Year 7 - Religious education
The New covenant
Abraham: what is the significance of covenants for Jews, Christians and Muslims?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils build on the idea of covenant from primary. Using theological tools they study the story of Abraham in depth understanding how and why he is such a pivotal figure for Jews, Muslims and Christians. They will also examine how many Christians interpret the new covenant.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the significance of the New covenant for Christians.
Key Notes
- A new covenant was needed due to the disobedience of humanity with previous covenants.
- The New covenant is central to Christianity and promises the forgiveness of sins through Jesus' death and resurrection.
- Many Christians believe that Jesus is a distant descendant of Abraham and he fulfills the promise made to David.
- The New covenant comes with the reward of eternal life in heaven for all who accept Jesus' sacrifice.
- Many Christians commit to the New covenant by consuming bread and wine during a church service.
Vocabulary To Learn
- covenant: an agreement between God and people
- descendant: your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
- redemption: to be saved from sin
- resurrection: coming back to life after death
- sacrifice: to give up something very important to you or to kill something as an offering to God
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Abrahamic religions believe that Jesus is the New covenant.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A new covenant was needed due to the disobedience of humanity with previous covenants. The New covenant is central to Christianity and promises the forgiveness of sins through Jesus' death and resurrection.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'covenant'
an agreement between God and people.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Abrahamic religions believe that Jesus is the New covenant. Correction: Jesus as the New covenant is central to Christian belief. Most Jews do not believe that Jesus is the New covenant. In Islam, Jesus is considered a prophet.
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