The New covenant
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the significance of the New covenant for Christians.
Key learning points
- A new covenant was needed due to the disobedience of humanity with previous covenants.
- The New covenant is central to Christianity and promises the forgiveness of sins through Jesus' death and resurrection.
- Many Christians believe that Jesus is a distant descendant of Abraham and he fulfills the promise made to David.
- The New covenant comes with the reward of eternal life in heaven for all who accept Jesus' sacrifice.
- Many Christians commit to the New covenant by consuming bread and wine during a church service.
Keywords
Covenant - an agreement between God and people
Descendant - your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
Redemption - to be saved from sin
Resurrection - coming back to life after death
Sacrifice - to give up something very important to you or to kill something as an offering to God
Common misconception
All Abrahamic religions believe that Jesus is the New covenant.
Jesus as the New covenant is central to Christian belief. Most Jews do not believe that Jesus is the New covenant. In Islam, Jesus is considered a prophet.
Teacher tip
You could print out Task B and allow pupils to highlight or circle the words and phrases Laura uses that can be replaced with keywords.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the correct definitions.
Q2.Which of these religions are Abrahamic?
Q3.God called Abraham a father of many ...
Q4.Canaan became known as the land.
Q5.The New covenant is found in the Testament.
Q6.What is the Jewish ceremony of circumcision called?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The New covenant is central to ...
Q2.What does the New covenant promise?
Q3.Jesus' death and achieve the promise of the New covenant.
Q4.What drink did Jesus use to represent his blood?
Q5.Jesus used bread to represent his during The Last Supper.
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