GUIDANCE (GOD’S CARE FOR HIS PEOPLE)
WEEK 6
SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
CLASS: SS2
DATE: ………………………………
TOPIC: GUIDANCE (GOD’S CARE FOR HIS PEOPLE)
THEME 3
CONTENT: Guidance: (a) God guided his people-the Israelites.
(b) God guides his people through the teachings of Jesus CHRIST in the bible.
Sub-Topic: 1. GUIDANCE:(A) GOD GUIDED HIS PEOPLE- THE ISRAELITES. EXODUS 13: 17-22; JOSHUA 8: 1-22
As soon as the Israelites left Egypt, Pharaoh regretted to have released them, which led to his pursuit of the children of Israel with his entire host. The Lord told Moses to direct the Israelites to turn from Etham on the edge of the desert and camp at Piha-hiroth and Baal-zephon at the bank of the Red sea, which would make Pharaoh happy to pursue more, thinking they were entrapped.
God kept a clear demarcation of space between the Israelites and Pharaoh’s host by the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night. The Israelites moved through the red sea on dry ground while the host of Pharaoh was trapped in the sea as Moses stretched his rod over the Red Sea the second time.
God used the pillar of cloud, Angel, cloud of darkness and clogged the wheels of Pharaoh’s chariots as protective devices for the Israelites against Pharaoh and his entire host.
EVALUATION
- Who led the Egyptian troops against Israelites?
- Where was Moses instructed to camp the Israelites beside the Red sea?
- Mention three protective devices used for the Israelites against the Egyptians.
Sub-Topic: 2. GUIDANCE:(B) GOD GUIDES HIS PEOPLE THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE BIBLE. (HEBREWS 1: 1; MATTHEW 11: 27-30)
As Christians, we are to live as Christ lived, render faithful and loyal service to God as well as endure the suffering that we might encounter.
Ways by which Christians are guided and led. Through:
- God’s word – Holy Bible
- Visions
- Pastors or Ministers (Prophets)
- Godly Parents
- Misfortune or challenges
- Profession
- Dreams and so on.
The Bible informs us that “In many and various ways, God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets”.
God commanded us“. come unto me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest;
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light”.
Prayer cannot be over emphasised as an instrument that helps human link up with the divine – God. Prayer acts as a communicating tool through which we channel all our requests to God and in expectant through faith that the answers will be sent without delay and yet accurate.
EVALUATION
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“In many and various ways, God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets”can be found in
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- Mention five ways Christians are guided and led in the Bible.
- How can prayer be made as a useful connective tool?
GENERAL EVALUATION
Objective Test:
- The Israelites camped in Shechem
- The Red Sea parted when Moses
near the Red Sea. a. Dothan b. Piha-hiroth c. Gila-hiron d.
- Prayed b. Stretched his hand to the sea c. Stretched his
rod to heaven d. stretched his rod to the sea
- The Egyptian pursued the Israelites with their a. Horses b. Cars c. Chariots d. Jets
- The conquest (defeat) of the Egyptian was made possible by a. Moses’ intervention b. Israelites’ intervention c. God’s intervention d. Nature’s intervention
- “I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host, and the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord”. This statement signifies that a. The Egyptians shall fight the Israelites b. Israel shall defeat the Egyptians c. The glory of the Lord shall be made manifest by His defeat of the Egyptians d. Pharaoh and his entire host shall praise God. (AUGUST 1991 SSCE. Q4)
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
Narrate how the host of Pharaoh were deceived into following the Israelites into the Red sea.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
- Describe the crossing of the Red sea and God’s role in the episode. (NOVEMBER 1990 SSCE.
Q1a)
(b)What two lessons did Israel learn from their experience there? (NOVEMBER 1990 SSCE. Q1b)
PRE-READING ASSIGNMENT:
Study how God provided for His people.
God sustained Elijah during the time of famine through a widow. Read this Biblical account.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Take a proper account on Christian leaders in our contemporary day who you think has been led by God.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
- CRS for SS2 by L.O Udokporo et al; by Melrose Publishers.
- Fundamentals of CRK for SSS Book One/SSCE Section A by A.E. Osubele; Doves Publishers.
- Essential CRK for SSS by Edmond Okoli; Tonad Publishers Limited.
- Revised Standard Version Holy Bible (RSV); Bible Society.
QUIZ QUESTIONS:
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