Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Year 6 Term 4—Salvation
What difference does the resurrection
make to Christians?

Background Information
Jesus’ death and resurrection effect the rescue of salvation of humans. He opens the way back to God. Through Jesus, sin is dealt with, forgiveness offered, and the relationship between God and humans is restored.
One way of understanding Jesus’ death is to argue that he willingly gave up his own life in order to take on himself the punishment for all sin, for all people. Because of sin, people need to be saved, and Jesus brings salvation.

https://request.org.uk/life/beliefs/christianity-basically-the-resurrection/
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05p6sp4/clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHHAmUveU3o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmJgbpJQHYU

In this unit the children will know that...
Christians read the ‘big story’ of the Bible as pointing out the need for God to save people. This salvation includes the ongoing restoration of humans’ relationship with God.
The Gospels give accounts of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
The New Testament says that Jesus’ death was somehow ‘for us’.
Christians interpret this in a variety of ways: for example, as a sacrifice for sin; as a victory
over sin, death and the Devil; paying the punishment as a substitute for everyone’s sins; rescuing the lost and leading them to God; leading from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom.
Christians remember Jesus’ sacrifice through the service of Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist or the Mass).
Belief in Jesus’ resurrection confirms to Christians that Jesus is the incarnate Son of God, but also that death is not the end.
This belief gives Christians hope for life with God, starting now and continuing in a new life (Heaven).
Christians believe that Jesus calls them to sacrifice their own needs to the needs of others, and some are prepared to die for their faith.
others and for their faith.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Outline the timeline of the ‘big story’ of the Bible, explaining the place within it of the ideas of Incarnation and Salvation. (M)
Suggest meanings for resurrection accounts, and compare their ideas with way in which Christians interpret these texts, showing awareness of the centrality of the Christian belief in Resurrection. (M)
Make clear connections between Christian belief in the Resurrection and how Chriians worship on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. (I)
Show how Christians put their beliefs into practice in different ways.
Most children will:
Explain connections between Luke 24 and the Christian concepts of Sacrifice, Resurrection, Salvation, Incarnation and Hope, using theological terms. (M)
Offer and justify their own responses as to what difference belief in Resurrection might make to how people respond to challenges and problems in the world today. (I)
Some children will:
Explain why some people find belief in the Resurrection makes sense and inspires them. (C)

Hook—Visit St Mary’s Church – ‘The stations of the cross’. Father Dane explains the ‘Stations of the cross’ in relation to Incarnation and Salvation.
LQ: Why do Christians think Jesus was resurrected? Share the key piece of evidence, a series of witness statements in Luke’s Gospel. Perform as a drams.
LQ: What are the connections between Luke 24 and the Christian concepts of Sacrifice, Resurrection, Salvation, Incarnation and Hope?
Share five pieces of art showing the life of Jesus - match them to five core Christian concepts .
LQ: Would it matter if the resurrection hadn’t happened? Pupils reflect on the changes in emotions for Christians between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Search for any evidence for beliefs about the death and resurrection of Jesus in the hymns.. What do these songs say about the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection.?
LQ: What difference could belief in Resurrection make to how people respond to challenges and problems in the world today? Debate about how believing in the resurrection of Jesus might make a difference to how people live today.

Key Vocabulary
Incarnation—Christian belief that Jesus Christ is the God of Israel in a human body. The word incarnate comes from Latin and means “in the flash .” ( in=in, carnis=flesh) The incarnation is a basic teaching of Christianity. It is based on the New Testament of the Holy Bible.
Resurrection– The rising of Jesus from the tomb after his death; a central and distinctive belief of the Christian faith. The Gospels state that after Jesus was crucified and lay in a tomb between Friday evening and Sunday morning, he rose, in body as well as in spirit, and appeared alive to his followers
Salvation—the "saving [of] human beings from death and separation from God" by Christ's death and resurrection, and the justification following this salvation.
Stations of the Cross
(UE—Understanding Christianity RE Syllabus)