Jesus and generosity
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the story of the widow’s mite and the key teachings within the story.
Key learning points
- Jesus was a Jew who challenged the society around him.
- At the time of Jesus, the land was occupied by the Romans. There were extremes of wealth and poverty.
- The story of the widow's mite can be interpreted as Jesus challenging ideas of wealth and power.
Keywords
Generous - being kind and willing to give
Jewish - a person belonging to the religion of Judaism
Mite - refers to a Jewish coin
Temple - refers to a special place or building where God is worshipped
Widow - a woman whose husband has died
Common misconception
Jesus was born a Christian.
Jesus was Jewish. He lived in a Jewish society and responded to the issues of wealth and poverty he saw around him.
Teacher tip
Role-play or freeze frame Jesus' story of the widow's mite to consolidate learning in this lesson. Ask pupils to consider the emotions of different characters.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What does the story of the Good Samaritan encourage Christians to do?
Q2.Why is Oscar Romero still important to Christians today?
Q3.What kind of society did Oscar Romero live in?
Q4.Oscar Romero spoke truth to when he challenged the government of El Salvador.
Q5.Do Christians ever speak out against unjust laws today?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What was Jesus watching people do at the temple?
Q2.Why was the widow’s offering special to Jesus?
Q3.What does this story teach Christians?
Q4.What religion was Jesus part of?
Q5.Christians might be influenced by the story of the widow’s mite and give to .
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