Year 9 - Religious education
Two great Commandments
Religious law: What is the social context and relevance today?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils examine how religions have created rules to live by. They will investigate how the ethics of Jesus reframed the Jewish law of the time and how Muslims may use the concept of ijtjihad to make moral decisions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the meaning of the two great Commandments and their relevance for Christians today.
Key Notes
- The two great Commandments are contained in the New Testament.
- You could categorise the Ten Commandments under the two great Commandment headings.
- Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to help people understand what it means to 'love your neighbour'.
- Christians may be guided by these Commandments when making moral decisions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Commandment: refers to an important rule given by God that tells people how to behave
- neighbour: in the Bible, refers to anyone in need of help or compassion
- parable: a story used to illustrate a moral lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The two Commandments form part of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The two great Commandments are contained in the New Testament. You could categorise the Ten Commandments under the two great Commandment headings.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Commandment'
refers to an important rule given by God that tells people how to behave.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The two Commandments form part of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Correction: The two Commandments are taught by Jesus.
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