Martha and Mary
I can explain key teachings from the story of Martha and Mary for Christians today.
Martha and Mary
I can explain key teachings from the story of Martha and Mary for Christians today.
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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.
To help you plan your year 5 religious education lesson on: Martha and Mary, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 religious education lesson on: Martha and Mary, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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