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.