Year 2 - Religious education
The story of Abraham and Sarah
The Bible: what does it say about God's promises?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils begin to explore the idea of covenant using a theological lens. They learn the story of Abraham and also look at other key stories in the Torah and Old Testament that talk about promises between God and humans.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why the covenant with Abraham is still important to Christians today.
Key Notes
- God made a covenant with Abraham, as he did with Noah.
- He promised Abraham and Sarah a son, even though they were very old.
- Jews and Christians remember and retell this story today.
- Many Christians interpret this story in terms of the importance of faith in and waiting for God.
Vocabulary To Learn
- descendants: people who can trace their roots back to previous generations
- faith: trust and confidence
- perseverance: keeping going and not giving up
- covenant: a solemn promise
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A promise is easy to make and keep.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
God made a covenant with Abraham, as he did with Noah. He promised Abraham and Sarah a son, even though they were very old.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'descendants'
people who can trace their roots back to previous generations.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A promise is easy to make and keep. Correction: Promises are often long term and are difficult to keep.
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