The deeper meaning of the Exodus story
I can explain why the story of the Exodus is important to most Jews.
The deeper meaning of the Exodus story
I can explain why the story of the Exodus is important to most Jews.
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Key learning points
- The story of the Exodus is one of the most important in Jewish history.
- Most Jews retell the story every year.
- The Exodus story has a deeper meaning of freedom and liberation.
- Many Jews who are not religious see this story as important.
Keywords
Exodus - the departure of the Hebrews from Egypt; the second book in the Torah
Descendants - people related to you who live after you
Ancestors - people related to you who lived before you
Freedom - being able to act, speak, and think as you wish
Liberation - being set free
Common misconception
The Exodus story is seen as a story about distant ancestors.
For many modern Jews, this story continues to be meaningful to their lives and identity today.
To help you plan your year 3 religious education lesson on: The deeper meaning of the Exodus story, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What did Pharaoh do to the Hebrew people in Egypt?
Q2.God spoke to Moses from a burning and gave him a special mission.
Q3.Who was Moses’ brother and what did he do?
Q4.Why did the Hebrews put lamb’s blood on their doors?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their meanings.
people related to you who lived before you
being able to act, speak, and think as you wish
being set free