Jesus Christ: incarnation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain Christian beliefs about the incarnation and the importance and influence of these beliefs for Christians today.
Key learning points
- Incarnation refers to God becoming human in the form of Jesus.
- Most Christians believe that the Book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament, prophesied the coming of Jesus.
- Most Christians believe that the New Testament confirms the incarnation and shows Jesus as fully human and fully divine.
- Luke 1:28-33 and John 1:14 are used by many Christians to support the belief in the incarnation.
- The belief in the incarnation is significant for Christians today and influences practices such as prayer and Christmas.
Keywords
Divine - of or like God, or a god/goddess
Incarnation - God becoming human in the form of Jesus
Jesus - a first-century Jewish teacher; believed by Christians to be the Son of God
Common misconception
Jesus is entirely distinct and separate from God.
For most Christians, Jesus is God in human form. Jesus is both fully human and fully divine.
Teacher tip
You may wish to give students copies of the Bible passages referenced in Learning Cycle 1.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.How do some Christians interpret the creation accounts in Genesis?
Q2.Some Christians take a approach to the Genesis creation accounts, viewing them as symbolic rather than literal.
Q3.Why are beliefs about creation important to Christians today?
Q4.How can the Genesis creation accounts influence a Christian's beliefs and behaviour towards the environment?
Q5.How can the Genesis creation accounts influence a Christian’s beliefs and behavior towards human life?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The belief in the is significant for Christians today and influences practices such as prayer and Christmas.
Q2.What does the term 'incarnation' refer to in Christianity?
Q3.Which part of the Bible do most Christians believe prophesied the coming of Jesus?
Q4.How do most Christians view Jesus in relation to the incarnation?
Q5.Which Bible verses are commonly used by Christians to support a belief in the incarnation?
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