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4. Group the children in twos or threes to complete the worksheet after briefly
discussing
it.

5. Gather back to share answers.

6. Try to imagine what our nation would have been like had Alfred not been an obedient,
courageous Christian, willing to fight the Danes. Talk about the need for us to be

obedient to God, using his word like a plumb-line (show them one and explain its use).

Learning for Life

The pupils will have gained experience in discussing historical events and lives from a
Christian worldview. The importance of scripture as a plumb-line in making judgements will
hopefully remain with them.
BIBLE REFERENCES FOR LESSON 6

Proverbs 8:15 ‘By me kings reign and rulers make laws which are just.’

Proverbs 9:10 ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the
Holy One is understanding.’

Proverbs 11:14 ‘For lack of guidance a nation falls but many advisors make victory sure.’

Proverbs 16:12 ‘Kings detest wrongdoing for a throne is established through
righteousness.’

Proverbs 21:1 ‘The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a
watercourse wherever he pleases.’

Proverbs 24:5 ‘A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases

strength; for waging war you need guidance and for victory many
advisors.’

Proverbs 29:4 ‘By justice a king gives country stability, but one who is greedy for
bribes tears it down.’

Proverbs 29:14 ‘If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.’

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