Interpreting Jesus and the lepers today
I can explain how Christians might interpret the story of Jesus and the lepers.
Interpreting Jesus and the lepers today
I can explain how Christians might interpret the story of Jesus and the lepers.
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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.
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