1. Homework REVISE FOR TEST ON GOOD AND EVIL NEXT LESSON MONDAY 20 th APRIL The test will include: Explain the ways in which a Christian might try to find the answer to a moral problem (7 marks) Moral problems could include: A doctor deciding whether to carry out an abortion where the foetus will be severely disabled and live a life of great pain if born A Catholic priest deciding whether to give shelter to a woman escaping a husband she thinks is likely to hit her, and who she wants to divorce.
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3. The Sermon on the Mount One of the main ways that Jesus taught was through the use of parables and riddles. During his Sermon on the Mount Jesus gave many examples of how a person might get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Christians today use these teaching to help guide them through tough times and when making moral decisions. Not all of the teachings talk about what to do, the Beatitudes for example give suggestions as to how to behave in order to get into Heaven. For Jesus those that are humble, stand up for the truth and show forgiveness to others will be rewarded in the afterlife. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v = txljYFUHAxY&feature =related
4. The Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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9. The Parable of the Lost Son "There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.
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18. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.'" "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbour?" In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn in Jericho and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' "Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise." The Good Samaritan