Year 4 - Religious education
Interpreting the calling of Zacchaeus today
Jesus: How does his treatment of outcasts speak to Christians today?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will build up their understanding of the historical context of Jesus. They will analyse some key stories focussing on how Jesus associated with those on the margins of society. From this they will study how contemporary Christians live out this teaching through their actions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how some Christians interpret the calling of Zacchaeus today.
Key Notes
- In the gospel account, Zacchaeus changed his behaviour after meeting Jesus.
- Many prisoners can be seen as outcasts because they have committed crimes and are kept away from society.
- Some Christians work in prisons today as chaplains. They aim to work with prisoners and support them.
- Restorative justice is about reflecting on behaviour and putting things right.
Vocabulary To Learn
- interpretation: an explanation of the meaning of something
- chaplain: a religious leader who works in a hospital, prison or other organisation
- restorative justice: repairing the harm done by bad behaviour
- forgive: to let go of anger when someone has hurt you
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Forgiveness is easy and instant.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
In the gospel account, Zacchaeus changed his behaviour after meeting Jesus. Many prisoners can be seen as outcasts because they have committed crimes and are kept away from society.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'interpretation'
an explanation of the meaning of something.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Forgiveness is easy and instant. Correction: Forgiveness can be hard and complex.
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