Objectives: To explore what stewardship is How does it play a role in the life of a Christian? Outcomes: D-C:To be able to explain the concept of stewardship A-B:To reflect on how this affects the everyday life of a Christian.

 _JI _JI  Watch the clip – make a list of all the things a ‘steward’ has to do.  What other types of stewards are there?

 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” (Genesis 1:27-28)  What you think the key words are in this passage

 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” (Genesis 1:27-28)  Why have the above words being underlines? What do they tell us about Stewardship?

 Having a responsibility to look after what we have. Christians believe that they have a duty to take care of the world around the, as God told them to be stewards (people responsible for resources)  Make sure you have your own description of stewardship in your copy books.

 Mind map your answers...

 Make a list of at least 10 actions...

 Do you think humans have a responsibility to the planet? If so why? Because God created us, or for another reason?

 Answer the following: “The world is ours to treat as we like.” Discuss