Year 4 - Religious education
Interpreting the woman at the well
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 Christians might interpret the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
Key Notes
- Since the time of Jesus, women have faced challenges to have their voices heard in society.
- Some Christians think it's important to support people who are outcast from society even if other Christians disapprove.
- Corrie Ten Boom is an example of a Christian who challenged society, inspired by the teachings of Jesus.
- During World War Two she and her family hid many Jews from the Nazis and helped them to safety.
Vocabulary To Learn
- calling: a feeling of duty to take on a job or role
- outcast: someone who has been rejected by their community
- ordain: to give someone authority to be a religious leader such as a priest
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians do not challenge society around them.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Since the time of Jesus, women have faced challenges to have their voices heard in society. Some Christians think it's important to support people who are outcast from society even if other Christians disapprove.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'calling'
a feeling of duty to take on a job or role.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christians do not challenge society around them. Correction: Christians might challenge the laws and customs of their society.
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