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T3 Progressive skills and content

• Explain connections between the story of Moses and the concepts of freedom and salvation, using theological terms.

• Make clear connections between Bible texts studied and what Christians believe about being the People of God and how they should behave.

• Explain ways in which some Christians put their beliefs into practice by trying to bring freedom to others.

• Identify ideas about freedom and justice arising from their study of Bible texts and comment on how far these are helpful or inspiring, justifying their responses.

T3 Knowledge Building Blocks

• The Old Testament pieces together the story of the People of God. As their circumstances change (for example, from being nomads (Abraham, Jacob) to being city dwellers (David)), they have to learn new ways of following God.

• The story of Moses and the Exodus shows how God rescued his people from slavery in Egypt; Christians see this story as looking forward to how Jesus’ death and resurrection also rescue people from slavery to sin.

• Christians apply this idea to living today by trying to serve God and to bring freedom to others; for example, loving others, caring for them, bringing health, food, justice, and telling the story of Jesus.

• Christians see the Christian church as the People of God, and try to live in a way that attracts others to God; for example, as salt and light in the world.

T4 Progressive skills and content

• Outline the timeline of the ‘big story’ of the Bible, explaining how Incarnation and Salvation fit within it.

• Explain what Christians mean when they say that Jesus’ death was a sacrifice, using theological terms.

• Suggest meanings for narratives of Jesus’ death/ resurrection, comparing their ideas with ways in which Christians interpret these texts.

• Make clear connections between the Christian belief in Jesus’ death as a sacrifice and how Christians celebrate Holy Communion/Lord’s Supper.

• Show how Christians put their beliefs into practice.

• Weigh up the value and impact of ideas of sacrifice in their own lives and the world today.

T4 Knowledge Building Blocks

• 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.

• Christians remember Jesus’ sacrifice through the service of Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist or the Mass).

• Christians believe that Jesus calls them to sacrifice their own needs to the needs of others, and some are prepared to die for others and for their faith.