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Lesson 2: Why did some people believe Jesus was the Messiah?

Exploring prophecies and stories from the Bible to understand some origins of Christianity.
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Painting of Jesus riding a donkey into a city, greeted by people holding palm branches.

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1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Anagrams and ask the children to unscramble the word and discuss its meaning.

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Assessment – R&W Y4: Who was Jesus really?Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Lesson 2: Why did some people believe Jesus was the Messiah?
Lesson 3: What did Jesus do?Lesson 4: Why does Jesus have so many names?Lesson 5: How did Jesus inspire people?Lesson 6: What happened when Jesus died?Optional: How is Easter celebrated around the world?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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