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History Year 3 and Year 4

Learning for Life

It is hoped that the children will understand that God is sovereign over the
universe and the events of history; that we can learn from the past and be
secure about the future as the Kingdom of God is eternal. They should also
understand that we live in the places God has chosen for us at this time so that

we can seek God and get to know him more.

THE WORLD INTO WHICH JESUS WAS BORN

Truth to Teach

 To look at the way in which the Roman Empire began and subsequently
grew, comparing it to the birth of Jesus and the establishment of the
Kingdom of God.

 To look at the extent of the Empire and the Kingdom.

 To create a time-line

 To learn about the invasion of Britain by the Romans.

Way to Work

2. Review the previous week’s lesson.

2. Use a world map to mark Rome and Bethlehem, explaining why these
places are vital.

3. Compare the establishment of the Empire by force with the coming of
Jesus as a baby.
Look at Rome as a village, city, country, continent, empire.

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