The Shalom compass
We are learning to use four relationship directions – God, others, self and creation – to describe what helps people and communities thrive.
Learning Intention
We are learning to use four relationship directions – God, others, self and creation – to describe what helps people and communities thrive.
Biblical Big Idea
Shalom is more than a calm feeling — it is right, truthful and life-giving relationship with God, others, ourselves and creation. Because these directions are connected, one restoring action can strengthen several at once.
CONNECT
Teacher Notes
ABOUT THIS LESSON
Four relationship directions that describe what helps people and places thrive. The lesson helps students use four relationship directions – God, others, self and creation – to describe what helps people and communities thrive.
TEACHING INSIGHT
Shalom is more than a calm feeling — it is right, truthful and life-giving relationship with God, others, ourselves and creation. Because these directions are connected, one restoring action can strengthen several at once.
FACILITATION FOCUS
The main application is “Four-direction case map”, where students move from discussing the idea to trying it in a concrete example. Keep returning to the takeaway: “One honest restoring action can strengthen several relationships at once.” Look for whether students use all four directions accurately and propose a concrete restoring action that names who does what next.
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Suggested Sequence
This is a suggested placement only. Schools can sequence lessons to suit their context.