Bible Literacy - Unit 2

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of foundational events from the New Testament.

This unit introduces students to Jesus’ teachings and the key events of His sacrifice and resurrection, showing how He fulfilled His mission to save humanity.

The stories highlight both His words and actions as part of His role as the Saviour.

This unit also allows students to build an understanding of key beliefs in the Christian faith, such as being a light, loving others as themselves and God’s love for all people.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore stories from the Bible using an interactive digital flipbook. This tool helps students unpack key elements such as character, setting, important themes and historical content, all while making connections to their everyday lives.

The digital stories offer an engaging and modern approach to learning, allowing students to reflect on how biblical lessons can shape their understanding of values and faith in a relatable way.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Sermon on the Mount
• Good Samaritan
• Lost Sheep, Coin and Son
• Triumphal Entry
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Crucifixion
• Resurrection

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Set an example for other people.
• Love and help other people.
• All people should be treated with kindness.
• God should be loved with the whole body, mind, soul and strength.
• God loves all people.
• Jesus tells stories to help people understand God.
• Christians believe in worshipping Jesus.
• Christians participate in the Eucharist to remember Jesus.
• Jesus prayed to God.
• Jesus knew he was going to be arrested and crucified.
• Jesus suffered and died for the sins of all people.
• Jesus rose on the third day just as He said He would.

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Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of God’s plan through Jesus’ death, resurrection, and the promise of his return.

Students will learn about key events, places and characters in the life of Jesus. They will discover Jesus’ mission and how he called ‘the twelve’ to share in that mission.

Students will explore the historical context of each story, revealing aspects of Jewish life at the time.

Students will explore stories from the Bible using an interactive digital flipbook. This tool helps students unpack key elements such as character, setting, important themes and historical content, all while making connections to their everyday lives.

The digital stories offer an engaging and modern approach to learning, allowing students to reflect on how biblical lessons can shape their understanding of values and faith in a relatable way.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Triumphal Entry
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Crucifixion
• Resurrection
• Commission, Ascension, Waiting
• New Heaven & New Earth
• New Jerusalem

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Jesus is worthy of honour and praise.
• Jesus showed humility.
• Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples the night before he was arrested.
• Christians participate in the Eucharist to remember Jesus.
• Jesus served others and wants people to also serve each other.
• Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane showed his obedience to God.
• People should listen to God even when it is hard.
• Jesus died so that people could be forgiven by God.
• Because Jesus died, Christians can talk to God themselves.
• Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
• Christians tell others about God.
• One day, Jesus will come back to the earth.
• The Holy Spirit helps Christians.
• God will make a new heaven and new earth.
• The new heaven and new earth will be free of pain, sadness and death.
• All people who follow God will get to live with Him in New Jerusalem.

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Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Jesus’ final days with his disciples, his death and resurrection, and the establishment of God’s Kingdom.

Students will learn about the fulfilment of God’s plan and the crux of the Christian faith through stories of the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and Burial, and his Resurrection.

Students will also learn about the beginnings of the early church through stories illustrating the empowerment of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ followers as they continue his work in the new kingdom.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore stories from the Bible using an interactive digital flipbook. This tool helps students unpack key elements such as character, setting, important themes and historical content, all while making connections to their everyday lives.

Students will learn about different people and countries while appreciating beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world. This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• The Transfiguration
• Triumphal Entry
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Crucifixion and Burial
• The Resurrection
• Peter Heals a Crippled Man
• Peter’s Jail Break

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Moses and Elijah were important prophets in the Old Testament.
• Jesus is the saviour that the Old Testament prophets spoke about.
• Jesus is not a prophet but God’s son.
• Jesus is a special king who brings love and peace.
• People should be excited because Jesus came to help others.
• Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey shows that God is humble and peaceful, caring more about love and kindness than being powerful.
• Even when people make bad choices, Jesus still loves them and forgives them.
• The Last Supper shows that God is loving and wants people to care for one another.
• Jesus sets an example for people, showing them to do kind and caring things to others.
• People can always pray to God for help when they are upset and sad.
• God always hears their prayers.
• God is perfect and wants people to be with him, but that is not possible because they are not perfect.
• Jesus took all people’s imperfections and paid for them by dying on the cross.
• Since Jesus died on the cross for people, Christians believe they can now be with a perfect God.
• Jesus rose from the dead three days after he was crucified.
• God will take people to heaven to be with him at the end of their lives.
• Celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.
• People should tell others about how Jesus saves.
• God helps people be bold through the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Praying together is important.
• God takes an active role in their lives.
• People have peace in times of trouble because God is with them.
  

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Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will explore the final events of Jesus’ life and discover how the early Christian church began.

They will learn about Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, his selfless sacrifice on the cross, and the miracle of his resurrection. The story reaches an unforgettable climax with Jesus’ ascension and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Through this journey, students will grasp the life-changing hope of salvation: everyone can be forgiven for their mistakes and have a close relationship with God.

Students will also develop an understanding of how Christianity began with the formation of a new community of believers who were filled with God’s ongoing presence and guidance.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Triumphal Entry
• Last Week of Ministry
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Crucifixion
• Resurrection
• Commission, Ascension, and Waiting
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Mary’s genuine love and worship for God is an example for all Christians of how to behave towards Him.
• People should reflect on Palm Sunday, which celebrates Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem.
• Jesus is the Messiah: the old-awaited Son of God.
• People must pray with great faith that God will answer their prayers in the way that is best for them.
• Jesus should be welcomed as the Son of God.
• The bread and the cup represent Jesus’ body and blood.
• Some Christians believe the bread and the cup became Jesus’ body and blood.
• The Last Supper is remembered on a special day called Maundy Thursday.
• It brings comfort to know that Jesus can understand pain because he experienced it.
• Pray to God when going through difficult times, just as Jesus had prayed.
• Jesus’ crucifixion is a crucial moment because it healed the relationship between God and people.
• The dramatic events that happen immediately after Jesus’ death are very powerful because they are a reminder of Jesus’ huge sacrifice.
• Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, and it is when Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion. Traditionally, people fast or do a good deed to make up for any wrongdoings.
• Jesus truly came back to life three days after he died. This is the most important belief for Christians.
• When Jesus rose from the dead, it proved that he really was the Son of God and the true Messiah who came to save all people.
• Jesus’ resurrection is a promise for Christians that he is more powerful than death.
• Easter Sunday was the day of Jesus’ resurrection.
• Jesus told his disciples to go to all people and teach them about God.
• Jesus is now in heaven with God the Father and with the Holy Spirit.
• God is one in three persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit is always with Christians and gives special gifts to help people be better Christians.
• It is still important to tell the whole world about Jesus’ death and resurrection.

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Hispanic American Christians
Serbian Christians
Sri Lankan Christians
Nigerian Christians
Ethiopian Christians
Pintupi Christians
Egyptian Christians
American Christians

Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Jesus’ teachings, his final days, and the foundational message of hope through his resurrection and victory over death.

This unit follows key moments from Jesus’ life, beginning with parables about seeking the lost, moving through his sacrifice, and culminating with his resurrection and the ministry of his disciples.

Through these stories, students will explore the path to eternal life through Jesus and the continued spread of his message.

They will learn about the historical context of each story, developing insights into the values, beliefs, and relationships central to Jesus’ mission.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son  
• Raising Lazarus  
• Triumphal Entry  
• The Last Supper 
• Gethsemane 
• Crucifixion 
• Resurrection 
• Ministry of Philip 

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• God’s love is so big and strong that He never gives up on anyone.
• Jesus showed his power by bringing Lazarus back to life, and he is more powerful than death.
• Jesus loves everyone and feels their pain when they’re hurting.
• People can live forever with God because Jesus promises eternal life to everyone who believes in him.
• Jesus is so important that people should give him their best by loving him with all their hearts.
• Jesus knew he was going to die and that it was part of God’s plan to save people.
• Jesus is the special king sent by God to save and lead everyone.
• The Last Supper meal helps people remember that Jesus died for them because he gave a special meal to the disciples to remember him.
• Jesus wants people to serve and help each other with love and kindness, just as he washed his disciples’ feet, even though he is God’s son.
• There are different types of prayer, including prayers of blessing, that nurture the spiritual life of believers.
• People should trust God, even when they are scared or when things are tough.
• Jesus’ love and obedience to God are shown because he allowed himself to be arrested even though he had the power to stop everything.
• Jesus is God’s son and died on the cross to take away all the wrong things (called sins) people do.
• Three days after Jesus died, he came back to life to help everyone who follows him.
• When Jesus came back to life after he died, it showed that he had power over death.
• Jesus made it possible for people who trust in Jesus to be with God forever in heaven, even after they die.
• Jesus’ resurrection proves he was God’s son, and celebrates the resurrection every year at Easter.
• The message of Jesus began spreading rapidly to people from different parts of the world, not just the people in Israel.
• Jesus’ message is for everyone, no matter where they come from.
• The Holy Spirit helps people, like Philip, to tell others about Jesus.
• Baptism is a special way to show belief in Jesus.

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Turkish Christians
Hispanic American Christians
Danish Christians
Senegal Christians
Egyptian Christians
Aboriginal Australian Christians
Chinese Christians
German Christians​

Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9 

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of key biblical stories and teachings that highlight themes of humility, sacrifice and the fulfilment of God’s promises.

In this unit, students will delve into pivotal events from the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, exploring the rich teachings and profound significance of Holy Week.

Beginning with the Triumphal Entry and concluding with the Coming of the Holy Spirit, students will examine key moments such as the Last Supper, Jesus’ time in Gethsemane, his trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

These stories highlight essential themes, including humility, sacrifice, forgiveness and the fulfilment of God’s promises.

Through reflection, discussion and activities, students will develop skills to analyse the meaning of these events for early Christian communities and consider their relevance today. By engaging with these stories, students will gain a deeper understanding of how the Bible communicates messages of faith, hope and love.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

Students will examine allusions from the Bible and develop a deeper understanding of these sacred references.

Students are given the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, allowing them to make meaningful connections.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Triumphal Entry
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Trial Before the Jews
• Crucifixion
• Resurrection
• Commission, Ascension, Waiting
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• Jesus is the Messiah that God promised to His people to save them from sin and death.
• Jesus has divine authority, or power, that is given to him by God.
• Jesus willingly entered Jerusalem to give his life out of love for humanity.
• Jesus calls his followers to lead by serving others as he did for his disciples at the Last Supper.
• The bread and the cup represent Jesus’ body and blood, while others believe they actually become Jesus’ body and blood.
• God can still work through difficult or painful situations, like Judas’ betrayal, to bring about an even greater good.
• God has a plan for people’s lives and has chosen them for a special mission.
• Prayer is important and essential to receiving guidance, strength and connection with God, especially in difficult times.
• Choose forgiveness and love over violence and seek justice.
• God loves people even when they are weak and fall into fear or sin.
• Jesus is the sacrificial lamb who was innocent and did not deserve to die.
• There are consequences to sin, but God will always give people another chance if they are willing.
• Jesus showed the importance of forgiveness by asking God to forgive the people who hurt Him, even while He was suffering.
• Jesus rose from the dead after he was crucified, proving he was the Son of God.
• Jesus rising from the dead shows God’s power over life and death.
• The plan to save people through Jesus was completed when Jesus rose from the dead. People can now also have a new life with God.
• Jesus gave His followers the Great Commission, telling them to go around the world and tell others about him.
• Jesus promised to be with His followers always, which gives them strength in hard times.
• Jesus appeared to many people after His resurrection, proving it really happened.
• The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, giving people God’s power to tell others about Jesus in many languages.
• The Holy Spirit helps and guides people to follow Jesus’s teachings and tell others about him.

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Canadian Christians
Chinese Christians
Brazilian Christians
Namibian Christians
Papuan Christians
Aboriginal Australian Christians
Native American Christians
Armenian Christians

Hidden from your eyes.
Don’t be a Judas.
The Lazarus phenomenon.
Last Supper
Garden of Gethsemane
Three betrayals by Peter
The cross
Cast lots
Risen from the dead
The stone’s been rolled away
Baptism
In the water
Wind and fire
Baptism by fire
At the right hand

Week 4

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).

In unit two, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the Journey to Eternal Life through Jesus’ ministry.

Starting with his baptism and temptation, students then reflect on Jesus’ teachings through the parables of the Good Samaritan, Lost Sheep, Lost Coin and Lost Son.

Focusing then on Bread of Life, students see how Jesus came to meet more than physical needs, but to bring people into satisfying relationships with God.

The events of Jesus’ final days on earth are then unpacked through The Last Supper, where he serves his disciples despite knowing he would be betrayed and his anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Students learn about Jesus’ Crucifixion, then Resurrection.

Students will learn about the historical context of each story.

Students will explore Christians from various countries, discovering diverse cultures and languages. Using a globe or map, they will locate each country featured in the lessons, fostering a sense of global community.

They will learn about different people and countries, appreciate beautiful artwork depicting the Christian faith from around the world, and hear key Bible verses read in various languages.

This exploration deepens their understanding of the rich diversity within the global Christian community and nurtures a compassionate and positive attitude toward others.

Students will examine allusions from the Bible and develop a deeper understanding of these sacred references.

Students are given the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, allowing them to make meaningful connections.

• 9 Week Unit
• Bible story lessons are 45 minutes and delivered once a week for eight weeks.
• A 20-minute progress test is administered during Week 4.
• A 45-minute summative assessment is administered in Week 9.

Stories

• Baptism and Temptation
• Good Samaritan
• Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son
• Bread of Life
• The Last Supper
• Gethsemane
• Crucifixion
• Resurrection

Christian Beliefs Covered in the Unit

• When Jesus was baptised, God spoke from heaven, saying Jesus was His Son.​
• The Holy Spirit gives people power to do God’s work, just as with Jesus.
• Christians can resist temptation, just as Jesus stayed strong against the devil when he was tempted.
• Christians love God with all their heart and love others as much as they love themselves.
• ​Show mercy to anyone in need, even if they are not a friend.​
• Showing love through helping others is how Christians live out their faith.
• God loves and seeks people who are far from Him.
• God will forgive and accept anyone who repents and turns back to Him.
• Heaven celebrates when people turn back to God.
• Jesus is the Bread of Life, giving spiritual life that lasts forever.​
• People receive eternal life by believing in Jesus.​
• God provides for the needs of people.
• Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross to save people from their sins.
• People should help and serve others with love and kindness, no matter their position.
• Because Jesus offers forgiveness for everyone’s sin, Christians try to forgive others as Jesus forgave.
• Prayer is important, especially in hard times.
• Jesus is the Messiah, the promised one sent by God to save people.
• Even when he suffered on the cross, Jesus showed he was fulfilling God’s plan as the Son of God.​
• Jesus’ death brought new life. It gives them hope for eternal life and brings them closer to God now.
• Jesus rose from the dead after three days, showing he was more powerful than death.​
• Jesus’ resurrection proves he is the Son of God.​
• Jesus’ victory over death shows that they also can have eternal life with God one day.

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Native American Christians
Russian Christians
Cameroonian Christians
Aboriginal Australian Christians
Japanese Christians
Celtic Christians
New Zealand Samoan Christians

I am not worthy
Brood of vipers
Separating the wheat from the chaff
Spirit like a dove
A good Samaritan
Lost and found
Prodigal son
Feeding the soul
Manna from heaven
This is my body… this is my blood​
Servant leader
Gethsemane
Let this cup pass
Not my will, but yours be done
Carrying the cross
Doubting Thomas

Progress Test is worth 30%.
A progress test will be completed during Week 4 of the unit.

Week 9

The final assessment is worth 70%.
One assessment task will be completed during Week 9 of the unit.
The assessment will cover content (weeks 1–8).