God Calls for a Purpose Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: God Calls for a Purpose
Sub-topic: Responding to God’s Call
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of why God calls us.
- Discuss ways we need to respond to God’s call.
- Mention the benefits of responding to God’s call.
Keywords:
- Purpose
- Response
- Benefits
- Obedience
- Faith
Set Induction:
Start by asking pupils if they have ever received an important message or task from someone. Discuss how they felt and how they responded.
Entry Behavior:
Pupils are aware that people can be called or given tasks but may not fully understand the spiritual significance of God’s call and its purpose.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible
- Stories of biblical figures called by God
- Illustrations of people responding to God’s call
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review the previous lesson on God calling His people, specifically the call of Abraham, and how he responded with faith and obedience.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Reflection
- Communication
Learning Materials:
- Visual aids (pictures of people in the Bible responding to God’s call)
- Bible verses (e.g., Isaiah 6:8, Jeremiah 1:4-10)
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- The Bible
Instructional Materials:
- Bible
- Visuals (illustrations related to God’s call)
Content:
- Purpose of God’s Call:
- Fulfillment of His Plan: God calls us to fulfill His divine plan and purpose on earth.
- Service to Others: Through His call, God often directs us to serve and help others.
- Spiritual Growth: God’s call helps us grow spiritually and strengthen our faith.
- Ways to Respond to God’s Call:
- Obedience: We should respond to God’s call with complete obedience, trusting His guidance.
- Prayer: Seek God’s direction through prayer and ask for His strength to fulfill the call.
- Action: Take positive steps to follow the path God has set before us.
- Benefits of Responding to God’s Call:
- Blessings: Those who obey God’s call often receive His blessings in various forms.
- Guidance: Responding to God’s call ensures that we are guided by His wisdom.
- Peace: Obeying God’s call brings inner peace and fulfillment as we align with His will.
Evaluation Questions:
- God calls us to fulfill His ____. (a) plans (b) promises (c) purpose (Correct Answer: c)
- Responding to God’s call with obedience leads to ____. (a) blessings (b) punishment (c) fear (Correct Answer: a)
- We should seek God’s direction through ____. (a) prayer (b) worry (c) doubt (Correct Answer: a)
- God’s call helps us grow ____. (a) spiritually (b) physically (c) financially (Correct Answer: a)
- Taking action in response to God’s call shows our ____. (a) obedience (b) fear (c) confusion (Correct Answer: a)
- Responding to God’s call brings ____. (a) peace (b) chaos (c) sadness (Correct Answer: a)
- God often calls us to ____. (a) serve others (b) ignore others (c) hurt others (Correct Answer: a)
- Obeying God’s call leads to ____. (a) punishment (b) fulfillment (c) fear (Correct Answer: b)
- God’s call directs us to ____. (a) help ourselves (b) serve Him (c) hide away (Correct Answer: b)
- Spiritual growth is a result of responding to God’s ____. (a) rejection (b) call (c) anger (Correct Answer: b)
Class Activity Discussion :
- Why does God call us?
- God calls us to fulfill His divine purpose and to guide us in serving Him and others.
- How should we respond to God’s call?
- We should respond with obedience, prayer, and positive action.
- What are the benefits of obeying God’s call?
- Benefits include receiving blessings, guidance, and experiencing inner peace.
- What does it mean to fulfill God’s purpose?
- It means to carry out the tasks and responsibilities God has set for us.
- Why is prayer important in responding to God’s call?
- Prayer helps us seek God’s direction and strengthens us to fulfill His call.
- Can responding to God’s call lead to spiritual growth?
- Yes, responding to God’s call helps us grow in faith and strengthen our relationship with Him.
- What kind of action should we take when God calls us?
- We should take steps that align with God’s will and serve His purpose.
- What happens if we ignore God’s call?
- Ignoring God’s call can lead to missed opportunities for blessings and guidance.
- Does God’s call always involve big tasks?
- Not always; God’s call can involve small, everyday actions that align with His will.
- How does obedience to God’s call bring peace?
- Obedience brings peace because it aligns us with God’s plan, which is always for our good.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Review the call of Abraham and how he responded to God’s call).
- Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Discussing the purpose of God’s call and how we should respond).
- Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share ways they think they can respond to God’s call in their lives).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the purpose behind God’s call and why it’s important.
- Discuss the ways we should respond to God’s call, including the role of prayer and obedience.
- Highlight the benefits of responding to God’s call, using examples from the Bible.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and participate in discussions about the purpose of God’s call.
- Share their thoughts on how they would respond if God called them for a special task.
- Reflect on the benefits of responding to God’s call.
Assessment:
- Pupils will be asked to explain the purpose of God’s call.
- They will discuss the ways they should respond to God’s call.
- They will mention the benefits of responding to God’s call, using examples.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the purpose of God’s call?
- How should we respond to God’s call?
- What are some benefits of obeying God’s call?
- Why is it important to take action when God calls us?
- How does responding to God’s call help us grow spiritually?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the lesson by emphasizing that God calls us for a purpose, and it is important to respond with obedience, prayer, and action. The benefits of responding to God’s call include blessings, guidance, and inner peace.
Captivating Title:
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Meta Description:
- “Learn why God calls us and how to respond. This Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson focuses on understanding the purpose of God’s call and the benefits of obedience
CLASS: PRIMARY 4 SUBJECT: BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
NAME:…………………………………………………………………………………
1.) God created us, loves us and wants to ___________ with us (a) beat (b) relate (c) feed
2.) One of the ways in which God speaks with us is __________
(a) through slap (b) through cane (c) through dreams
3.) When we read His word (Bible), He _________ to our hearts (a) strangle (b) speaks (c) blind
4.) One of the right attitude to show when God speaks to us is ____________
(a) running away from Him (b) We must be humble and patient (c) We must be crying
5.) Who is our father and we His children (a) Satan (b) Moses (c) God
6.) Who did God send to bring us back to Him (a) Moses (b) Aaron (c) Jesus Christ
7.) We are commanded to have our ____________
(a) parents alone (b) teachers alone (c) fellow human beings
8.) One of the significance of being in Christ is ______________
(a) cheating one another (b) beating one another (c) We live in peace and harmony
9.) One of the purposes of God’s call is ___________
(a) to hate Him (b) to fight Him (c) to obey Him
10.) Jesus said “anyone who is angry with his brother shall be __________
(a) loved (b) beaten (c) punished
Part B: Theory
Answer all questions in the part
1.) How can we become children of God
2.) State two significance of being in Christ
(a) ______________________________ (b) ________________________________
3.) Mention three ways through which God speaks to us
(a) ______________________________ (b) ________________________________
(c) ______________________________
4.) Mention two right attitude to show when God speaks to us
(a) ______________________________ (b) ________________________________