Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1)

 

Term: First Term

 

Week: Week 5

 

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

GOD’S LOVE FOR MAN BIBLICAL

 

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

• know God is to love one another. Jn. 4:7-8,2
• Say the qualities of love, 1 cor. 13:1-13.
•  Explain various ways to demonstrate love for one another. Jn. 3:17-18

   

   

 

Content: 

 

WEEK 5

DATE: …………………………….

TOPIC: LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: John 4:7-8,2, 1 cor. 13:1-13. Jn. 3:17-18 CONTENTS:

1.     To know God is to love one another. Jn. 4:7-8,2

2.     Qualities of love, 1 cor. 13:1-13.

3.     Various ways to demonstrate love for one another. Jn. 3:17-18

SUB-TOPIC 1:

TO KNOW GOD IS TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. John. 4:7-8,21

John in his message encourages us to love one another because this was commanded by Jesus. (John 13:34-35). when we love others, people will believe that Christians are true disciples of Christ, because He who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Abiding in God’s love destroys fears of His punishment, because the relationship with God is supposedly perfect and cordial. (1 John 4:16-17).

The commandment of love is not grievous. (1 John 5:2-3).

We should love one another fervently with a pure heart, for from it springs the well of eternal life. (1 Peter 1:22)..”

 

What does it mean to know God?

To know God is to have an intimate relationship with Him. It means to understand His character and ways, and to receive His love and forgiveness. To know God is to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And because we love Him, we also obey His commands out of a desire to please Him.

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What does it mean to know God?

2. Why is it important to love one another?

3. How can we demonstrate love for one another?

4. What are the benefits of abiding in God’s love?

5. What does it mean to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength?

Answers

1. To know God is to have an intimate relationship with Him. It means to understand His character and ways, and to receive His love and forgiveness. To know God is to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

2. It is important to love one another because this was commanded by Jesus. When we love others, people will believe that Christians are true disciples of Christ.

3. We can demonstrate love for one another by being patient, kind, humble, forgiving, and selfless.

4. The benefits of abiding in God’s love include having our fears of His punishment destroyed.

5. To love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength means to love Him completely and with our whole beings.

 

SUB-TOPIC 2:

QUALITIES OF LOVE, 1 COR. 13:1-13.

The following are the characteristics that will be seen in anyone that has love-

 

1.      Love is kind

2.      It is patient

3.      It is not jealous

4.      It is not arrogant

5.      It is not rude

6.      It does not insist on its own way

7.      Not easily provoked

8.      Not irritable or resentful

9.      Does not rejoice at wrong but rejoices in the right

10.  Finds no pleasure in evil

11.  Love bears all things

12.  It hopes in all things

13.  It endures all things.

14. Love never fails.

When love is present, it will be seen in the way a person treats others. A person who loves others will not mistreat them or speak rudely to them. Instead, they will be kind and patient with them, always hoping for the best. Love never fails because it is an eternal quality. It is not based on our emotions or how we feel in the moment, but on our commitment to others. SUB-TOPIC 3: Various ways to demonstrate love for one another. John. 3:17-18

There are many ways to demonstrate love for one another, but here are a few practical suggestions:

1. Get to know people by their name and ask them about their day.

2. Give people your undivided attention when they are talking to you.

3. Pick up trash, even if it’s not yours.

4. Offer to help someone with a task, even if you don’t know him or her.

 

Love is the greatest among the three virtues, which are faith, hope, and love.

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What are the qualities of love?

2. How can we demonstrate love for one another?

3. What is the greatest among the three virtues?

4. Why is love never failing?

5. What does it mean to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength?

Answers

1. The qualities of love are kindness, patience, and forgiveness.

2. We can demonstrate love for one another by being patient, kind, humble, forgiving, and selfless.

3. Love is the greatest among the three virtues because it is an eternal quality that is not based on our emotions or how we feel in the moment.

4. Love never fails because it is an eternal quality that is not based on our emotions or how we feel in the moment.

5. To love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength means to love Him completely and with our whole beings.

 

SUB-TOPIC 3:

 

VARIOUS WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER. JOHN. 3:17-18

Love for one another can be demonstrated in various ways.

1.Helping the needed or less privileged.

2.Tolerating one another.

3.Living in peace and harmony with each other irrespective of race, tribe or religion.

4.Obeying constituted authorities.

5.Forgiving those who offend us.

6.Working together for the progress of our nation.

Interactive Questions and Answers

Questions

1. What are various ways to demonstrate love for one another?

2. Why is it important to demonstrate love for one another?

3. How can we show love for one another in our daily lives?

4. What are the benefits of demonstrating love for one another?

5. Why is love the greatest among the three virtues?

Answers

1. Some ways to demonstrate love for one another are by helping those in need, being tolerant of others, and forgiving those who have wronged us.

2. It is important to demonstrate love for one another because it is an essential part of our Christian faith. It is also a way to show our love for God.

3. We can show love for one another in our daily lives by being kind, patient, and humble with others. We can also serve them and meet their needs.

4. The benefits of demonstrating love for one another are that it builds unity and peace, and it shows that we are followers of Christ.

5. Love is the greatest among the three virtues because it is an eternal quality that is not based on our emotions or how we feel in the moment.

 

 

GENERAL EVALUATION:

 

1.What are the attributes of love as presented in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians?

2.Suggest ways through which Christians can show love to one another.

3.What does it mean to know God?

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

 

1.     Love can be shared with one another by (a) ignoring one another (b) tolerating one another (c) helping people from our tribe (d) fighting those who offend us.

2.     One of the following is a quality of love (a) endurance (b) hatred (c) rejoicing in wrong

(d) arrogance

3.     Love can be shown to one’s country through the following except (a) paying tax and other levies (b) helping the less privileged (c) disobeying the constitution (d) sacrificing our time, energy and resources to enhance growth.

4.According to Paul, love (a) can be provoked. (b) doubts much (c) is not proud (d)retaliates. (NECO 2017) Write more multiple option questions.

1. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of love as presented in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians?

a. Endurance

b. Hatred

c. Rejoicing in wrong

d. Arrogance

2. Which of the following is a quality of love?

a. Endurance

b. Hatred

c. Rejoicing in wrong

d. Arrogance

3. Which of the following is NOT a way to show love to one’s country?

a. Paying taxes and other levies

b. Helping the less privileged

c. Disobeying the constitution

d. Sacrificing our time, energy, and resources to enhance growth

4. According to Paul, love

a. can be provoked

b. doubts much

c. is not proud

d. retaliates

5. Which of the following is NOT a way to demonstrate love for one another?

a. Helping those in need

b. being tolerant of others

c. forgiving those who have wronged us

d. living in peace and harmony with each other regardless of race, tribe, or religion

6. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of love?

a. patient

b. kind

c. jealous

d. rude

7. Love is the greatest among the three virtues because it is an eternal quality that is not based on our emotions or how we feel in the moment. This is an attribute of love because

a. it does not end

b. it is not based on our emotions

c. it is not based on how we feel in the moment

d. all of the above

8. The benefits of demonstrating love for one another are that

a. it builds unity and peace

b. it shows that we are followers of Christ

c. it helps us to be more tolerant of others

d. all of the above.

 

 

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT

 

Read about justification by faith.

Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.

What qualities of love does Paul mention in this passage?

How can Christians demonstrate love for one another?

(1)  Meaning and need for justification Rom. 3;23; Gal. 3;19-21

(a)   Work and law do not justify anybody. Rom.4:1-5; Gal.2;16-21

(b)    Faith in Jesus as condition for justification Rom.1:16-17 ; 4:1-5

(c)   The Fruit of the Justification Gal. 2:19-21; 5:22

2. What is meant by Demonstration of love?

The act of showing or making something known; especially: the act of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence

3. What are some ways you can demonstrate love for one another?

4. Why is love

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

 

1.     Define justification.

2.     State the conditions for justification.

 

 

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.