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The resurrection: different Gospel accounts

I can explain why the resurrection is important to different Christians.

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Year 3

The resurrection: different Gospel accounts

I can explain why the resurrection is important to different Christians.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The Gospels tell of the discovery of the empty tomb.
  2. The Gospel accounts explain encounters recorded between the disciples and Jesus after the resurrection.
  3. Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection is the core of their belief.
  4. Christians take different messages from the ressurection accounts

Keywords

  • Resurrection - being brought back from the dead

  • Gospels - the stories of Jesus' life and teaching

  • Sacrifice - surrendering as an offering to God

Common misconception

There is just one account of the resurrection.

The Gospel accounts all recount that Jesus was raised from the dead and appeared to his disciples in slightly different versions.


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You might want to have a physical Bible to show different Gospels. You could create stations in the classroom for each of the 4 Gospels so that pupils could investigate each account and notice similarities and differences. They could report back to each other.
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Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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Lesson video

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5 Questions

Q1.
Jesus carried a heavy before He died.
Correct Answer: cross, Cross
Q2.
Jesus said, “ , forgive them…” when He was on the cross.
Correct Answer: father, Father
Q3.
What do Christians remember on Good Friday?
Jesus being born
Jesus teaching
Correct answer: Jesus dying on the cross
Q4.
Why do many Christians believe Jesus died?
Correct answer: to be a sacrifice for others
to stop the Romans
to teach more stories
Q5.
What is an ecumenical event?
Correct answer: churches working together
a party in church
singing alone at home

5 Questions

Q1.
Christians believe the resurrection gives them ...
Correct Answer: hope, Hope
Q2.
What does resurrection mean?
sleeping forever
Correct answer: coming back to life
going to church
Q3.
Who were the first to visit Jesus’ tomb?
Correct answer: women
soldiers
disciples
Q4.
Where do we read the resurrection story?
Psalms
Correct answer: The Gospels
Proverbs
Q5.
Why is the resurrection important to Christians?
It made people rich.
It ended wars.
Correct answer: It shows God’s power over death.

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