Martha and Mary
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain key teachings from the story of Martha and Mary for Christians today.
Key learning points
- The society in which Jesus lived was patriarchal, meaning that women had little power.
- During his life, Jesus challenged traditional ideas of the role of women and the power they could hold.
- Women were part of the Jesus movement and are mentioned many times in the Gospels.
- It was women who are recorded as being the first people to see the risen Jesus.
Keywords
Disciple - a follower of Jesus
Equality - when all people are treated the same
New Testament - the second part of the Bible which records the life and teachings of Jesus
Patriarchal - a society where men have more power than women
Common misconception
All the most important people in the Jesus movement were male.
There are many stories in the Gospels which show that Jesus gave women power and challenged how they were treated in society.
Teacher tip
Ask the pupils to think about or discuss who they think it is important to listen to and why.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Why might Christians look at Jesus' teaching on wealth today?
Q2.Jesus used the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to speak to power.
Q3.What is “debt relief”?
Q4.Christians support trade to make sure people are paid fairly.
Q5.What can talking to Christians teach us?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In Jesus’ society, what was the usual role of women?
Q2.Jesus challenged traditional ideas of the role and of women.
Q3.Who were the first to witness Jesus' resurrection according to the Gospels?
Q4.Which Gospel story shows Jesus challenging how women were treated?
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