Christian values
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Christians make good choices by using Jesus' teachings.
Key learning points
- Most Christians look to the teaching and life of Jesus to decide what is good.
- Jesus taught that people should forgive others, act generously and have love for everyone.
- Many Christians will try to make good decisions based on Jesus’ teaching, such as his sayings in the Beatitudes.
Keywords
Ethics - moral principles that shape behaviour
The Beatitudes - a list of qualities and attitudes taught by Jesus
Commandment - a rule to tell people how to behave
Values - principles that guide thinking and attitudes
Common misconception
Christians all think the same way.
Christians might apply Jesus’ teaching in different ways.
Teacher tip
Invite local Christian leaders into the class to talk about how they follow the teachings of Jesus and apply words from the Bible to their daily lives. Pupils could plan deep, philosophical questions in advance. These can be shared with interviewees so they have time to prepare worthwhile answers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their meanings.
is the study of knowledge, truth and meaning.
is a part of philosophy; the study of right and wrong.
are basic rules that help people make good choices.
Q2.What is true about ethical questions?
Q3.What might influence a Muslim’s ethical decision?
Q4.Christians often look at the teachings of when making ethical decisions.
Q5.Humanists often think about how they would like to be before acting.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Christians believe that decisions come from following Jesus’ teaching.
Q2.The Gospels are in the Bible that tell the story of Jesus’ life.
Q3.Jesus gave the Beatitudes during his Sermon on the .
Q4.What do the Beatitudes teach Christians to do?
Q5.True or false: Christians all think the same way.
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