Aim

To explore the concept of justice.
To know that Christians try to promote justice.

Preparation

Before the lesson prepare resource material.
Arrange to work in a hall if doing role play.

Lesson

Revise what was taught and shared in the previous lesson about 'evil'.

Inform children that following his battle with Apollyon, Christian continued his journey through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. This was even worse than his fight with Apollyon, and Christian would have given up, had he not met another pilgrim, Faithful.

Share with the children the story of the pilgrims' experiences in the town of Vanity, including their trial and Faithful's execution. This could be done as a role play with the teacher assuming the role of Lord Hategood.

Ask for the children's opinions of the trial. Lead the discussion onto a consideration of the word 'justice'.

Conduct a brain-storming session. Discuss the children's responses.

Have they ever been victims of injustice?

The children could use their ideas to compose an acrostic on the word JUSTICE.

In the same way that Christians fight against evil, they also fight for justice.

Activity

In groups, the children could research the work of such individuals and groups as:

Martin Luther King
Amnesty International
Brother Andrew / Open Doors
Tear Fund / Jubilee 2000 Coalition

Conclusion

Conclude by reminding children that John Bunyan was himself the victim of injustice as he spent a total of thirteen years in prison for telling people about God.