Year 7 Religious Education: Power of Bible in Modern World

This document presents a Year 7 Religious Education assignment focusing on the power and relevance of the Bible today, specifically analyzing the verse Matthew 18:1-5. The assignment requires students to research the verse's context, meaning, message, and the audience to whom it was directed, as well as its continued relevance. The student explores the message's meaning and relevance to contemporary youth, emphasizing humility, forgiveness, and righteousness. The assignment references the work of Brown and Dousa to support the analysis of the chosen biblical verse. The assignment draws on research from various sources to determine the power and impact of the bible verse in today's world. The assignment also addresses the specific conditions and context of the assignment, which is a workshop presentation at a conference organized by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA).

YEAR 7
TASK A – ITEM 2
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Bible – How much power does it have
TODAY?

Research
Use the books in the library, school databases and other web-based tools such as Word on Fire
and Understanding Faith to find the information you need. Note this information down in the
tables below.
FOCUS
QUESTION 1:
NOTES “At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, 'Who, then, is the greatest in the
kingdom of heaven?' He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And
he said: 'Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never
enter the kingdom of heaven.
Source#
And page Matthew 18:1-5
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FOCUS
QUESTION 2:
What is this bible verse?
NOTES Matthew 18:1–5 is a verse in Matthew, one of the synoptic gospels, a book that was
authored by Apostle Matthew.
Source#
And page
Dousa
Page29
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FOCUS
QUESTION 3:
What is the meaning of this bible verse?
NOTES The meaning of this verse is that the kingdom of God is reserved for those who conduct
themselves like little children. Meaning, it is for those who are humble, forgiving, sinless,
and friendly. These are the attributes that the children possess.
Source#
And page
Dousa
Page29
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FOCUS
QUESTION 4:
Who is giving the message?
NOTES The message was given by Jesus Christ
Source#
And page
Dousa
Page29
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FOCUS
QUESTION 5:
Who is the message/s for?
NOTES The message was given to the 12 disciples of Jesus who wanted Him to tell them who is
regarded as the greatest in the God’s kingdom.
Source#
And page
Dousa
Page 29
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FOCUS
QUESTION 6:
Does the message from this bible verse still have meaning and relevance today? Who?
Why?
NOTES The message was given as a prompt answer to the question that Jesus was asked.
However, it is relevant up to date. The verse is relevant to the youth or teenagers and can
challenge them to behave as models whose actions can be used as example by others. The
youth should display a high-degree of humility, forgiveness, friendliness, and
righteousness at all times.
Source#
And page
Brown
Page 38
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FOCUS
QUESTION 7:
How powerful is this bible verse? (link to a world issue)
Notes The message is this verse is quite powerful. It teaches Christians about the tough
conditions that they have to meet in order for them to reach the kingdom of God. The
verse can be used to challenge e modern-day youth to be righteous people who can be
emulated by the rest of the people in the society.
Source#
And page
Dousa
Page 29
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References
Brown, J. K. (2015). Matthew (Teach the Text Commentary Series). Baker Books.
Dousa, T. M. (2016). Gospel-The Book of Matthew: A New Translation with Commentary-Jesus
Spirituality for Everyone. The Catholic Library World, 87(1), 29.
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