God Speaks to Us Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Topic: God Speaks to Us
Sub-topic: Ways God Communicates with Us
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Mention different ways through which God speaks to us.
- Identify the purpose of God speaking to us.
- Narrate how God spoke to Jacob in the Bible.
Keywords:
- Communication
- Vision
- Guidance
- Prophets
Set Induction:
Begin by asking the pupils how they communicate with their friends and family. Transition into asking if they know how God might communicate with people.
Entry Behavior:
Pupils are familiar with basic Bible stories and concepts of prayer.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Picture of Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28:10-22)
- Bible
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss briefly how God communicated with key figures in previous Bible stories they might have learned (e.g., Adam, Moses).
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Comprehension
- Retelling stories
Learning Materials:
- Visual aids (pictures related to Jacob’s dream)
- Bible verses on God speaking to individuals
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- The Bible
Instructional Materials:
- Bible
- Visuals (Picture of Jacob’s Ladder)
Content:
- Ways God Speaks to Us:
- Bible: God’s written word, the primary way God communicates with us.
- Dreams and Visions: Special messages from God, often to guide or reveal His plans.
- Prophets: People chosen by God to deliver His messages to others.
- Prayer: A way to speak to God and listen for His voice.
- Purpose of God Speaking to Us:
- Guidance: To lead us on the right path.
- Instruction: To teach us how to live according to His will.
- Warning: To keep us safe and aware of dangers.
- Comfort: To provide peace during difficult times.
- Revelation: To show us His plans for us and the world.
- The Story of Jacob’s Dream (Genesis 28:10-22):
- Jacob was traveling to Haran and stopped for the night.
- He had a dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending.
- God spoke to Jacob in the dream, reaffirming the promise He made to Abraham, that Jacob’s descendants would be numerous and blessed.
Evaluation:
- God speaks to us through the _____. (a) radio (b) Bible (c) newspaper (Correct Answer: b)
- Jacob had a dream of a _____. (a) river (b) tree (c) ladder (Correct Answer: c)
- Prophets are people chosen by God to _____. (a) build churches (b) deliver His messages (c) sing songs (Correct Answer: b)
- God gives us comfort during _____. (a) happy times (b) difficult times (c) holidays (Correct Answer: b)
- The Bible is also called God’s _____. (a) written word (b) prayer book (c) letter (Correct Answer: a)
- Jacob saw _____ in his dream. (a) animals (b) angels (c) kings (Correct Answer: b)
- We can speak to God through _____. (a) shouting (b) prayer (c) singing (Correct Answer: b)
- God spoke to Jacob in a _____. (a) vision (b) cloud (c) rainbow (Correct Answer: a)
- The ladder in Jacob’s dream reached from earth to _____. (a) the sky (b) heaven (c) the sea (Correct Answer: b)
- God gives us _____ to lead us on the right path. (a) guidance (b) money (c) food (Correct Answer: a)
Class Activity Discussion :
- How does God speak to us today?
- God speaks to us primarily through the Bible, prayer, and sometimes through dreams or visions.
- Why does God speak to us?
- God speaks to guide, instruct, warn, comfort, and reveal His plans for us.
- Can God speak through other people?
- Yes, God can speak through prophets, pastors, and even friends or family.
- What did Jacob see in his dream?
- Jacob saw a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels going up and down.
- Why was Jacob’s dream important?
- It was important because God used the dream to reaffirm His promise to Jacob.
- What is the Bible?
- The Bible is God’s written word and the main way He communicates with us.
- What is a prophet?
- A prophet is someone chosen by God to deliver His messages to people.
- How can we listen to God?
- We can listen to God by reading the Bible, praying, and paying attention to His guidance in our hearts.
- What is guidance from God?
- Guidance from God is His direction or advice on how to live our lives.
- Who did God speak to in Jacob’s dream?
- God spoke directly to Jacob.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Discuss how God has communicated in other Bible stories).
- Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Discussing how God speaks to us and the story of Jacob’s dream).
- Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on how God might speak to them today).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Guide the discussion on how God communicates with people.
- Tell the story of Jacob’s dream and explain its significance.
- Assist pupils in understanding the purpose of God’s communication.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the discussion about how God speaks to us.
- Retell the story of Jacob’s dream in their own words.
- Answer the fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.
Assessment:
- Pupils will be asked to mention ways God speaks to us.
- They will explain why God communicates with people.
- They will narrate the story of Jacob’s dream.
Evaluation Questions:
- What are some ways through which God speaks to us?
- Why does God speak to people?
- Who was Jacob, and what did he dream about?
- How can we listen to God today?
- What is the purpose of God’s guidance?
Conclusion:
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of listening to God and understanding His guidance in our lives.
Meta Description:
- “Explore how God communicates with us through the Bible, dreams, and more in this Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson on understanding divine guidance