By the end of this lesson you should be able to identify and compare qualities

we associate with leadership.

To do this you will:To consider the qualities necessary for

good leadershipTo identify them in people we see in

the mediaCompare them with the needs of the

Jewish people at the time of Jesus

Which of them are good leaders? Which of them are ‘bad’ leaders? What qualities can you identify that

make you think that?

Which of them are good leaders? Which of them are ‘bad’ leaders? What qualities can you identify that

make you think that?

Extension: Which is the best leader of them all and why?

Use your discussions to create a job advert for a ‘leader’

You decide what they will be the leader of

Write a description of the kind of person who should apply for the job.

Feed back your leader descriptions to the class Can you think of anyone who may fit the bill?

They could be famous or just someone you know.

Assessment

for Learning

AFL

The Jewish people were looking/ waiting for a leader

Think pair share about their history: a) What can you

remember about the trials of the Jewish people?

b) Why were they in such need of a leader?

c) What sort of person were they looking for?

EXT: compare these answers to the qualities we assign to ‘leaders’ today

Comparison

and

evaluation

Level 7Assessment for Learning

AFL – record your answers

in full sentences using what

we have shared to help you

Are the people we look up to good leaders?

By the end of this lesson you should be able to understand what Jews

understood by the Messiah

To do this you will:

Define the term “Messiah”

Explain what Jewish people believe about the Messiah

Describe how Jesus is the Messiah

Starter: What does ‘Messiah’ mean? Write a definition in your book

The MessiahStarter Activity

Task: Using your dictionary and a green pen,correct your definition of the word messiah

Assessment

for Learning

AFL

Self

Assessment

SA

The MessiahJewish Understanding

Task:1. Read Daniel 7: 9-14 and 2 Samuel 7: 12-152. Using this information and what you already

know about the Messiah, complete a spider diagram

Jewish Ideas aboutthe Messiah

The MessiahJewish Understanding

Jewish Ideas aboutthe Messiah

a just and powerful ruler

anointed by God

a warrior kinga judge

bringer of peace

a royal person

he will restore the Kingdom of Israel

Task: Using these characteristics and any evidence from the bible work you have done, explain why the Jews did not think Jesus was the Messiah.L4 – Show what the Jews expected and say Jesus was not these qualitiesL5 – Explain the differences between the expectations and Jesus’ characterL6 – Compare using biblical evidence for Jewish views and New Testament evidence for Jesus

Self

Assessment

SA

Discuss whether you think the Jews had a point or not?

HW – Prepare a 2 minute speech/presentation that identifies Jesus as a leader/MessiahYou will need to include: What the Jews expected from their Messiah

Why they didn’t think that this was Jesus Why we as Christians think that he was!

This will form the assessment for this topic! It will be delivered two weeks from now.

By the end of this lesson you should be able to understand how Christians

interpret some of Jesus’ actions in line with Messiahnic expectations

To do this you will:

Match up events in Jesus’ life with qualities of the Messiah

Describe and explain how Jesus is the Messiah

Without looking, who can name all the qualities identified in last lesson?

EXT: Who can match them with biblical evidence?

The MessiahChristian Understanding

Discussion: How does Jesus fit the profile for the Jewish understanding of Messiah?

Jewish Ideas aboutthe Messiah

a just and powerful ruler

anointed by God

a warrior kinga judge

bringer of peace

a royal person

he will restore the Kingdom of Israel

Look again at these qualitiesAre there any that Jesus did meet? Think outside the box, he may have met them in a non obvious way….?

Matthew 1:1-16

John 8:2-11

Luke 1:26-34

Mark 11: 15-19

Matthew 26: 52-53

Judge Warrior Bringer or Peace Royal Just and

Powerful Ruler Restorer of the

Kingdom Anointed by God

Matthew 1:1-16

John 8:2-11

Luke 1:26-34

Mark 11: 15-19

Matthew 26: 52-53

Royal – He is a descendent of David who was a King

Judge – even though he doesn’t judge the woman, he judges those who were about to stone her

Warrior – he fights for what is right, justice

Anointed by God – Mary is told she will carry God’s Son

Ruler – she is told he will rule over the house of Jacob

Restorer of the kingdom – the temple should be for all people, just like the kingdom of God, for ‘all nations’

Bringer of Peace – he responds peacefully even though they are fighting with him

Self

Assessment

SA

Exam skills – Explain why Christians think Jesus is the

Messiah (8 marks)Pick four of the qualities that are associated

with the MessiahFor each one, explain how Jesus meets this

qualityUse direct evidence from the bible and

explain how it displays the particular quality4 points, PEEL in each, 2 marks each point

Give yourself a constructive comment identifying what you have done well and how to improve

Give yourself a mark out of 8 – be truthful and realistic

One point, not explained One point, explained well Two points, one not

explained Two points explained well Three points, one not

explained Three points, well

explained Four points, one not

explained Four points, well

explained

1 mark 2 marks 3 marks

4 marks 5 marks

6 marks

7 marks 8 marks

By the end of this lesson you should be able to consider why Jesus did not

want people to know that he was the messiah

To do this you will:Compare Jesus with Batman!

Consider the implications of Jesus announcing who he was too early!

Think and talk: In what way is Jesus like Batman?

T.P.S. Why do you think Jesus didn’t want people to know that he was the Messiah?

Jesus would not want people to know he was the messiah because:Not treat him rightAsk him for special favoursExpect wrong things from himPeople wouldn’t understand

Self

Assessment

SA

Read the following passages: Mark 10:35-45 - The Best Seats Mark 9:33-37 – Who’s the greatest? Matthew 16:21-26 – Peter doesn’t

understand Acts 1:6 – After the Resurrection For each passage, answer these

questions:What is the misunderstanding?How does Jesus help them to understand?What is Jesus’ message about himself?

Compare and contrast ideas that people have about Jesus being the Messiah

Level 4 – State what qualities people expected the Messiah to have

Level 5 – Explain, using some evidence how Jesus could be seen as the Messiah

Level 6 – Compare the Jewish and Christian understanding of the Messiah stating how Jesus doesn’t obviously meet the Jewish expectations

Level 7 – Evaluate how even though Jesus’ Messiahship was not easily identified by the Jews, he does meet the criteria in different ways.

Self

Assessment

SA

HW Reminder: Presentations to be delivered next lesson!

Use the task you have just completed to write/check your presentation.