Transcript What does *God* mean to Jewish people?

• Aim: To be able to use the correct terms to explain
the idea of God in Judaism (L4)
• Goal: To reflect on similarities and differences
between how God is viewed in Judaism and other
religions (L5)
• Plt unit focus: independent enquirer
1. A CV for God - What does the term ‘God’ mean to
you?.......
Name_____________________________
Address___________________________
Experience_________________________
Personal Qualities____________________
2. Draw a quick sketch that illustrates what you believe
God is like.
Time: 5 minutes
Names can reveal things about a person’s
character:
Aimee = love
Samantha = good listener
Adam = man or earth
God = Jews believe that this name is so holy that
they cannot say this out loud or write it rather
they say Lord. Jews may write the name of
God as G-D to show respect.
Do you know what your name means?
Jewish
beliefs about
God
• Jews believe that God is:
Eternal
Does not have a physical body
Is Everywhere at all times
Is the Creator of the world and everything in it
Is good and loving
All powerful (omnipotent) and all-knowing
(omniscient)
Judges each individual on their own actions
Can not be represented visually
• In your mini-group, think about the key belief you
have been given.
• Decide whether it is a belief that Christians and Jews
share, or whether it is just Christians or just Jews.
• Move to the right place in the room!
Christianity
Judaism
God is
God is
God is
omnipotent
omnibenevolent omnipresent
God created
God is eternal
God judges
the world
people
God cannot be You should not God came down
drawn
say the name
to earth as a
God
human
God gave the
God died to
God should be
10
save us from
respected
Commandments
sin
to Moses
God listens to
God is not a
God knows
our prayers physical person
everything
Writing to compare
• Compare Jewish and Christian beliefs
about God.
• Use the writing framework to help you
to complete your answer.
Reflection
• I am really pleased with how well I …
• Next lesson I will aim to …
• Bring in a piece of clothing which has
significance to you!