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:

1. Mention different ways through which God speaks to us.
2. Identify the purpose of God speaking to us.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. God speaks to us through the _____. (a) radio (b) Bible (c) newspaper (Correct Answer: b)
2. Jacob had a dream of a _____. (a) river (b) tree (c) ladder (Correct Answer: c)
3. Prophets are people chosen by God to _____. (a) build churches (b) deliver His messages (c) sing songs (Correct Answer: b)
4. God gives us comfort during _____. (a) happy times (b) difficult times (c) holidays (Correct Answer: b)
5. The Bible is also called God’s _____. (a) written word (b) prayer book (c) letter (Correct Answer: a)
6. Jacob saw _____ in his dream. (a) animals (b) angels (c) kings (Correct Answer: b)
7. We can speak to God through _____. (a) shouting (b) prayer (c) singing (Correct Answer: b)
8. God spoke to Jacob in a _____. (a) vision (b) cloud (c) rainbow (Correct Answer: a)
9. The ladder in Jacob’s dream reached from earth to _____. (a) the sky (b) heaven (c) the sea (Correct Answer: b)
10. God gives us _____ to lead us on the right path. (a) guidance (b) money (c) food (Correct Answer: a)

Class Activity Discussion :

1. How does God speak to us today?
   • God speaks to us primarily through the Bible, prayer, and sometimes through dreams or visions.
2. Why does God speak to us?
   • God speaks to guide, instruct, warn, comfort, and reveal His plans for us.
3. Can God speak through other people?
   • Yes, God can speak through prophets, pastors, and even friends or family.
4. What did Jacob see in his dream?
   • Jacob saw a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels going up and down.
5. Why was Jacob’s dream important?
   • It was important because God used the dream to reaffirm His promise to Jacob.
6. What is the Bible?
   • The Bible is God’s written word and the main way He communicates with us.
7. What is a prophet?
   • A prophet is someone chosen by God to deliver His messages to people.
8. 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.
9. What is guidance from God?
   • Guidance from God is His direction or advice on how to live our lives.
10. 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:

1. What are some ways through which God speaks to us?
2. Why does God speak to people?
3. Who was Jacob, and what did he dream about?
4. How can we listen to God today?
5. 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.

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