1. Copy down the quote: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 How do people see Jesus?

2. 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.

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5. Bible Quote 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? 1Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God 2 ’Darkness came over all the land. 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.’ 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."

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