Understanding the Call to Service Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11–12 years
Topic: Call to Service
Sub-topic: Understanding the Concept of Call to Service
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define the concept of “Call to Service.”
- State examples of people who responded to God’s call in the Bible (e.g., Joseph, Moses, Joshua).
- Mention names of people who served society faithfully.
Keywords:
- Service
- Call
- Faithfulness
- Response
- Society
Set Induction:
Begin the lesson by asking students to describe a time when they helped someone. Guide them to understand that helping others is part of service.
Entry Behaviour:
Students are familiar with Bible stories of notable figures who answered God’s call, such as Moses and Joseph.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible passages
- Storybooks on biblical characters
- Pictures of biblical figures (Joseph, Moses, Joshua)
- Chalkboard and marker
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Students know various biblical characters. This lesson connects their previous knowledge of these characters to the concept of service, emphasizing their faithful service to God and society.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Reflection
- Ethical decision-making
Learning Materials:
- Bible
- Storybooks
- Whiteboard
- Marker
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies JSS 1
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Bible passages
- Visual aids (images of Bible characters)
Content
Definition of Call to Service:
- Call to Service: A personal or divine invitation to serve others faithfully.
- Service: Actions taken to help or benefit others, especially the community or society.
- Responding to God’s Call: Obeying and acting on the message or mission given by God.
- Faithfulness: Being dedicated and loyal in fulfilling responsibilities.
- Society: The people who live together in a community and need the service of others.
Examples of People Who Responded to God’s Call:
- Joseph: Served faithfully as a leader in Egypt after being sold by his brothers (Genesis 41:39–44).
- Moses: Led the Israelites out of Egypt after God called him from the burning bush (Exodus 3).
- Joshua: Took over leadership from Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1–9).
- Samuel: Responded to God’s call as a young boy and served as a prophet (1 Samuel 3).
- Gideon: Answered God’s call and led Israel to victory over the Midianites (Judges 6–7).
People Who Served Society Faithfully:
- Nelson Mandela: Fought against apartheid and served South Africa as a leader.
- Mother Teresa: Dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick in India.
- Martin Luther King Jr.: Worked for civil rights in the United States.
- Florence Nightingale: Revolutionized nursing and helped improve healthcare.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe: One of Nigeria’s nationalist leaders who served during the fight for independence.
Evaluation:
15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions:
- The act of helping others is called _______.
a. Service
b. Prayer
c. Worship
d. Meditation - Moses led the Israelites out of _______.
a. Canaan
b. Egypt
c. Babylon
d. Rome - Joseph served as a leader in _______.
a. Israel
b. Egypt
c. Greece
d. Assyria - The man who led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses was _______.
a. Joseph
b. Joshua
c. Gideon
d. Samuel - Samuel heard God’s voice as a _______.
a. Priest
b. King
c. Child
d. Prophet - The burning bush appeared to _______.
a. Gideon
b. Moses
c. Elijah
d. David - Florence Nightingale is known for her work in _______.
a. Education
b. Nursing
c. Law
d. Science - Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for fighting for _______ rights.
a. Animal
b. Civil
c. Women’s
d. Children’s - Mother Teresa helped the _______.
a. Wealthy
b. Sick and poor
c. Famous
d. Powerful - Nelson Mandela fought against _______ in South Africa.
a. Racism
b. Apartheid
c. Poverty
d. Hunger - God called Gideon to defeat the _______.
a. Midianites
b. Egyptians
c. Romans
d. Babylonians - Joshua succeeded _______ as the leader of the Israelites.
a. Moses
b. Samuel
c. Joseph
d. David - Nnamdi Azikiwe was one of Nigeria’s _______.
a. Doctors
b. Scientists
c. Nationalists
d. Soldiers - The ability to remain loyal and dedicated to a cause is called _______.
a. Service
b. Faithfulness
c. Kindness
d. Leadership - The person who led Israel during the battle against the Midianites was _______.
a. Joshua
b. Samuel
c. Gideon
d. Moses
Class Activity Discussion:
15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What is a call to service?
Answer: A call to service is an invitation to help others or serve the community faithfully. - How did Joseph respond to God’s call?
Answer: Joseph served as a leader in Egypt and helped save his family from famine. - What was Moses’ call to service?
Answer: Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. - Who took over from Moses as the leader of Israel?
Answer: Joshua. - Why is faithfulness important in service?
Answer: It shows dedication and loyalty to the people or task. - What lesson can we learn from Mother Teresa?
Answer: We can learn to serve others, especially the poor and needy. - How did Nelson Mandela serve his country?
Answer: He fought against apartheid and became a leader of South Africa. - What kind of service did Martin Luther King Jr. provide?
Answer: He worked for civil rights and equality in America. - Why was Gideon chosen by God?
Answer: He was chosen to lead Israel to defeat the Midianites. - What is the meaning of service to society?
Answer: Serving society means helping others and working for the good of the community. - How did Florence Nightingale serve society?
Answer: She improved healthcare and revolutionized nursing. - What kind of service did Nnamdi Azikiwe offer to Nigeria?
Answer: He was a nationalist leader who helped Nigeria gain independence. - What is faithfulness?
Answer: Faithfulness is being dedicated and loyal to a task or person. - Why should we respond to God’s call to serve?
Answer: It helps us fulfill our purpose and serve others. - What did Joshua do for the Israelites?
Answer: He led them into the Promised Land.
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic, which was Review of First Term’s Examination Questions.
Step 2:
The teacher introduces the new topic, “Call to Service,” by explaining what it means to be called to serve and giving examples of people in the Bible who answered God’s call.
Step 3:
The teacher allows students to contribute by asking them to mention people they know who serve society faithfully, correcting them where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the meaning of “Call to Service.”
- Provide examples of biblical characters who answered God’s call.
- Discuss examples of people who served the society faithfully.
- Ask students to mention examples from their communities or families.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in the discussion.
- Mention examples of people who responded to God’s call.
- Give examples of people who served society faithfully.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does “Call to Service” mean?
- Name two people in the Bible who responded to God’s call.
- Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
- What was Joseph’s role in Egypt?
- Mention one example of a person who served society faithfully.
- What does faithfulness mean in service?
- Why is service to society important?
- How did Moses serve the Israelites?
- What did Gideon do for the Israelites?
- Who was Mother Teresa, and how did she serve?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ notes, answers, and provides feedback on the topic.
More Useful Links
- The Life of Joseph: A Journey from Slavery to Leadership Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
- Moses’ Call: From Burning Bush to Leadership Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
- Joshua’s Call: Leading the Israelites into the Promised Land Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5