Living the Christian life

(J4)

Aim:

To explore the meaning of a Christian life and what this means in practice.

Objectives:

· To explore the basis of Christian values in the 10 commandments (Exodus 20:1-17).

· To explore the basis of Christian values in the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes (Matthew 5-7) as a guide for Christian living and re-interpretation of the law of Moses (especially; MT 5:21-42, 6:1-18, 6:19-34, 7:1-5, 7:7-12)

· Christian values in practice.

· To look at the work of two exemplary Christians and the contribution they make to discipleship.

Lessons:

1. What it means to be a Christian.

2. The 10 commandments.

3. The Beatitudes.

4. The Sermon on the Mount – a guide for Christian living.

5. The Sermon on the Mount – a re-interpretation of the Law of Moses.

6. The Christian way of life.

7. Christian role models.

8. Assessment.

Key words:

Ten Commandments, Sermon on the Mount, Displaying religion, Judgement, Golden Rule, Service, Compassion, Concern, Justice, Oppressed.