1. Christian Witness Scripture & Church Teaching

2. Jesus’ Teaching Working in groups read the following passages from Matthew. Matthew 5: 1-12 The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 25: 31-46 The Final Judgement Discuss how Jesus wants us to live.

3. The first Christians Now read the following passages Acts 2:43-47 1 Peter 5 Discuss how the first Christians put Jesus’ teaching into action.

4. Contemporary Christians Today there are many people who have taken Jesus’ teachings and, just like the early Christians, put it into action. Working with a partner research one of the following and prepare a short talk on how they are following Jesus’ teaching. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow Parish priest Bruce KentJim Wallis

5. Reflection What have the people you have heard about given up? How difficult might be for them? What questions would you have for them?

6. Reflection Could you live like the early Christians? Write your answer on a post-it note (you can keep it anonymous) and display it in your classroom.