Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1)

 

Term: First Term

 

Week: Week 2

 

Instructional Materials:

• The Holy Bible

 

Reference Materials

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Previous Knowledge:

The pupils have previous knowledge of

JESUS AS THE LAMB, THE DOOR AND GOOD SHEPHERD

 

Behavioural Objectives :  By the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to

• identify Jesus Christ as the living bread and water
• explain the significance of water and bread
• enumerate the values besides food and water that are necessary for growth and happiness
• list the spiritual food and water Christians should take and find happiness

 

Content: 

 

WEEK 2

DATE: …………………………….

TOPIC:

JESUS AS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: John. 3:19; 8:12; 9:4-5, John.12:35-36, 1John. 1:5-7

 

CONTENTS:

 

1.     The Light of the world Jn. 3:19; 8:12; 9:4-5;

2.     Walking in the light Jn.12:35-36

3.     Consequences of walking in Darkness Jn. 12:35-36; 1Jn. 1:5-7

4.     Social vices as evidence of walking in darkness

5.     Jesus as the vine.

 

SUB TOPIC1:

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. John 3:19; 8:12; 9:4-5;

With three instances, Jesus describes Himself as the light of the world. In the first instance he had an encounter with Nicodemus. During this encounter Jesus said, “And this is the Judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil “John 3:19. Jesus also mentioned that evil doers hates the light so as not to expose their evil ways. According to Jesus, whoever lives in the truth loves the light so that it will be clear that his deeds are done through God.

 

Again, shortly after Jesus discharged the woman caught in adultery, He taught the people,

saying, “Iam the Light of the world: he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life”. John 8:12

Finally Jesus declared to His followers that He is the light of the world as long as He is in the world. This was in response to His disciples’ question on the blind man Jesus healed“And his disciples asked him, Rabbi, who sinned , this man or his parents, that he was blind”. John 9:2 Jesus answered them that it was not the man that sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him.

Jesus then declared,“As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.” John 9:5

 

The light, which is the truth, tells us our responsibilities to God and the consequences of living in sin.

EVALUATION:

 

‘As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world’.(John 9:5)

 

(a) Narrate the event that led to the above statement? (b)What is the lesson in the statement?

2. WALKING IN THE LIGHT AS A CHILD OF GOD. John 12:35-36; 1 John 1:5-7

The condition of a Christian is to walk in the light. This implies that every Christian should live according to what he or she believes. Jesus said, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made clay with his saliva and anointed the man’s eyes with the clay, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). So he went away and washed and came back seeing.” John 9:5-7

Also, Jesus told his disciples that “while you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said this, he departed and hid himself from them.” John 12:36

 

SUB TOPIC 2: WALKING IN THE LIGHTJohn12:35-36

 

When we receive the teaching of Jesus, which is the truth or the light, we should make use of it by living according to it. We should do the will of God (his works), for we will not be able to work when night comes, and when it would have been too late.

CONSEQUENCES OF WALKING IN DARKNESSJohn.12:35-36; 1John 1:5-7

 

When we fail to live according to the light as we receive it, we will be subjected to the control of the devil, and thereby overtaken by darkness. We will lose favor with God, Condemnation, rejection by God, death and eternal damnation in hell.

EVALUATION:

 

1.     How does one become subjected to the control of the devil?

 

2. Mention the consequences of walking in darkness.

3. THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES. John 15:1-8

Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. We need to abide in Him so that we can bear fruit. If we do not abide in Him, we will be cut off and thrown away like a branch that withers.

 

SUB TOPIC 3: SOCIAL VICES AS EVIDENCE OF WALKING IN DARKNESS

 

Social vices are immoral behaviors which are against normal practices in the society. The following is evidence of walking in darkness:

 

 

1. Social injustice

 

2.  Cultism

 

3. Indiscipline

 

4. Mistrust

 

5. Drug trafficking

 

6. Drug addiction

 

7. Nepotism

 

8. Child abuse

 

9. Fraud

 

10. Examination malpractices.

(a) Define social vices

(b) Mention five social vices as evidence of walking in darkness.

4. WAYS TO WALK IN THE LIGHT. 1John 1:5-7; Eph 5:8-14

 

Walking in the light means living according to the will of God. We achieve this by doing the following:

1. Obeying God’s commandments. Exo 20:1-17; 1John 3:22-24

2. Abiding in Christ Jesus. John 15:4-7; 1John 2:28

3. Following the example of Jesus Christ. 1Pet 2:21-25; Phil 2:5

4. Reading and meditating on the word of God. Josh 1:8; Psa 1:1-3

5. Praying always. 1Thess 5:17; Phil 4:6

6. Fleeing from every appearance of evil. 1Tim 6:11; 2Tim 2:22

7. Being filled with the Holy Spirit. Eph 5:18-21; Gal 5:16-26

 

SUBTOPIC 4: FAITH AND WORKS AS A NECESSITY FOR SALVATION. James 2:14-26

 

There is a relationship between faith and works. Faith without works is dead. We are saved by grace through faith, and not of works. Our works are a product of our faith.

(a) Define the following terms

1. Works

2. Salvation

3. Grace

4. Faith

5. Relationship

(b) State five ways in which works is a necessity for salvation

5. THE NATURE AND CHARACTER OF GOD. 1John 4:7-12,16

 

The nature of God is love. Love is an act of the will. It is not an emotion. The character of God is also love.

(a) Define the following terms

1. Nature

2. Character

3. Love

4. Emotion

5. Act of the will

(b) State five things that show that the nature of God is love.

CONCLUSION:

 

It is very important that we walk in the light so that we will not be controlled by the devil. We should also obey the commandments of God and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Faith without works is dead. We are saved by grace through faith, and not of works. Our works are a product of our faith. The nature of God is love. Love is an act of the will. It is not an emotion. The character of God is also love.

 

EVALUATION:

 

1.     Define social vices.

2.     List and explaiH five social vices as evidence of walking in darkness.

 

SUB TOPIC 5: JESUS AS THE VINE. (John 15:1-11)

 

Jesus describes himself as the true vine and his father as the vine dresser. Any branch that does not bear fruit will be cut off and every branch that bears fruit will be pruned that it may bear more fruits. According to him, His disciples should abide by Him and His word will abide in them.

As the branch cannot bear fruits by itself, unless it abides in the vine, so also Jesus and His disciples. Anyone that does not abide in Jesus will be cast off to wither and burnt. If they abide by His word, and His words abide in them, they should ask whatever they like and it shall be done for them.

(a) Define the following terms

1. Vine

2. Branch

3. Abide

4. Fruit

5. Pruned

6. Wither

7. Burnt

8. Disciples

9. True vine

10. Father

SIGNIFICANCE:

 

1.     If Christians follow Jesus footsteps, they will live a productive and fulfilled lives on earth.

2.     They cannot achieve anything on their own, except they follow Jesus and trust in him.

3.     The Joy of living is complete when we live in Christ. We will also be sure of everlasting life.

EVALUATION:

 

 

1.     Jesus as the vine. Discuss?

2.     Identify three significances of Jesus as the Vine.

 

GENERAL EVALUATION:

 

1.According to John’s gospel, discuss Jesus’ teaching about Himself as the light of the world.

2.Mention three consequences of not walking in the light.

3.How does John portray Jesus as the true vine?

4.List five social vices among teenagers.

5.What are the consequences of any disciple who fail to bear fruit?.

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

 

1.     Jesus Christ being the light means that He (a)illuminates or show people the way of salvation (b)gives electricity (c)cooks for the world (d) supply power

2.     One of these is an advantage of walking in the light (a) acceptance by God (b) high political office (c) good knowledge of the world (d)unhappiness

3.     The consequences of walking in darkness include (a)happiness (b)acceptance by God (c)rejection by God (d) heaven at last

4.     Jesus is the —- and God is the——— (a) tree, soil (b)clay, potter (c) vine, vine dresser

(d)gold, silver.

5.     One of these is a social vice (a) paying tax(b) reciting the national anthem (c)obeying traffic laws (d) fraud

6.     “ I am the Light of the world, he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will

(a) Be a light to the gentiles” (b) have eternal life”. (c) have the light of life” (d)shine as a light before men”(NECO 2017)

7. The consequence of not abiding in Jesus is (a) being burnt (b) being pruned (c) withering away (d) all of the above

8. The act of love is an act of the ——(a) will (b) emotion (c) intellect (d ) body

9. “Faith without works is dead”. The statement means that (a) faith cannot work without Christ (b) faith cannot work at all (c) faith can only work when we are alive (d ) faith cannot work unless there is evidence of good deeds

10. Any branch that does not bear fruit in Jesus will be (a) pruned (b) cast off (c) cut off (d ) plucked out.

11. The character of Jesus is also (a) love (b) hatred (c) envy(d ) war

12. “ I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser”. (a) Jesus is the bad vine and His Father is the good vine dresser (b) Jesus is the only good vine while His Father is the only bad vine dresser (c) Jesus is the true vine while His Father is the false vine dresser (d ) Jesus is the true vine and His Father is the true

(b)  ESSAY QUESTIONS:

1.     “Iam the Light of the world: he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life”. John 8:12

(a)   Narrate the event that led to the above statement?

(b) What is the meaning of the statement?

(c) Mention three reasons why we should follow Jesus Christ?

2. “ I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser ”.(a) What is the meaning of the statement?

(b) Who are the branches in the statement?

(c) What are the conditions for bearing fruit?

3. “ If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burnt”.(a) Who are those that are cast forth as a branch?

(b) What will happen to them?

c) Mention three things we can do to abide in Jesus Christ.

4. “ He who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him” 1 John 4:16 (a) What does it mean to abide in love?

(b) What are the benefits of abiding in love?

5. “ By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” 1 John 3:16 (a) Who is the subject of the statement?

(b) What did he do?

(c) What should be our response to his action?

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define what is meant by light.

2. Identify different ways in which people can show or give light.

3. Explain how Jesus Christ is the light

2.       Define social vices.

3.       Mention five social vices as evidence of walking in darkness

 

 

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

 

1.     Explain Jesus teaching of Himself as the living water and bread.

2.     Discuss the importance of food to the human body.

3. Prepare a healthy meal for your family.

4. Share your experience with us.

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The subject teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The subject teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the need arises.

 

 

 

Conclusion :

 

The subject teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.