1. To evaluate the concept of forgiveness Are certain things impossible to forgive?

2. Would you forgive? A friend copies your answers in a test. You are messing around with friends and your brand new Iphone drops to the floor and smashes. A drunk driver runs a red light and crashes in to a car seriously injuring the passengers.

3. How does this link to last lesson? Learning Objective: To contextualise the concept of forgiveness through the story of Anthony Walker. HOT SEAT: 3 volunteers needed please! The Dad The Lost Son The Brother Can you think of a question that you could ask each of the characters from the story that is specifically linked to forgiveness?

4. What makes people forgive? You are going to look a 3 case studies and think about why people forgive. ‘I forgive the Natzi’s who tortured me’ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-32545340 ‘I forgive the pupil who stabbed me’ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33850225

5. Christian teachings on forgiveness Watch the following clip and listen very carefully to Gee Walker. Would you forgive if you were in a similar situation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgQyBLWFDBI On your post it note, write down if you would forgive in a similar situation. Make sure you include your reason. Stick your post it note to the board.

6. Jesus’ teaching on Forgiveness ‘70 x 7 you must forgive’ Jesus taught that people must continually forgive others in the same way that God will continue to forgive the sins of humans. ‘Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us’ If you expect/want forgiveness for your own wrongdoing you must be prepared to forgive others.

7. Is it relevant? To finish off for today: I think that there are some things that are unforgiveable such as….. This is unforgiveable because… OR I think that you can forgive anything because…… OR you could create your own sentence explaining your own view.