How do people see Jesus Copy down the

How do people see Jesus? Copy down the quote: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. ” John 10: 11 One name for Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Who does Jesus mean when He talks about his sheep? What do we mean when we call Jesus the Good Shepherd? Can you think of any other ways we see Jesus?

How do people see Jesus? Understand that Christians use Jesus’ characteristics as an example of how to behave. Explain how the bible and images of Jesus show His characteristics. Justify why we should be encouraged to be closer to Jesus.

Think – Pair - Share 1. What characteristics of Jesus are shown in these pictures? 1. Which picture is closest to your opinion of Jesus? Are any of them how you imagine Him? Discuss the following images of Jesus with your partner: 2 minutes per picture

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Bible Quote 1 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God 2 ’Darkness came over all the land. 3 Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers. He said to them, "Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father's house into a market!" 4 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. ” 5 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. ” 6 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. " Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? ” And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. ’ Describe how Jesus is shown in the image? Explain how this might show what Jesus is like. How does the bible quote reflect the image of Jesus in the picture?

Jesus – who is He? Design a leaflet encouraging people to come and Key Words: meet Jesus. Messiah Saviour Come and meet Jesus because… God The characteristics of Jesus are… Son Jesus welcomes… Man Bible stories such as…show us that… Loving At times Jesus was… Forgiving My faith tells me… Sacrifice Crucified Should we Shepherd encourage people to Human get to know Jesus? Children Why? Possible Sentence starters