Being Christian in 21st

Century Australia

Being Christian in 21st Century Australia

Before the Program

1. Research where Christianity originated.

a) What are the modern day names for these places?

b) Locate them on a world map

2. List some of the things you already know about Christianity.

3. Conduct some research to find out who Jesus Christ was and then right a report. Please cover the following:

 Where was Jesus born?

 Who were his parents?

 Where did Jesus live?

 What did Jesus do for a living?

 How did he die?

 Complete a brief time line of his life.

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4. Write a definition for the following terms:

a) Secular

b) Incarnation

c) Gospel

d) Agnostic

e) Ascension

f) Psalm

g) Gentile

h) Apostle
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5. A parable is a story that is used to teach a moral lesson. The Bible contains many parables. Christians use them as
guide on how to live.

Select three of the parables from the list below to read and answer the questions at the bottom of the page. (Use a
separate piece of paper from your notebook for each parable.)

List of Parables to choose from

Parable Matthew Luke John

The Barren Fig Tree - 13 -
The Friend at Midnight - 11 -
The Good Samaritan - 10 -
The Good Shepherd - - 10
The Fine Pearl 13 - -
The Wedding Banquet 20 - -
Pharisee and Tax Collector - 18 -
The Lost Son (Prodigal) - 15 -
The Rich Fool - 12 -

a) What message is the parable attempting to convey? (summarise the parable)

b) What values are present within the parable?

c) Do you think the message of this parable is still relevant today?

d) Why might Jesus have chosen the format of a story to teach moral lessons?

e) How might this parable help to guide a person’s decision making?