I don’t respect people who don’t proselytise. If you believe that there is a heaven or hell …, and you think it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward, how much do you have to hate somebody to believe that everlasting life is possible and not tell them that? Penn Jillette (avowed atheist) —Penn & Teller, American magician
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The Spirit Years 10–12 Why teach on the Holy Spirit? The breath hovering over the waters in Genesis. The helper promised by Jesus in John 14. The tongues of fire in Acts. To many, the Holy Spirit is confusing, misunderstood or outright ignored. Yet the Bible says he is no less than the giver of life and essential to creating, shaping and guiding the lives of Christians. How does The Spirit fit within a broader RE program? A biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit informs all other aspects of Christian life and faith, such as prayer, meeting with other believers, serving with humility, and how we read the Bible. Unit outcomes By the end of this unit, students will be able to: • appreciate that the Spirit plays a role throughout both the Old and New Testaments • comprehend the distinct role the Spirit, as God with us, has in the lives of Christians • understand that the Spirit is equal to God and should therefore be worshipped. Duration 10 lessons offering 1–2 terms’ worth of work. Teacher’s manual $54.95 Code 4979 Student handbook $9.75 Code 4980 Digital student handbook $8.45 Code E4980 The Spirit (Book) $14.95 Code 4978
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