Year 4 - Religious education
Jesus and Zacchaeus
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 and why Jesus called Zacchaeus.
Key Notes
- Jesus was a Jewish teacher.
- During Jesus' lifetime the Romans occupied the land and were resented by the Jews.
- Tax collectors were outcasts because they worked for the Romans.
- People at the time would have been shocked by Jesus eating with Zacchaeus.
- This is an example of how Jesus challenged the society of his time.
Vocabulary To Learn
- outcast: someone who has been rejected by their community
- tax collector: someone who collects money on behalf of the government
- Roman empire: areas and countries ruled by the ancient city of Rome
- gospel: one of the four books in the Bible about the life and teachings of Jesus
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The story of Zacchaeus is a parable.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Jesus was a Jewish teacher. During Jesus' lifetime the Romans occupied the land and were resented by the Jews.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'outcast'
someone who has been rejected by their community.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The story of Zacchaeus is a parable. Correction: The story of Zacchaeus is a narrative about Jesus and someone he met.
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