Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1)

 

Term: First Term

 

Week: Week 10

 

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

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

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

• discuss the qualities that distinguish Jesus Christ the Son of God. Rom.8:3, 17, 32
• explain the reasons why Christians are also children of God. Rom.8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3

 

Content: 

 

WEEK 10

DATE: …………………………….

TOPIC: SON SHIP

 

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Rom. 8: 3, 17, 32; 8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3

 

CONTENTS:

1. Jesus Christ the Son of God. Rom.8:3, 17, 32

2.Christians are also children of God. Rom.8:1-39, 4:6,7; Eph.5:3

 

SUB-TOPIC 1: JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD. Rom.8:3, 17, 32

 

Jesus Christ the son of God is the foundation of Christian faith. Jesus’ son ship of God sets Him apart from the other messengers of God, such as Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, etc.

During the annunciation as recorded by St Luke, the Angel revealed to Mary that the child to be born will be called the son of the Most High (Luke 1:32). At the baptism of Jesus, a voice from heaven introduced Jesus as the son of God. This was repeated at the transfiguration.

Jesus also recognized himself as the son of God and on many occasions referred to God as His father. At the raising of Lazarus from the dead, Jesus referred to God as His father (John 11: 45). Also, at Gethsemane during his prayer of agony, Jesus called God His father. In the same way on the cross, He referred to God as his father ‘Father into thy hand I commit my spirit’ (Luke 23:46).

The gospel of John started with the emphasis on Jesus as the son of God. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God….’ This means that Jesus existed as the son of God before incarnation.

1. Jesus is the foundation of Christian faith because he is the son of God

2. Jesus was introduced as the son of God at his baptism and this was repeated at the transfiguration

3. Jesus referred to God as His father on many occasions, such as during the raising of Lazarus from the dead and during His prayer of agony at Gethsemane

4. The gospel of John starts with the emphasis on Jesus as the son of God, meaning that He existed as such before His incarnation

5. Five examples of how Jesus is the Son of God are His foundation of Christian faith, references to God as His father, existing as the Son of God before incarnation, the transfiguration, and the gospel of John.

1. What sets Jesus apart from other messengers of God?

2. What did the Angel reveal to Mary about the child she was carrying?

3. At which events was Jesus introduced as the Son of God?

4. How did Jesus refer to God as His father?

5. Why is the gospel of John significant in relation to Jesus as the Son of God?

1. What sets Jesus apart from other messengers of God?

Jesus is the Son of God, which sets Him apart from other messengers of God who are not sons of God.

2. What did the Angel reveal to Mary about the child she was carrying?

The Angel revealed that Mary’s child would be called the son of the Most High.

3. At which events was Jesus introduced as the Son of God?

Jesus was introduced as the Son of God at His baptism, transfiguration, and during His prayer of agony at Gethsemane.

4. How did Jesus refer to God as His father?

Jesus referred to God as His father on many occasions, such as during the raising of Lazarus from the dead and during His prayer of agony at Gethsemane.

5. Why is the gospel of John significant in relation to Jesus as the Son of God?

The gospel of John is significant because it starts with the emphasis on Jesus as the Son of God, meaning that He existed as such before His incarnation.

EVALUATION:

 

1.     Using biblical passages show how Jesus portrayed Himself as the son of God.

2.     Describe the event in Gethsemane in which Jesus called God His father.

3. How did Christians benefit from the fact that Jesus is the son of God?

 

 

SUB-TOPIC 2: CHRISTIANS ARE ALSO CHILDREN OF GOD. Rom.8:1-39, 4:6, 7; Eph.5:3

 

God sent Jesus into the world in human form so as to die on the cross for mankind’s redemption. If we accept His death and resurrection as believers, we become God’s children and heirs of God’s kingdom with Jesus. It also qualifies believers as God’s adopted sons and no longer slaves to the forces of the world.

‘And because ye are sons, God sent his spirit into our hearts crying Abba! Father! so through God, you are no longer a slave but a son and if a son, then an heir, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him’. ( Romans 8:16-17)

The fundamental facts in Paul teaching is that God sent his son to save man from the bondage of the law. Also those who have faith in Christ share the same attribute with Christ so that as Christ is the son of God, the believers by virtue of their belief are children of God through adoption. In other words, Christians become the children of God through adoption.

 

 

EVALUATION:

 

1.     How can someone become a child of God?

2.     State the moral lessons that can be drawn from the teaching of Paul on son ship of believers.

GENERAL EVALUATION:

 

1.     According to Paul, how can a Christian become the son of God?

2.     In what two ways can you show that you are a true child of God?

3.     Write short notes on

(a)   Faith

(b) Redemption

(c)   Law

4.     How did Paul convince the Galatians that Christians are children of God?

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE TEST:

1.     In which of these events was Jesus declared the son of God? (a) His birth (b) his ascension (c) his baptism (d) his triumphant entry (e) his resurrection.

2. By which of the following are we qualified to be called sons of God? (a) Righteousness (b) baptism (c) faith (d) confirmation (e) creation.

1.     According to Paul, inside the body of Christ, there is no (a) order (b) authority (c) division (d) circumcision (e) hierarchy.

2.     “Abba” is an Aramaic word for (a) Father (b) lord (c) Christ (d) messiah (e)savior.

3.     Before faith came Christians were held prisoners by (a) law (b) devil (c) sins (d) Jews (e) gospel.

4. Which of these does not apply to a Christian? (a) Joint heir with Christ (b) born again (c) spiritual being (d) God’s workmanship (e) human being.

5. The purpose of redemption is to make us (a) holy (b) righteous (c) blameless (d) perfect (e) all of the above.

6. The law was given to Moses by (a) Christ (b) Paul (c) Peter (d) Jesus (e) God.

7. The law is not sin because it is ___________(a) just (b) spiritual (c) good (d) holy (e) all of the above.

8. Which is not an attribute of God? (a) Love (b) mercy (c) wrath (d) justice (e) peace.

9. According to Paul, all things work together for the ___________of those who love God. (a) destruction (b) benefit (c) downfall (d) progress (e) perfection.

10. The armor of God is for the purpose of ___________(a) worship (b) evangelism (c) warfare (d) all of the above (e) none of the above.

ESSAY TEST:

 

1.     Explain what you understand by Jesus the son of God.

2.     What qualifies Christians as sons of God?

 

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:

 

Read about

(a) The rights and responsibilities of God’s children

 

(a) The rights of citizens of Nigeria.

 

In Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

pages 29-31

 

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

 

1.     State five rights of a citizen.

2.     Mention two responsibilities of God’s children.

3.     List two rights of God’s children.

 

REFERENCE TEXTS:

 

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

 

2.  Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.

 

 

 

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.