Jesus’ relationships: The sick (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Jesus’ relationships: The sick
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1st century view of illness

Punishment from God

Social consequence for sick in 1st century

Social isolation

Leviticus 13:46 about lepers

Must live alone

Purpose of leper isolation

Maintain ritual purity

Jesus' significant action with leper (Mark 1:40-45)

Physically touched him

What touching leper showed

Broke social & religious taboos, willing to help

Jesus' words to leper (Mark 1:40-45)

I am willing. Be clean!

Speed of leper's healing

Immediate

Who Jesus showed compassion for

Suffering & marginalised people

Modern view of demon-possessed boy's symptoms

Epilepsy

Role of faith in Jesus' healing miracles

Central importance

Father's faith in Mark 9:14-29

Had faith but needed help with doubt

What Jesus challenged through healing ministry

Social conventions

Jesus' priority over ritual purity laws

Love & compassion

How Jesus treated all people

Equally with dignity & care

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