Year 3 - Religious education
Moses and the Exodus
Pesach: How do Jews remember God's covenant?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigtate the concept of covenant through a depth study of Pesach (Passover). They will revisit the story of Abraham before learning the Exodus narrative. They will how Pesach is the most significant Jewish festival and what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell and explain the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt.
Key Notes
- At the time of Moses, the Hebrew people were enslaved in Egypt.
- According to the Torah, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Hebrew people to freedom.
- God brought plagues onto the Egyptian people, however, Pharaoh would not set the Hebrews free.
- After the death of the first born sons, the Hebrew people were led to freedom by Moses.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Exodus: the departure of the Hebrews from Egypt; the second book in the Torah
- plague: a terrible disease or great suffering
- Hebrews: the descendants of Abraham and Jacob
- calling: a feeling of duty to take on a special role
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- This is an ancient story and has no meaning for today.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
At the time of Moses, the Hebrew people were enslaved in Egypt. According to the Torah, Moses was chosen by God to lead the Hebrew people to freedom.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Exodus'
the departure of the Hebrews from Egypt; the second book in the Torah.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: This is an ancient story and has no meaning for today. Correction: This story continues to be remembered and celebrated by Jews today.
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