Year 3 - Religious education
The resurrection: different Gospel accounts
Holy Week: what do the stories say and what is their meaning?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn the story of the Passion narratives of the death and resurrection of Jesus. From a theological study of this story, the will investigate different Christian interpretations of the significance of this event. Case studies will allow them to see diversity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why the resurrection is important to different Christians.
Key Notes
- The Gospels tell of the discovery of the empty tomb.
- The Gospel accounts explain encounters recorded between the disciples and Jesus after the resurrection.
- Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection is the core of their belief.
- Christians take different messages from the ressurection accounts
Vocabulary To Learn
- resurrection: being brought back from the dead
- Gospels: the stories of Jesus' life and teaching
- sacrifice: surrendering as an offering to God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is just one account of the resurrection.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Gospels tell of the discovery of the empty tomb. The Gospel accounts explain encounters recorded between the disciples and Jesus after the resurrection.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'resurrection'
being brought back from the dead.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: There is just one account of the resurrection. Correction: The Gospel accounts all recount that Jesus was raised from the dead and appeared to his disciples in slightly different versions.
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