The Call of the Disciples Christian Religious Studies JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation: Call for Disciples

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 12 – 14 years

Topic: Call for Disciples

Sub-topic: Definition of a Disciple, The Call of the First Four Disciples, The Names of the Twelve Disciples, Demands for Discipleship

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define a disciple.
2. Narrate the call of the first four disciples.
3. List the names of the twelve disciples.
4. State the demands for discipleship according to the Bible.

Keywords

• Disciple: A follower of Jesus Christ.
• Call: An invitation from Jesus to follow Him.
• Discipleship: The process of learning from and following Jesus.

Set Induction

The teacher will ask the students if they know what it means to follow someone. They will discuss what makes someone a good leader and a good follower. This will lead into the concept of discipleship and following Jesus.

Entry Behaviour

Students already know about Jesus Christ and His ministry on Earth.

Learning Resources and Materials

• The Bible
• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of Jesus calling the disciples
• Chart showing the names of the twelve disciples

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have previously learned about the birth and early life of Jesus. Now, they will learn about how Jesus chose His disciples to help spread His message.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Religious Values

Learning Materials

• The Bible
• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• The Bible (Matthew 4:18–22, Mark 1:14–20, Luke 5:1–11)

Instructional Materials

• Bible
• Flashcards with names of the twelve disciples
• Chart of Jesus calling the first four disciples

Content

1. Definition of Disciple
   A disciple is a person who follows Jesus Christ and learns from His teachings. Discipleship means to be committed to following Jesus and spreading His teachings.
2. The Call of the First Four Disciples

• In Matthew 4:18–22, Jesus called four fishermen: Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
• Jesus saw Peter and Andrew casting their nets and asked them to follow Him.
• They left their nets and followed Him.
• Jesus later called James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were mending their nets with their father.
• They also immediately left their boat and followed Jesus.

3. The Names of the Twelve Disciples
   The twelve disciples chosen by Jesus were:

• Simon Peter
• Andrew
• James (son of Zebedee)
• John (brother of James)
• Philip
• Bartholomew
• Matthew
• Thomas
• James (son of Alphaeus)
• Thaddeus
• Simon the Zealot
• Judas Iscariot

4. The Demands for Discipleship

• In Luke 5:1–11 and other passages, Jesus called His disciples to follow Him without hesitation.
• Disciples must leave behind their personal pursuits.
• Discipleship requires a total commitment to Jesus.
• In Matthew 8:18–22, Jesus warned that following Him could mean leaving behind family and comfort.
• In Luke 9:57–62, Jesus emphasized the importance of prioritizing the Kingdom of God above all else.

Class Activity Discussion: 15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a disciple?
   A follower of Jesus Christ.
2. Who were the first four disciples?
   Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
3. Where were the first four disciples when Jesus called them?
   They were fishing.
4. What did Jesus say to Peter and Andrew?
   “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
5. What did Peter and Andrew do when Jesus called them?
   They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
6. What were James and John doing when Jesus called them?
   They were mending their nets.
7. Who is known as the leader of the disciples?
   Simon Peter.
8. What is another name for Thaddeus?
   Judas, son of James.
9. Who betrayed Jesus among the twelve disciples?
   Judas Iscariot.
10. What must a disciple leave behind to follow Jesus?
    Personal pursuits and comforts.
11. What did Jesus tell one man who wanted to bury his father first?
    “Let the dead bury their dead.”
12. Why did Jesus say that discipleship requires commitment?
    Because following Him means putting God’s Kingdom first.
13. How many disciples did Jesus have?
    Twelve.
14. What does “fishers of men” mean?
    It means bringing people to know God.
15. What is the main task of a disciple?
    To follow Jesus and spread His teachings.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: The teacher will revise the previous lesson, which was on “The Early Ministry of Jesus.”
2. Step 2: The teacher will introduce the new topic, “Call for Disciples,” and explain the meaning of a disciple.
3. Step 3: The teacher will allow the students to contribute by sharing what they know about disciples. The teacher will correct and guide their contributions.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read Matthew 4:18–22 and Mark 1:14–20 to the class.
• Explain the meaning of discipleship.
• Discuss the names and responsibilities of the twelve disciples.
• Guide students through the demands of following Jesus as a disciple.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the Bible readings.
• Discuss what it means to follow Jesus.
• Participate in listing the names of the twelve disciples.
• Answer the teacher’s questions during the lesson.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

1. Who were the first four disciples Jesus called?
2. What is the meaning of a disciple?
3. How many disciples did Jesus choose?
4. Who were the sons of Zebedee?
5. What does “fishers of men” mean?
6. What must a disciple leave to follow Jesus?
7. Name the disciple who betrayed Jesus.
8. What did Jesus ask of His disciples?
9. Which disciple was a tax collector?
10. What does Jesus teach about the cost of discipleship?

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. A disciple is a _____ of Jesus Christ.
   a) Friend
   b) Follower
   c) Worker
   d) Teacher
2. Jesus called _____ and Andrew while they were fishing.
   a) Simon
   b) James
   c) Philip
   d) Thomas
3. James and _____ were the sons of Zebedee.
   a) Peter
   b) John
   c) Andrew
   d) Matthew
4. Jesus said, “Follow me, and I will make you _____ of men.”
   a) Disciples
   b) Teachers
   c) Fishers
   d) Shepherds
5. The number of disciples Jesus chose was _____.
   a) 12
   b) 10
   c) 4
   d) 2
6. The disciple who betrayed Jesus was _____.
   a) Peter
   b) Judas Iscariot
   c) James
   d) Andrew
7. The demands of discipleship include _____.
   a) Commitment
   b) Wealth
   c) Popularity
   d) Comfort
8. Jesus called Matthew, who was a _____.
   a) Fisherman
   b) Tax collector
   c) Carpenter
   d) Shepherd
9. Jesus asked His disciples to follow Him and leave their _____.
   a) Houses
   b) Nets
   c) Schools
   d) Villages
10. Peter’s brother was _____.
    a) Andrew
    b) James
    c) John
    d) Philip

Conclusion

The teacher will go around the classroom to check and mark the students’ answers. The lesson will conclude with a reminder that following Jesus requires commitment and sacrifice.

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