The Gospel of Thomas teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on The Gospel of Thomas for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 2
Jesus calls for seeking and self-knowledge, names a leader, and gives Thomas private teachings, raising questions about sharing knowledge.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 3 to 4
Jesus teaches through inward light, blindness, plants, and loyalty while the disciples struggle to recognize him and what is already present.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 5 to 6
Jesus challenges family ties and worldly plans, answers Salome about wholeness, and uses stories to explore life, refusal, and violence.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 7 to 8
Jesus uses solitary entry, a pearl, and ordinary things to teach lasting value, recognition, giving, and belonging beyond ordinary family ties.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 9 to 10
Jesus teaches hidden knowledge and an unseen Kingdom, answers Peter's demand about Mary, and connects seeking with self-knowledge and honesty.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
The Gospel of Thomas
by Anonymous
Teacher and class
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