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The Meaning of Jesus’ Death

What meaning did the death of Stephen Lawrence have on UK society?. How can the death of someone have a meaning?. What meaning did the death of Princess Diana have for people?. The Meaning of Jesus’ Death. Who a person is (Diana) Why they died (Stephen)

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The Meaning of Jesus’ Death

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  1. What meaning did the death of Stephen Lawrence have on UK society? How can the death of someone have a meaning? What meaning did the death of Princess Diana have for people? The Meaning of Jesus’ Death • Who a person is (Diana) • Why they died (Stephen) • What their death achieved (Bin Laden) • could explain why their death is important to others. • So why was Jesus’ death important? What meaning did the death of Osama Bin Laden have for people?

  2. Victory over sin: Jesus’ death on the cross is a victory of obedience to God. Therefore it is a total victory over sin (=which is disobedience of God). His resurrection proves this victory. Explain how Jesus’ death on the cross Shows us what God is like Benefits us as humans (2 things) Is a victory, not a defeat **How can Jesus’ suffering help Christians who are suffering? God’s Self sacrificing love: God showed us what He is like. He willingly accepted all suffering & mockery, out of love for us. Atonement: Jesus’ sinless sacrifice broke the barrier of sin that separated God and man. Through Jesus’ humanity, we are at-one with God (atonement). Freedom to live with God: Jesus, as God, freely suffered our rejection of him, and forgave us. God does not hold anything against us. So we are free to live in God’s presence – to have eternal life.

  3. What evidence is there to show.. “For the Son of Man came..to give his life as a ransom for many”. Mark 10:45 Atonement with God By the fact that he was completely obedient to God’s will for him, even unto death. Jesus suffered on our behalf Jesus’ freed us - from death, gave us eternal life Tearing of the veil in the Temple. Victory from Sin Jesus’ cry “My God, My God why have your forsaken me?”

  4. Draw the table. In pairs, choose one aspect of Jesus’ death on the cross. Explain why it would be important to Christians. Fill in your boxes as you listen.

  5. Why did Jesus die? • Which reasons do they mention? • Which reasons from today’s lesson are not mentioned? • Jesus’ self sacrificing love • Jesus’ forgiveness of us • Jesus’ suffering on our behalf • Jesus’ victory

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