1. What was so special about Jesus’ death?
C1 Christianity
06/12/2018
What was so special about Jesus’ death?
Starter Task
Describe what happened at the Last Supper. What is the significance of this event?
Stretch: What has Moses and the covenant got to do with this?
LO: To understand what Christians believe about the crucifixion and its impact
Play Clip from 22:28
READY FOR MORE Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
PRACTISE Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
GETTING STARTED Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion

2. Recap– The Incarnation
Recap Final FIVE Facts on the Incarnation … M
Mary was made pregnant by the Holy Spirit
Joseph takes Mary as his wife
Jesus is the Messiah/Christ (Matthew 1:18)
Jesus will save people from their sins
Magi – three wise men

3. The Crucifixion (word fill)
Jesus was put on trial in front of the Jewish council ( ). They accused Jesus of _____________ (going against the Jewish religion).
This is supported by Matthew 26:64 ‘Yes it is as you say…you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One’
The Romans agreed to his death and chose __________ – a criminal’s punishment.
There is _____________evidence of the crucifixion of someone called ‘Jesus’ in 30AD.
historical crucifixion Sanhedrin blasphemy
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion
06/12/2018

4. The Crucifixion
Jesus was put on trial in front of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin). They accused Jesus of blasphemy (going against the Jewish religion).
This is supported by Matthew 26:64 ‘Yes it is as you say…you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One’
The Romans agreed to his death and chose crucifixion – a criminal’s punishment.
There is historical evidence of the crucifixion of someone called ‘Jesus’ in 30AD.
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion
06/12/2018

5. Jesus’ death to cancel everyone’s sins and save them
Key terms
Copy down one of the definitions below:
Restoring the relationship between people and God -through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection
Jesus’ death and sacrifice to save everyone from sin and unite with God
Jesus’ death to cancel everyone’s sins and save them
Atonement
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion

6. The trial and Jesus’ Crucifixion`
C1 Christianity
06/12/2018
The trial and Jesus’ Crucifixion`
Starter Task
Describe what happened at the Last Supper. What is the significance of this event?
Stretch: What has Moses and the covenant got to do with this?
Play Clip from 22:28
LO: to understand what Christians believe about the crucifixion and its impact

7. So why did Jesus have to die?
Jesus suffered a human death. His suffering and death shows that:
Jesus always obeyed God – so should Christians.
Jesus’ atonement meant everyone has a chance at salvation.
Christians can take inspiration from Jesus’ suffering.
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion
06/12/2018

8. Preparation task: Read the crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27:32-61.
Highlight the key figures/ characters in the crucifixion story.
Highlight passages that show Jesus was special/ Son of God.
Highlight passages that show Jesus was human.
Death of Jesus
AQA Christianity p for teacher reference
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion
06/12/2018

9. FOCUS TASK Now complete the worksheet about Jesus’ crucifixion.
Complete all the sections using your notes , text page 18&19 and Matthew’s account.
You will need this to learn the key points of Jesus’ crucifixion for your MP1 assessment.
AQA Christianity p for teacher reference
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion
06/12/2018

10. The Nicene Creed Highlight and label your Nicene Creed: ‘for our sake’
‘crucified under Pontius Pilate’
‘death and was buried’
Grade 8-9: analyse the importance of the crucifixion for Christians
Grade 6-7: explain the crucifixion and examples of this from Jesus trial and execution
Grade 4-5: describe what was special about Jesus’ crucifixion
Grade 2-3: identify what happened at Jesus’ crucifixion

11. The Final Five– The Incarnation
Recap Final FIVE Facts on the Crucifixion …
Matthew 26:64
JEWS
Jesus was put on trial by the Jews and Romans
Jesus said he was the Son of Man Matthew 26:64 so blasphemed
The sign read Jesus King of the Jews
Matthew 27:54 ‘Surely he was the Son of God’
Jesus’ death provides atonement
Matthew
27:54 4U