LO To make connections between Jesus and a

LO: To make connections (between Jesus and a king)

Vocabulary Kingdom A group of people with similar interests community Special features of a person qualities An area of land or influence

What is the Kingdom of God? • The Kingdom of God is where God rules — not a country, but in human hearts and minds, lives and communities. • Jesus’ key teaching in the first three Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) is that he is beginning a kingdom where God’s rule of love, forgiveness and inclusion will grow.

What other qualities does a King have? wise patient What is a King like?

Task 1 Complete the mind map on the previous page. Then write at least 6 sentences to describe the qualities of a King and why they need to have this quality. Example. A king must be wise because people will often ask his advice on important matters, such as the laws in his country. Simplified Task Complete the mind map on the previous page. Then write at least 6 sentences to describe the qualities of a King and why they need to have this quality.

What do you think… • Was Jesus a good King? • What characteristics made Jesus a good king?

Task 2 • Write 6 sentences to say why Jesus was a good king • Example • Jesus was a good King because he was kind. • Challenge – give examples from the Bible as evidence. • Example • Jesus was kind when he healed people of disease. Simplified task Write 6 sentences to say why Jesus was a good king Example Jesus was a good King because he was kind.

Reflect For Christians today, being a member of the community of the Kingdom of God is a precious gift. It is also a challenge - living out the values of the Kingdom of God is the key challenge of being a follower of Jesus, loving God and others.