Jesus and good choices
I can explain Jesus’ teachings on the Ten Commandments and how they can help Christians make good choices.
Jesus and good choices
I can explain Jesus’ teachings on the Ten Commandments and how they can help Christians make good choices.
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Key learning points
- Jesus was Jewish and followed the Ten Commandments.
- He gave his followers a new commandment to love each other.
- Most Christians use these words to make choices about how to live and treat each other.
Keywords
Christians - people who follow Jesus and try to live like him
Commandments - special rules from God to help people live well
Love - when you care about someone and want them to be happy
Common misconception
Jesus replaced the Ten Commandments as they were outdated.
Jesus summarised the Commandments with his call to love others.
To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: Jesus and good choices, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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