What do Christian's believe about Jesus? (Trinity/Incarnation/Miracles/Teachings)

This comprehensive PowerPoint lesson explores the foundational Christian beliefs about Jesus, focusing on the Trinity, Incarnation, Miracles, and Teachings. The lesson is structured to meet differentiated learning objectives, catering to a range of abilities within KS3.

Key Features:
Starter Activity: A sorting exercise encourages students to identify things that belong to three parts (ice, steam, water etc).

Key Concepts Explained:

Trinity: Explains the Christian belief in one God as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Incarnation: Discusses the belief that God became human in the form of Jesus, referencing biblical scripture such as John 1:14.
Miracles: Covers Jesus’ supernatural acts, like healing the sick and turning water into wine, which demonstrate divine power and love.
Teachings: Highlights Jesus’ revolutionary ideas, such as loving enemies and treating others equally, which have had lasting impacts on moral thinking.

Group Work: Students work collaboratively to fill in a worksheet, drawing insights from detailed slides about Christian beliefs.

Critical Thinking Opportunities:

Students evaluate whether events like the survival of individuals in tragic scenarios (e.g., 9/11) could be considered miracles.
Students are encouraged to express their opinions on key concepts and evaluate a range of perspectives about Jesus.
Plenary Activity: Reflection questions help students consolidate their learning and identify areas of personal success.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will:

Describe key Christian concepts simply.
Explain these concepts and articulate their own views.
Evaluate diverse perspectives on Jesus and draw clear conclusions.

This resource is perfect for RE teachers looking to deliver an engaging and well-structured lesson on Christian beliefs, catering to students of various abilities. It promotes active participation, critical thinking, and reflection, making it a valuable addition to your TES shop.