Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Year 6 Term 6—Kingdom of God
What kind of King is Jesus?

Background Information
This does not mean that no one sins any more! The Bible talks in terms of God’s ‘Kingdom’ having begun in human hearts through Jesus. The idea of the ‘Kingdom of God’ reflects God’s ideal for human life in the world — a vision of life lived in the way God intended for human beings. Christians look forward to a time when God’s rule is fulfilled at some future point, in a restored, transformed heaven and earth. Meanwhile, they seek to live this attractive life as in God’s Kingdom, following Jesus’ example, inspired and empowered by God’s Spirit.

The Feast—Luke 14:12-24
The Tenants in the Vineyard: Matthew 21: 33–46.
‘Lord of the Dance’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=214Vdyo6kSs
and ‘Down to Earth’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DHHTjNThw

In this unit the children will know that...
Jesus told many parables about the Kingdom of God. These suggest that God’s rule has begun, through the life, teaching and example of Jesus, and subsequently through the lives of Christians who live in obedience to God.
The parables suggest that there will be a future Kingdom, where God’s reign will be complete.
The Kingdom is compared to a feast where all are invited to join in. Not everyone chooses to do so.
Many Christians try to extend the Kingdom of God by challenging unjust social structures in their locality and in the world.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Explain connections between biblical texts and the concept of the Kingdom of God. (T)
Most children will:
Consider different possible meanings for the biblical texts studied, showing awareness of different interpretations. (T)
Make clear connections between belief in the Kingdom of God and how Christians put their beliefs into practice in different ways, including in worship and in service to the community. (c)
Relate Christian teachings or beliefs about God’s Kingdom to the issues, problems and opportunities of their own lives and the life of their own community in the world today, (I)
Some children will:
Relate Christian teachings or beliefs about God’s Kingdom to the issues, problems and opportunities of their own lives and the life of their own community in the world today, offering insights about whether or not the world could or should learn from Christian ideas. (I)

Hook—What are some of the worst problems we face in the world today? How has a situation been made less awful and by whom?
The Lord’s Prayer—make an illustrated book of the prayer (T)
The Feast—Luke 14:12-24—Pupils respond with ideas, thoughts and questions (T)
Compare 2 songs—’Lord of the Dance’ and ‘Down to Earth’ (I)
Write an advert to encourage Christians to support the Prison Fellowship (I)
IF I WERE QUEEN OF THE WORLD, KING OF THE WORLD…

Key Vocabulary
Kingdom of God
The Lord’s Prayer