Jesus and good choices
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain Jesus’ teachings on the Ten Commandments and how they can help Christians make good choices.
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Jesus replaced the Ten Commandments as they were outdated.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.
Teacher tip
Retell the story about Jesus teaching the greatest commandments (e.g. “Love God” and “Love others”), then invite pupils to act out simple scenarios where they make good or bad choices, and discuss them together.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the Torah?
Q2.Moses climbed a mountain called Mount to speak with God.
Q3.Why are the Ten Commandments important for Jewish people?
Q4.The Ten Commandments are often displayed above the in a synagogue.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What new commandment did Jesus teach?
Q2.Jesus said to others just like he loves us.
Q3.Which of these is a good choice a Christian might make?
Q4.When people are , they help others and show love.
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