Session 10: Freedom in Christ!First Quarter - Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015

Lesson 3: We are Given Freedom and Conscience

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THINGS TO DO:!Session 9:!1. Going back to our FREE wall

@Padlet!2. Word of God: “The Adulterous

Woman”!3. Discussion: What does “Freedom

in Christ” mean?!4. We Respond: Situation Analysis

! Going back to our FREE wall @ Padlet

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What are some basic ideas that we learned about the true

meaning of freedom?

we connect: During our previous meeting we were

able to clarify some of our misconceptions about what freedom

is. Today we will try to look at it again from the view of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

Word of God: JOHN 8:1-11

Word of God: John 8:1-11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8pu6wO9W54

let’s talk about the Bible story

1. Why did the Pharisees bring the woman to Jesus? What did they ask from Jesus?

2. What was the real intention of the Pharisees in asking Jesus that question?

3. What was Jesus response? 4. What did Jesus do to the woman?

Character Analysis: Did they use their freedom properly?

! 1. How did the Pharisees make use of their freedom?

2. Was there something that influenced their action?

3. How did the Pharisees make use of the “law?”

!1.Was the woman free? Why? 2.How did the woman make use of her

freedom? 3.Did Jesus tolerate the sin of the woman?

Explain your answer. 4.How did Jesus make use of his freedom?

Is there

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First way of understanding: to be

free means to be true to ourselves.

In the Creation story, we learn that we are good. Our purpose is to share the love and goodness of the God. When

we do this, we become true to ourselves.

Hence, being free = being true to ourselves. being true to ourselves = being good

being free = being good

Every person then is given freedom because we are created to be

good.

Second way of understanding: to be free means removing

the things that bind us

Things that bind us (bondages): addictions!

vices!selfish actions

Sin

These bondages hinder us from being true to our selves.

Instead of being good, we act selfishly for ourselves.

Hence, when we sin, we lose our freedom. We do

not become true to ourselves.

True freedom is attained through following Christ. We

are free because of Christ.

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SITUATION ANALYSIS: I AM FREE. I AM BORN THIS WAY

Johnny is a Grade 6 student who "loves" to play computer games. He loves to play a lot that he would spend his entire weekend in front of the computer to finish a game.

One week before the Quarterly Test he downloaded a very

interesting game that he wanted to play and finish so desperately. However, his mom told him that he should start studying or else

he would fail the test. Johnny was in a very difficult situation. He did not know what to do so

he called his friend on the phone and asked for some advice.

1. Is Johnny living the true meaning of freedom? Why or why not?

2. If you were Johnny's friend what advice would you give him? Why would you give that advice?

How does Jesus help us to be free?!How can sin make us love our

freedom?

Reflection Questions:

Session 10: Freedom in Christ!First Quarter - Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015

Lesson 3: We are Given Freedom and Conscience