Flipbooks

1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 23 GRADE 7 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 2 3 3 UNIT 7 Jesus Saves the World U N I T T H E M E Most of the Bible accounts in Unit 7 occur over one week. But what a week it was! Most important, the Bible accounts in this unit all come together under the theme of salvation. The transfiguration account sets up the unit as Jesus reveals His heavenly glory to His disciples. Jesus further demonstrates His power, including His power over death as He raises others to life—a fore- shadowing of His own resurrection on Easter morning. The remainder of the unit focuses on the events of Holy Week. From Jesus' trium- phal entry into Jerusalem, through His Passion and suffering, to His glorious res- urrection on Easter, these accounts focus on the great work of salvation carried out by Jesus. While this one week in history changed our lives for all eternity, the complete story is much greater than one week. This one week is the summit of the great met- anarrative of Scripture, the superlative of the epic account of faith. As you guide your students through these lessons, help them understand how these accounts are the culmination of the events that began with the promises God gave back in Genesis 3. The promise of salvation given after the fall into sin is now fulfilled in the person and life of Jesus Christ. U N I T L E S S O N S 51. Jesus Shows His Glory Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 52. Jesus Raises a Widow's Son Luke 7:11–17 53. Jesus Rides to Jerusalem to Save Us Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 54. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet John 13:1–20, 31–35 55. Jesus before the Council Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:63–71; John 18:12–14, 19–24 56. Jesus' Crucifixion and Death Matthew 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–41; Luke 23:26–49; John 19:17–30 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead John 20:1–10 58. On the Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13–35 59. Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Thomas John 20:19–29 60. The Great Commission and Jesus' Ascension Mark 16:14–20; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R G R A D E 7 In this unit, you and your students will study the most important events in human history: the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to atone for the sins of the world. All of the Bible accounts you have studied this year, from creation and the fall, to God's promise to Abraham, to the Passover, to the exile and return, to the birth and life of Christ, have led up to this point. In fact, all the accounts of the Bible were given to us to point us to this one essential truth: Christ died for sinners—all people—including you and me. As you teach these lessons, emphasize the unconditional, selfless love of Jesus for all mankind. Point out that, similar to His first followers, we often run away from, reject, and even deny knowing the One who lived a perfect life and died a horrible death for us. But these are the very sins for which Jesus lived and died. In Jesus, there is forgiveness and new life. Help students understand that in Jesus' final teachings, He has given us guidance and power by the Holy Spirit to live as redeemed children of God. As the Holy Spirit works in us, we are better able to know, understand, and live out the life God has called us to live in Baptism. As Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave His followers the task of taking the Good News to all nations so that all can come to faith in Him. You share this Good News as you talk with your students in religion class and everyday conversations. God bless you as you share His message and love through your words and actions.

• Cover