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What sort of things would you want to know about someone who says they are a prophet ?

A prophet is Devoted to God Tells hard truths Cares for the needy Knows God’s mind Foretells the future Is disliked and rejected (because of the hard truths he has spoken). What sort of things would you want to know about someone who says they are a prophet ? .

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What sort of things would you want to know about someone who says they are a prophet ?

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  1. A prophet is • Devoted to God • Tells hard truths • Cares for the needy • Knows God’s mind • Foretells the future • Is disliked and rejected (because of the hard truths he has spoken) • What sort of things would you want to know about someone who says they are a prophet ?

  2. Write down 3 questions designed to test whether someone should be believed to be a prophet of God. **What might persuade you that someone is a prophet of God? To evaluate what makes someone a prophet To identify and evaluate key events in Mohammed’s* life To reflect on how Mohammed was a prophet The Life of Muhammad* • A prophet is • Devoted to God • knows God’s mind & teaches God’s way • Tells hard truths • Cares for the needy • Foretells the future • Is disliked and rejected (because of the truths he has spoken) Character ? Lifestyle ? Proof ? Message ? Followers ? Effects of following his teaching? Contradicts or supports previous teachings about God?

  3. The Life of Muhammad* 570 – 632 A.D • Follow the text as we read about Muhammad’s life. • about the same time as • the Romans were leaving Britain • as Sts Alban , Patrick, David, Augustine were spreading Christianity in Britain.

  4. 1. Fill in the gaps on your storyboard using the text. • 2. HOMEWORK – for Thurs 26th • Do you think Mohammed was a prophet ? • Give 3 reasons for • Give reasons against • Explain your opinion based on the best reasons why he is/ isn’t. • 3. Draw in the storyboard pictures.

  5. True/ False Think of 2 statements about Mohammed - one that is true, and one that is false. See if your partner can guess – scores 1 point if he/she can !

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