1. Starter Task - At the back of your book
Write down as many reasons as you can on the following question.
Do you think we should always obey the law? Write reasons for YES and NO
You have 5 mins … GO!!!!!!

2. Leave one blank page for your title page:
Conflict and Argument
Leave another blank page where you will stick in the key terms sheet

3. Write down the following 2.1 Jesus heals a paralysed man
Describe the story of Jesus healing the paralysed man
Explain why this offended the teachers of the law

4. Jesus heals a paralysed man
In pairs write an answer to the following question. (b) Do you think priests have the right to forgive a person’s sins? Give two reasons for your point of view (4marks)

5. Activity
As a class read the story of when Jesus healed a paralysed man.
Write down as many things you can remember that happened or were said in the story.
5 mins…GO!!!!!!!

6. In pairs
Create a mind map of all the reasons why Jesus’ actions had caused conflict.

7. Assistance THINGS TO INCLUDE What Jesus said Who he upset
What was it they were so upset about?
What were the Jewish thoughts about sinners?

8. Recap of lesson objectives
Describe the story of Jesus healing the paralysed man
Explain why this offended the teachers of the law
Also…
Do you think Jesus wanted to cause trouble?