The story of the Good Samaritan
I can retell the parable of the Good Samaritan and explain that Jesus taught that everyone is our neighbour.
The story of the Good Samaritan
I can retell the parable of the Good Samaritan and explain that Jesus taught that everyone is our neighbour.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Many Christians believe Jesus taught that loving God and loving your neighbour was the greatest commandment.
- Many Christians believe Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach about loving your neighbour.
- One message of the parable is that everybody is our neighbour.
Keywords
Parable - a short story that usually has a deeper meaning
Neighbour - someone who lives very near you
Commandment - a rule about how you should behave
Common misconception
A neighbour is the person who lives next door to you.
Anyone outside of your family is a neighbour.
To help you plan your year 1 religious education lesson on: The story of the Good Samaritan, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 religious education lesson on: The story of the Good Samaritan, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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