The letters of Paul popularly called The Epistles
Subject : Christian Religious Studies
Term : First Term
Week: Week 8
Class : Basic 6 / Primary 6
Previous lesson :
Topic : The Letters Of Paul Known As The Epistles
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Say the meaning of the Epistles
- Mention some of the Epistles that are written by Paul
- Write out the reasons for writing the Epistles
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 Pauline epistles, also called Epistles of Paul or Letters of Paul, are the thirteen books of the New Testament attributed to Paul the Apostle, although the authorship of some is in dispute. .The Pauline epistles are usually placed between the Acts of the Apostles and the Catholic epistles in modern editions
Since after the Damascus road experience with the Lord, Jesus caused a big change in Paul’s life. Instead of being a persecutor of the people of the Way, that is, Christians, he was now a missionary, especially to the Gentiles.
In the course of his missionary work, Paul visited many communities. Among the communities he visited, as a result of his missionary journeys were Ephesus, Thessalonica, Corinth, Syria, Rome, Philippi, Galatia, Pamphylia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Beroea and Athens.
The life of Paul is a proof that when one is in Christ, one is a new creation; old things are passed away. Map of Europe showing Macedonia and Philippi
Reasons for the Letters or Epistles of Paul
- To correct false doctrine
- To encourage the Christians in the other major cities
- To teach the words of God
- To guide against false doctrine
- To rebuke laziness
- To put some records straight
- To proclaim the good news of Christ
The Letters or Epistles of Paul
Paul is generally known as an apostle to the Gentiles. It has been shown that he wrote about two-thirds of the New Testament. He wrote many letters as a means of encouraging believers and sustaining the faith in God through Jesus Christ. Apostle Paul wrote 12 epistles in all. These are the letters
- Romans
- Philippians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- 1st Thessalonians
- 2nd Thessalonians
- 1st Corinthians
- 2nd Corinthians
- 1st Timothy
- 2nd Timothy
- Philemon
- Titus
Paul was indeed uniting the Christians in these communities through his letters.
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
- Write out the major communities visited by Paul and his companions.
- Say the need for Paul to write letters (epistles) to each of these communities.
- List three letters of_ Paul
- ________________ and ______________are written after The Book of Timothy
- The firs three Epistles of Paul are. _______________________; ___________and _________________
- Say the meaning of the Epistles
- Mention twelve Epistles that are written by Paul
- Write out four reasons for writing the Epistles by Paul.
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about The epistles of Paul part 2
