Interpreting Jesus and the lepers today
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Christians might interpret the story of Jesus and the lepers.
Key learning points
- Christians today interpret the stories of Jesus and the lepers to work with people who suffer.
- Some Christians choose to work with people who are excluded from society.
- The L’Arche Community is an organisation that works with people with disabilities.
- The L’Arche Community aims to make disabled people visible and celebrate their contribution.
Keywords
Exclude - to leave out
Disability - any condition that makes it difficult to do things that others can do
Community - people that live or work together or share an interest
Calling - a feeling of duty to take on a job or role
Common misconception
All Christians volunteer to do the same things.
Christians feel called to volunteer to help in different ways.
Teacher tip
You could explore L’Arche UK through their webpages and look for stories and short films celebrating the contribution of people with learning disabilities. The organisation supports and employs people of all faiths and worldviews. bit.ly/larche_50
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The Gospel of tells the story of Jesus healing the lepers.
Q2.Jesus showed that cares about people who are left out.
Q3.What did Jesus do when he met lepers?
Q4.What is the kingdom of God like, according to Jesus?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Why did Jesus help the lepers?
Q2.What does the word ‘exclude’ mean?
Q3.A Christian might say that God them to help others.
Q4.What does the L’Arche Community do?
Q5.Do all Christians volunteer in the same way?
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