Y9 Assessment 2: The Messiah

Download Success Criteria Sheet
Download Mr Lewis' PowerPoints

 

Key Questions:

1) Describe the Jewish expectiations of the Messiah?

2) Did Jesus fulfil these expectations?

 

How can I present this?

• Essay: 2-3 sides
• Booklet
• Factfile
• PowerPoint

Where can I find information?

• Notes in exercise book
• Bible
• Y9 Textbook (in class – copy also available in school library)
• Internet – be careful! (Maybe search for Messiah GCSE)

Possible things to consider including:

• Jewish expectations of the Messiah.
• OT prophecy about Messiah.
• Matthew trying to prove Jesus was Messiah.
• The Messianic Secret (What did Jesus want to keep a secret? Why?).
• Events at Caesarea Philippi (Significance?).
• The Son of Man (Where from? Why chosen?).
• Misunderstandings (from the disciples).
• Jesus the Messiah, key facts/overview.

Weblinks:

• GCSE Notes
• Jesus the Messiah worksheet
• BBC on Jesus
• Jewish View on Jesus
• Why Don't Jews beleive in Jesus?
• Traits of the promised Messiah in the Old Testament (first bit has useful facts, second part is too detailed)
• How do we know Jesus is the Messiah?

Reflection: Chris Tomlin - Jesus Messiah

Unexpected Nativity: "Brilliant. They won't be expecting that!"

Continuing with a series of blog posts on Christmas, after retelling of the story via social networks (see here) and the Pope's comments on the accuracy of nativity scenes (see here), today we look at the 'Unexpected Christmas'.

This incredibly cute video has been produced by a church group in New Zealand. The children in it play a whole variety of roles, with my favorite being the little boy who keeps saying, "Brilliant. They won't be expecting that!".

He illustrates a key point about Jesus' arrival and the Jewish expectations of the Messiah; He really wasn't the warrior king they were hoping for!

St Paul Church's in New Zealand have produced a series of these videos over the last few years which are worth a watch over the Christmas period:

What do you think of these videos? Do they convey the true message in a fun and accessible way? Is it simply an online version of the classic school nativity play? How do you remember learning the story as a young child?