Who was Jesus really?
Considering Jesus' life and the significance of his death and resurrection.
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Who was Jesus really?
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From February 3 2025, lessons within this unit will be updated to include new activities and additional teacher and pupil videos.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Discuss and critically analyse various depictions of Jesus, considering possible historical appearances and the reasons behind diverse portrayals.
- Learn key historical facts about Jesus’ life and reflect on the varied perceptions of his image.
- Identify and understand the differences between the Pharisees and Sadducees.
- Use texts and sources to build knowledge about people’s lives and societal positions during the time of Jesus.
- Explore the Romans’ role in Judea and their interactions with Jewish groups.
- Compare prophecies with actual events from Jesus’ life and express personal views on whether the prophecies were realized.
- Examine different interpretations of miracles shown in images and understand how diverse groups might have perceived these miracles during Jesus’ time.
- Describe the Easter story and the concept of resurrection, acknowledging its significance to many Christians.
Suggested prior learning
Just how important are our beliefs?
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: What do we know about Jesus?
- To explore who Jesus was and how he has been represented in different ways.
Lesson 2: Who was around at the time of Jesus?
- To investigate the different groups Jesus might have associated with.
Lesson 3: What did people think of the Romans?
- To consider how Roman life may have impacted on Judea.
Lesson 4: What is a prophecy?
- To understand what a prophecy is and explore beliefs about prophecies.
Lesson 5: What might miracles suggest about Jesus?
- To consider the concept of miracles and their significance to beliefs about Jesus.
Lesson 6: What happened when Jesus died?
- To understand the significance of the Resurrection in Christianity and explore what it suggests about Jesus.
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Key knowledge
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Unit resources
Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y4: Who was Jesus really?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Who was Jesus really?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions, Mutual respect.