1. Christianity: the Knowledge SalvationIncarnationReconciliation Kingdom of God Hope

3. ‘Salvation’ stories? Who is the rescuer? What is the problem? How is the rescue effected? What is the cost of the rescue?

7. You will call his name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins. ‘Salvation’ stories …. in the Bible

10. Questions?

11. Reflecting

13. For a Christian the story that tells you who you are is salvation history …. Walter Brueggemann

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18. Zacchaeus who?

21. Andrew Motion "Many of my students … when I ask them anything about the Bible, frankly, by and large, don't know. I don't particularly blame them for it. But I do think there is a real problem with the education system that has allowed these great stories to disappear, to fade out of the diet everyone gets at school. It's an essential piece of cultural luggage."

23. The ‘Open the Book’ Project aims to: present the Bible in an accessible, enjoyable way. enable every child to hear the story of the Bible during their primary years. encourage links between school and church in a local context. equip, encourage and enable adults to work with children in schools. A storytelling resource for primary schools

24. Code of Practice All storytellers agree to: present the story simply i.e. to offer a Bible story and not a sermon!present the story simply i.e. to offer a Bible story and not a sermon! liaise closely with their local school, for example over timing.liaise closely with their local school, for example over timing. to prepare the stories to the best of their ability.to prepare the stories to the best of their ability. to show respect and sensitivity to those of other faiths, and of none.to show respect and sensitivity to those of other faiths, and of none.