Subject : Christian Religious Studies

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Term :First Term

Week: Week 5

Class : Basic 6 / Primary 6

Previous lesson :

The pupils have previous knowledge of the THE first missionary of Paul

Topic : Paul’s second missionary journey

Behavioural objectives :

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

• Say the people that went with Paul during his first missionary journey
• Mention various cities that were visited by Paul during his first missionary journey.
• State the reasons for embarking on such journey in the first instance
• Write out what the people did to Saul or Paul when he embarked on his first missionary journey

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards.
• The Holy Bible

Methods of Teaching :

• 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
• The Holy Bible

Content :

The second missionary journey

After the first missionary journey, Paul started his second missionary journey. Paul was no longer with Barnabas. He was with Silas.

When they left Antioch in Syria for the second missionary work, the first place they preached was Philippi. Philippi was the capital of Macedonia in Europe. The last place they visited during the second journey was Ephesus. The first missionary journey of Paul

As we have said, their second missionary work started at Philippi. From Philippi, Paul and the apostles went to Thessalonica. From Thessalonica, they went to Beroea, then to Athens. From Athens they went to Corinth. At Corinth, Paul met a man called Aquila and his wife, Priscilla. They were Jews that came from Italy in Rome. Aquila and his wife had left Italy because Emperor Claudius had commanded all Jews in Rome to leave.

Paul stayed with Aquila and his wife because he even found out that they were tent-makers like him. Paul had learnt tent-making, even though he was a lawyer. Paul refused to practise law after he became a Christian. The second missionary journey of Paul

He was supporting himself with the money he was getting from tent-making, so that he would not depend on the people we was converting for his survival. Paul was making tents anytime he was not busy with missionary work.

The first time during Paul’s stay at Corinth, he preached to both the Jews and the Gentiles in the synagogue every Sabbath day. He preached to them about Jesus as the Saviour and the Messiah of mankind.

At a stage, they rejected Paul’s teaching in the synagogue. Paul therefore started using the house of Titus Justus to preach. Titus Justus was a believer in God and his house was next door to the synagogue.

Even though Paul’s preaching was rejected in the synagogue, the ruler of the synagogue called Crispus had become a believer and also many of the Corinthians.

One night, Paul heard the Lord say to him in a vision, ‘Do not be afraid to speak and do not be silent for I am with you, and no man shall attack you or harm you, for I have many people in this city.’ Paul stayed at Corinth for a year and six months preaching. Later, there was a new leadership at Corinth. Gallio became the proconsul of Achaia, the capital of Corinth. At that time, the Jews went to him and lied against Paul. They said that Paul was teaching them to worship God in a way that was against their law.

When Paul was about to speak, to defend himself, Gallio said to the Jews that he was not interested in their case since it was not a criminal offence.

He therefore dismissed them. Out of anger and frustration, the Jews held Sosthenes who was the new ruler of the synagogue. They started beating him in front of the court or the tribunal but Gallio ignored them.

When Paul eventually finished preaching at Corinth, he went with Silas to Ephesus and preached there briefly. There, they ended the second missionary journey and went back to Antioch of Syria, their headquarters.

Paul also went on a third missionary journey.

The importance of missionary work

There are different people in some places who have not known Christ. Some of them might not have had the opportunity of hearing the gospel message. It is through missionary work that they would know about Christ and become believers.

There are also some people the gospel has been preached to, but the

Devil is making them harden their minds. They would need to be followed up through missionary work to get them converted.

Some people had received Christ and later happened to backslide. It is through evangelical work that they would have to be turned back to

Christ.

Missionary work therefore involves going everywhere and preaching to different people to convert them to Christianity.

Moral lessons

1 It is our duty as believers to preach the gospel to people who have not received Christ.

2 While spreading the gospel, we should preach to everybody we come across and go everywhere we can.

3 Missionary work sometimes can make a person suffer or be persecuted, but we should not let such a thing discourage us.

4 In missionary work, we should pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Topic: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

Key Points:

1. After the first missionary journey, Paul started his second missionary journey.

2. Paul was no longer with Barnabas; he was with Silas.

3. They left Antioch in Syria for the second missionary work.

4. The first place they preached during the second journey was Philippi.

5. Philippi was the capital of Macedonia in Europe.

6. The last place they visited during the second journey was Ephesus.

Topic: Paul’s Travels and Encounters

Key Points:

1. From Philippi, Paul and the apostles went to Thessalonica.

2. From Thessalonica, they went to Beroea and then to Athens.

3. From Athens, they went to Corinth.

4. At Corinth, Paul met a man called Aquila and his wife, Priscilla.

5. Aquila and Priscilla were Jews who came from Italy in Rome.

6. Aquila and Priscilla left Italy due to Emperor Claudius’ command for all Jews to leave.

7. Paul stayed with Aquila and Priscilla because they were tent-makers like him.

8. Paul had learned tent-making, even though he was a lawyer.

9. Paul refused to practice law after becoming a Christian.

Topic: Paul’s Preaching and Challenges

Key Points:

1. Paul supported himself by making tents when he was not busy with missionary work.

2. Initially, Paul preached to both the Jews and the Gentiles in the synagogue every Sabbath day.

3. When Paul’s teaching was rejected in the synagogue, he started using the house of Titus Justus to preach.

4. The ruler of the synagogue, Crispus, became a believer, along with many Corinthians.

5. Paul received a vision where the Lord assured him of protection and support.

6. Paul stayed at Corinth for a year and six months preaching.

7. Later, there was a new leadership at Corinth, with Gallio as the proconsul of Achaia.

8. The Jews falsely accused Paul before Gallio, but Gallio dismissed the case.

9. The Jews, in frustration, beat the new ruler of the synagogue, Sosthenes, but Gallio ignored them.

Topic: Conclusion and Lessons

Key Points:

1. After preaching at Corinth, Paul went with Silas to Ephesus briefly, ending the second missionary journey.

2. Paul also went on a third missionary journey.

3. Missionary work is important to spread the gospel to those who have not heard it.

4. It helps convert people to Christianity and follow up on those who need support.

5. Missionary work may involve suffering and persecution but should not discourage believers.

6. Prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit is essential during missionary work.

Moral Lessons:

1. It is our duty as believers to preach the gospel to those who have not received Christ.

2. We should spread the gospel to everybody we come across and go wherever we can.

3. Missionary work can involve suffering or persecution, but we should not be discouraged.

4. During missionary work, we should pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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

1 In one sentence state the importance of missionary work

The importance of missionary work lies in spreading the gospel, introducing people to Christianity, and providing support and guidance to those seeking faith.

2. Who said that set apart for me Paul and Barnabas

The phrase “Set apart for me Paul and Barnabas” is found in Acts 13:2 in the Bible. However, it is important to note that it is not one person who said this, but rather the text describes what happened. Here is the full verse in the New International Version (NIV):

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'” (Acts 13:2, NIV)

3. What two things did the Lord tell Paul at Corinth to encourage him?

The Lord told Paul in Corinth that he should not be afraid to speak or be silent because He was with him, and that no one would attack or harm him because there were many people in that city who belonged to Him.

4. Mention four cities that were visited by Paul and Barnabas during the first missionary journey.

5. What is the name of the last city that was visited by Paul and Barnabas during their last missionary journey

Four cities visited by Paul and Barnabas during the first missionary journey were:

1. Antioch (in Pisidia)

2. Iconium

3. Lystra

4. Derbe

6.Missionary work therefore involves going everywhere and preaching to different people to convert them to Christianity. ( discuss)

Missionary work plays a crucial role in spreading the teachings of Christianity and reaching out to people who may not have had the opportunity to hear the gospel message. By going everywhere, missionaries aim to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, presenting them with the message of Christ’s love and salvation. This involves actively engaging with communities, building relationships, and sharing the transformative power of faith.

Through missionary work, individuals who have not known Christ can be introduced to the principles and beliefs of Christianity. It provides them with an opportunity to understand and embrace the teachings, leading to their conversion and acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Savior. By reaching out to different people, missionaries extend the invitation to experience the joy, hope, and eternal life that come with faith in Christ.

Furthermore, missionary work serves an important role in following up with individuals who have heard the gospel but may face challenges in fully embracing their faith. The devil can influence individuals to harden their minds or lead them astray, and it is through ongoing support, guidance, and nurturing relationships that missionaries can help them overcome obstacles and fully commit to their Christian journey.

Missionary work is not without its challenges. Missionaries may face persecution, rejection, and hostility from those resistant to change or unfamiliar with Christianity. However, the obstacles should not discourage missionaries, as they understand that sharing the gospel is a calling and a duty. It requires perseverance, faith, and reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit to navigate through difficulties and effectively communicate the message of Christ’s love.

In conclusion, missionary work encompasses the purposeful effort to reach out to people of diverse backgrounds, spreading the gospel, and inviting them to embrace Christianity. It involves going everywhere, meeting people where they are, and sharing the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. Through missionary work, individuals have the opportunity to know Christ, experience His love, and find eternal salvation.

Assignment

1. After the first missionary journey, Paul started his __________ missionary journey.

a) First

b) Second

c) Third

2. Paul was accompanied by __________ on his second missionary journey.

a) Barnabas

b) Silas

c) Timothy

3. The first place Paul preached during his second journey was __________.

a) Rome

b) Philippi

c) Jerusalem

4. Philippi was the capital of __________ in Europe.

a) Greece

b) Macedonia

c) Egypt

5. The last place Paul visited during his second journey was __________.

a) Ephesus

b) Athens

c) Corinth

6. Paul met a couple called Aquila and Priscilla, who were __________.

a) Fishermen

b) Tent-makers

c) Farmers

7. Aquila and Priscilla were originally from __________.

a) Rome

b) Athens

c) Jerusalem

8. Paul stayed with Aquila and Priscilla because they shared the same __________.

a) Occupation

b) Religion

c) Language

9. Paul supported himself by __________ when he was not preaching.

a) Fishing

b) Tent-making

c) Farming

10. The ruler of the synagogue who became a believer was called __________.

a) Crispus

b) Gallio

c) Sosthenes

Paul in Europe