Moderation in Christian Life

Subject : 

Christian Religious Knowledge

Topic :

 Moderation in Christian Life

TOPIC: Moderation in Christian Life

SUB-TOPIC(S)

  1. What is moderation?
  2. Moderation in eating and drinking. Daniel 1: 6 – 16
  3. Evil of Smoking proverb 20: 1, 20 – 23.
  4. 1 Corinthians 6: 10.  23 – 29, Galatians 5: 21

Term :

Second Term 

Week:

Week 7

Class :

Basic 6 / Primary Six  

 

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of   Corruption

 

 

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

  • explain the meaning of moderation
  • mention the dangers of over indulgence
  • mention ways of fighting over indulgence

 

Instructional Materials :

  • Wall charts
  • Pictures
  • Related Online Video
  • Flash Cards
  • The Holy Bible
  • My Book Of Bible Stories

Teaching Methods :

  • Class Discussion
  • Group Discussion
  • Asking Questions
  • Explanation
  • Role Modelling
  • Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials :

  • Scheme of Work
  • Online Information
  • Textbooks
  • Workbooks
  • 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
  • Workbooks

 

Content :

                          CONTENT

Memory verse:  Luke 12; 15

Bible references: Daniel 1: 6 – 16, proverb 20: 1, 20 – 23,  

Moderation is the trait of avoiding excesses. The bible tells us to be moderate in all that we do because living a life of excess can do us a lot of harm. We should be moderate in the ways we do things .

Instances of How to Live In Moderation

  1. Drinking
  2. Eating
  3. Dressing
  4. Taking of drugs
  5. Talking
  6. Sleeping
  7. Watching TV
  8. Annoyance
  9. Playing
  10. Reading

Dangers of Overindulgence

  1. Untimely death
  2. Misbehavior
  3. organ damage
  4. mental problem
  5. poor sight
  6. sickness
  7. headache
  8. imprisonment
  9. indecency
  10. Poverty

Prayers: O lord, give us the grace to live a moderate life in  humility  in Jesus name. Amen.

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

 

Evaluation

  • What is moderation?
  • Mention three instances where moderation take place.
  • Mention the danger of overindulgence
  • What is a goal.

 

Assignment

Prepare for the next lesson by reading about

Love of Money