The Ten Commandments: Unveiling God's Purpose

• Religious education
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

The Ten Commandments: Unveiling God's Purpose

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand why God chose to give the Ten Commandments to Moses.

What do you already know about the Ten Commandments?

Slide 1: Introduction

The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and religious laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Slide 2: Moses and the Israelites

Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

Slide 3: The Covenant

God established a covenant with the Israelites, promising to be their God and protect them.

Slide 4: The Purpose

God gave the Ten Commandments to guide the Israelites in righteous living and to form a holy nation.

Slide 5: Moral Guidance

The Commandments provide a moral framework for individuals and society, promoting love, justice, and respect.

Slide 6: Relationship with God

The Commandments also emphasize the importance of a faithful and worshipful relationship with God.

Slide 7: The Commandments' Influence

The Ten Commandments have had a profound impact on various religious and legal systems throughout history.

Slide 8: Conclusion

God chose to give the Ten Commandments to Moses to guide and shape the Israelites' faith, morality, and community.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.