed: to break a persons' trust or confidence
  • crucifixion: the death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the Ancient Romans
  • disciple: a follower of Jesus; commonly used to refer to the twelve chosen followers of Jesus during his lifetime
  • salvation: a deliverance from sin and punishment as a result of Jesus being crucified on the cross

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Jesus did not suffer during his crucifixion.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Crucifixion was an Ancient Roman method of execution and refers to Jesus' death on the cross. Jesus was accused of blasphemy by the Jewish leaders, and they wanted to arrest him as a criminal.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'atonement'

the belief that Jesus' death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Jesus did not suffer during his crucifixion. Correction: The Gospels recall Jesus crying out loudly during his crucifixion, which many Christians interpret as a sign of Jesus' pain.

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