God Calls His People Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 8 years
Topic: God Calls His People
Sub-topic: The Call of Abraham
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain why God calls His people.
2. Give reasons why God calls us.
3. Narrate the story of the call of Abraham.

Keywords:

• Call
• Purpose
• Abraham
• Obedience
• Faith

Set Induction:

Begin by asking pupils if they have ever been called to do something important. Discuss how God sometimes calls people to do special tasks.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are aware of the concept of being called for a task but may not fully understand the spiritual significance of God’s call.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Picture of Abraham responding to God’s call
• Storybook about Abraham

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the previous lesson on how we are all children of one Father and discuss how God, as our Father, sometimes calls us to fulfill His purpose.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Critical thinking
• Storytelling

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (pictures of Abraham’s journey)
• Bible verses (e.g., Genesis 12:1-9)

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• The Bible

Instructional Materials:

• Bible
• Visuals (illustrations of Abraham’s journey)

Content:

1. Why God Calls His People:
   • Purpose: God calls His people to fulfill His divine purpose.
   • Guidance: God provides direction and guidance through His call.
   • Blessing: God’s call often leads to blessings for those who obey.
2. Reasons God Calls Us:
   • To Serve Him: God calls us to serve Him and carry out His will.
   • To Spread His Word: God calls us to spread His teachings and love.
   • To Lead Others: God sometimes calls us to lead others in faith.
3. The Call of Abraham:
   • God’s Command: God called Abraham to leave his homeland and go to a land He would show him.
   • Abraham’s Obedience: Despite not knowing where he was going, Abraham obeyed God’s call.
   • God’s Promise: God promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless him.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. God called ____ to leave his homeland. (a) Moses (b) Abraham (c) David (Correct Answer: b)
2. God’s call provides us with ____. (a) confusion (b) guidance (c) fear (Correct Answer: b)
3. Abraham was called to go to a ____ God would show him. (a) place (b) land (c) city (Correct Answer: b)
4. God’s call often leads to ____. (a) punishment (b) blessings (c) sorrow (Correct Answer: b)
5. God promised to make Abraham the father of a great ____. (a) city (b) nation (c) army (Correct Answer: b)
6. God calls us to ____ Him. (a) serve (b) ignore (c) leave (Correct Answer: a)
7. Abraham responded to God’s call with ____. (a) disobedience (b) anger (c) obedience (Correct Answer: c)
8. God calls His people to fulfill His ____. (a) plans (b) purpose (c) desires (Correct Answer: b)
9. The call of Abraham is found in the book of ____. (a) Exodus (b) Genesis (c) Psalms (Correct Answer: b)
10. God calls us to spread His ____. (a) fear (b) word (c) wealth (Correct Answer: b)

FAQs:

1. Why does God call His people?
   • God calls His people to fulfill His divine purpose and to guide them.
2. What happens when we obey God’s call?
   • When we obey God’s call, we often receive His blessings and guidance.
3. Who did God call to leave his homeland?
   • God called Abraham to leave his homeland and go to a new land.
4. Why did Abraham obey God’s call?
   • Abraham obeyed God’s call because he had faith and trusted in God’s promises.
5. What did God promise Abraham?
   • God promised to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless him.
6. How does God’s call lead us?
   • God’s call leads us by providing direction and purpose in our lives.
7. What is the significance of the call of Abraham?
   • The call of Abraham marks the beginning of God’s covenant with His people.
8. What can we learn from Abraham’s obedience?
   • We can learn the importance of trusting and obeying God, even when we don’t know all the details.
9. How does God call us today?
   • God calls us today through prayer, His word, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
10. What should our response be to God’s call?
    • Our response to God’s call should be obedience and trust in His plan.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Discussing how we are all children of one Father and what that means for our lives).
• Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Explaining why God calls His people and the story of Abraham’s call).
• Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on why God calls us and how we can respond).

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain why God calls His people and the purpose behind His call.
• Narrate the story of the call of Abraham, highlighting his obedience and faith.
• Discuss the reasons why God calls us today and how we should respond.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the story of Abraham and discuss why God called him.
• Participate in the discussion on why God calls us and how we can fulfill His purpose.
• Share their thoughts on how they would respond if God called them for a special task.

Assessment:

• Pupils will be asked to explain why God calls His people.
• They will give reasons for which God calls us today.
• They will narrate the story of the call of Abraham, focusing on his obedience and faith.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Why does God call His people?
2. What did God ask Abraham to do?
3. How did Abraham respond to God’s call?
4. What did God promise Abraham in return for his obedience?
5. Why is it important to obey God’s call?

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by emphasizing that God calls His people for a purpose and that it is important to respond with obedience and faith. The story of Abraham teaches us the value of trusting in God’s plan, even when it is not fully clear to us.

Meta Description:

• “Discover why God calls His people and learn about the story of Abraham’s call. This Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson emphasizes the importance of obedience and faith in responding to God’s purpose.”