The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Religious education

Interpreting the Good Samaritan today

Jesus and generosity

Interpreting teachings on wealth today

Martha and Mary

The challenge to power for Christians today

In this unit pupils will focus on four key stories from the Gospels where Jesus directly challenged his society. They will see how his questioning of wealth and religious observance caused opposition at the time. They will investigate how these ideas influence Christian living today.

Jesus: how did he speak truth to power?

a person belonging to the religion of Judaism

refers to a special place or building where God is worshipped

a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal

something you owe to someone else, usually money, that you need to pay back

to be treated fairly and with dignity by all people including those in power

the money, possessions, resources, and opportunities a person has

the second part of the Bible which records the life and teachings of Jesus

a society where men have more power than women

refers to something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination

being officially recognised as a religious leader

a person who has the authority to lead a community and perform religious ceremonies

Jesus: how did he speak truth to power?

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