Linking the Nicene Creed to Jesus’ Life
Linking the Nicene Creed to Jesus’ Life
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Linking the Nicene Creed to Jesus’ Life
What do you already know about the Nicene Creed?
Learning Intention
At the end of the lesson you will be able to connect statements from the Nicene Creed to stories about Jesus’ life and understand why Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.
What is the Nicene Creed?
The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian belief. It sums up what Christians believe about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It is shared in Christian churches around the world.
Matching Stories and Beliefs
Many lines in the Nicene Creed link to stories from Jesus’ life. For example, 'Father Almighty' reminds us of Jesus calming the storm, showing God's power.
Jigsaw Activity: Match the Quotes
Stories from Jesus' Life
- Annunciation - Nativity - Crucifixion - Resurrection
Nicene Creed Quotes
- 'He came down from heaven' - 'Was born of the Virgin Mary and became man' - 'For our sake he was crucified under Pontious Pilate' - 'And rose again on the third day'
Reflect and Share
How does linking the Nicene Creed to Jesus’ stories help you understand what Christians believe about Jesus? Share your thoughts with a partner.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
