Learning Objectives

To know the meanings of the key words.To understand what and why different groups expected from Jesus as the Messiah.

KeywordsMessiahSalvationProphecy

Who is the Messiah?

Use a dictionary to find the meanings … Messiah – Salvation - Prophecy -

JesusJesus

Who do you think Admires Jesus?

Who do you think Worships Jesus?

What’s the difference between admiring and worshiping someone?

Prophecies about JesusIsaiah 9:2 and 6-7.

What are these verses saying about the Messiah?

Those who walked in the dark   have seen a bright light. And it shines upon everyone who lives in the land of darkest shadows. (Isaiah 9:2)

A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done. (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Task one

1) Watch this clip and answer the following questions:

a) Who are the two people who have been shown in this clip?

b) What do they have in common?c) Why do you think the person who made the

video compared this person with Jesus?

What’s a Messiah?

The Jews at the time of Jesus were waiting and hoping for the Messiah to come and free them from the Romans who had taken over their country.

There was some argument between the Jews as to what this Messiah would be like, but they all agreed he would be their leader.

The Pharisees

These were not priests, but ordinary men.

They thought that they kept the Jewish laws better than everyone else and kept themselves separate from other Jews.

The Sadducees

These were a group of rich and powerful Jews

Many of them were priests at the temple which they looked after

They collected taxes from Jewish worshippers to pay for the temple and their own living

The Essenes

This group were even stricter than the Pharisees and believed that the Religion had been spoiled.

They lived in small groups away from the city, to keep the laws ‘pure’.

The Scribes

The scribes were like lawyers

They checked the laws and judged situations

The Romans allowed them to rule on Religious matters only

The Zealots

These were a rebel group apposed to the Romans, they were like ancient terrorists

They refused to pay taxes and tried to begin wars, riots and revolts

Using the worksheet: 1) Draw a spidergram in your books 2) Add 2 pieces of information about each group to it. 3)Add a picture for each group.

Pharisees

•not priests

•Kept the laws strictly

What sort of a Messiah do you think each of these groups would have wanted?

Write one sentence for each group

Include why you think they wanted a Messiah like that

Do you think they would have been pleased or disappointed with Jesus as the Messiah?

Give reasons for your answer

What have we learned?

1) To know who the 5 main social groups were at the time of Jesus

2) To understand why these groups might have been unhappy with Jesus as the Messiah