OBJECTIVE…

To use media clips, the Bible and the teachings of Jesus to understand what Christians teach

about JUSTICE.

Grade CAll will be able to describe

the work of Christian agencies seeking justice in

the world.

Grade BMost will be able to explain

why Christians should behave justly.

Grade A/A*Some will be able to compare

Old and New Testament teachings on justice and express an opinion on

these teachings.

Your GOALS for the end of

this lesson are…

OUTCOMES…

Here Bob Marley is singing about

JUSTICE – What is JUSTICE?

What RIGHTS is he taking about?

The song says…

“We know when we

understand:Almighty God

is a living man”

What do you think he meant by

this?

Starter…

For Christians JUSTICE is not only about the law or punishing criminals.

Christians believe that they should behave JUSTLY,

which means…TREATING OTHER PEOPLE

IN A FAIR AND JUST WAY.

Use the following slides to work out WHY Christians

believe this and WHY JUSTICE is important to

Christians.

Christian teachings on JUSTICE…

This means…God expects humanity to act in a

JUST way.

“This is what the LORD says :Maintain JUSTICE and

do what is right” (Isaiah 56:1)

The Bible teaches…Everyone was created

equally by God and should therefore be treated fairly

and justly .

“So God created mankind in His own

image, in the image of God he created them; male and female He

created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

Jesus taught… everyone should be treated

equally and fairly (e.g. by helping the poor and those in need)

‘Love thy neighbour”

This means… treat everyone in the same way, in the right way, how you would expect to be treated.

‘…do to others what you would have them do to you…’ (Matthew 7:12)

Churches teach their congregation to…

behave JUSTLY, they promote helping the poor

and those in need.

On Judgement Day… God will judge humanities behaviour on Earth – those that have behaved JUSTLY will be rewarded and those that have acted UNJUSTLY will be

punished.

Go to PAGE 91 of your REVISION BOOKLET and LOOK AT QUESTION 2.

THE GOOD NEWS = you don’t have to complete the question

Which PE would you find the most difficult and why?

Hopefully you said the LAST ONE as we haven't covered this yet. Attempt to complete this (JUST

THE LAST PE )

Grade BMost will be

able to explain why Christians

should behave justly.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

Christians try to bring JUSTICE into the world today by following Jesus’

teachings.Many Christians try to ensure that the

worlds resources are shared more equally.

Christians would also be concerned about areas of the world where

people are oppressed and treated unjustly.

Many choose to donate money or volunteer for organisations campaigning for JUSTICE.

Two Christian groups that do this are CAFOD and CHRISTIAN AID. Use

the following video clips to note down some information about these

organisations.

Christian working for JUSTICE…

ChristianAidWhat?

When?

Where?

How?

Christian charity that campaigns against injustice and oppression of the poor.

Founded in 1945 after the 2nd World War

Works in the worlds poorest countries. Also countries that have been struck by natural disasters or are war torn

Seeks to change policies of governments

in rich countries campaigning against unjust debt. Provides immediate aid and

medication to those in need.

Catholic Fund for Overseas

Development

What?

Where?

How?

Catholic Christian charity that campaigns for justice for the poor.

Its mission is to promote human

development and social justice through

Christian values.

Works in the worlds poorest countries.

Has campaigned against landmines and

3rd World Debt. Completes protests and marches and

raises funds to send aid and help those in

need.

How can Christians put their beliefs about justice into practice today?

Christian working for JUSTICE…

Go to PAGE 91 of your REVISION BOOKLET and LOOK AT QUESTION 2. IN GREEN PEN – MARK YOUR LAST PE

(OUT OF TWO) AND MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS/ADD ANY ADDITIONAL

INFORNMATION.

Grade CAll will be able

to describe the work of Christian agencies seeking

justice in the world.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

What is the difference between the kind of JUDGEMENT and

JUSTICE shown by OLD TESTAMENT God and NEW

TESTAMENT God?

Watch the following TWO

clips to COMPARE.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk1owD9y1hc

OLD TESTAMENT GOD…

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWumUDNGYHg&feature/results_main&playnext/1&list/PL2DA70580A7F3A4C6

NEW TESTAMENT GOD…

What is the difference between the kind of JUDGEMENT and

JUSTICE shown by OLD TESTAMENT God and NEW

TESTAMENT God?

Which God falls more in line with

Christian teachings on JUSTICE?

Which view of JUDGEMENT and JUSTICE do you most agree with

and why?

Grade A/A*Some will be able

to compare Old and New

Testament teachings on justice and express an opinion on

these teachings.

Did you achieveYOUR goals?…

OUTCOMES…

Draw a pyramid in the back of your books and spit it into 3...

What have you learnt today?

What have you been reminded of today?

Think of a question you would like

answering.

Plenary …