THE HOLY SPIRIT

SUBJECT:

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS)

CLASS:         

BASIC  5 / GRADE 5 / PRIMARY 5

TERM:         

SECOND TERM (2ND TERM) 

WEEK:

WEEK 3

TOPIC:

THE HOLY SPIRIT

Previous Lesson:

 THE PENTECOST

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain who the Holy Spirit is
• Describe the purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit
• Enumerate the significance of the Holy Spirit

Learning Activities

• Pupils as individuals, takes turn to read the Bible passages
• Pupils in pairs explain the person of the Holy Spirit and share with the class
• Pupils in a small group describe the purpose of the Holy Spirit
• Pupils in small groups discuss the significance of the Holy Spirit

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Learning Resources

• The Holy Bible
• Acts 2 verse 1
• Acts 2 verse 1 to 13
• www.biblehub.com

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Identification,
• explanation,
• questions and answers,
• demonstration,
• story-telling,
• videos from source

Content

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christianity, along with God the Father and Jesus the Son. It is considered to be the spirit of God that is present in all believers and guides them in their lives. The Holy Spirit is also seen as the giver of spiritual gifts, comforter, and helper, who helps people understand the truth about God and empowers them to live a godly life.

The purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

1. Empowerment for ministry: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to carry out the mission and work of Jesus in the world, including spreading the gospel and performing miracles.
2. Indwelling presence: The Holy Spirit takes up residence within the hearts of believers, providing comfort, guidance, and encouragement in their daily lives.
3. Teaching and enlightenment: The Holy Spirit teaches and guides believers into a deeper understanding of the truth of God and His Word.
4. Spiritual gifts: The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to believers, enabling them to use their unique abilities for the benefit of the church and the world.
5. Sanctification: The Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers, transforming them into the likeness of Jesus and helping them to live a holy and righteous life.
6. Unity: The Holy Spirit unites believers in the body of Christ, regardless of cultural, racial, or denominational differences, creating a harmonious community.
7. Filling and anointing: The Holy Spirit fills and anoints believers, giving them the power to live a victorious life and overcome the temptations and challenges of the world.

The significance of the Holy Spirit.

1. Source of Power: The Holy Spirit provides believers with spiritual power to carry out the work of Jesus and to overcome sin and temptation in their lives.
2. Guide and Teacher: The Holy Spirit guides and teaches believers, helping them to understand the truth of God and to grow in their faith.
3. Comforter: The Holy Spirit offers comfort and encouragement to believers, especially in times of trouble and sorrow.
4. Helper: The Holy Spirit serves as an advocate and helper to believers, interceding for them and providing the strength they need to endure in difficult times.
5. Evidence of Salvation: The presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is seen as evidence of their salvation and relationship with God.
6. Unifying Force: The Holy Spirit helps to bring unity to the body of Christ, regardless of cultural, racial, or denominational differences.
7. Source of Spiritual Gifts: The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers, empowering them to serve in unique and meaningful ways.
8. Agent of Transformation: The Holy Spirit transforms the lives of believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus and enabling them to live a holy and righteous life.

Evaluation

1. Who is the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christianity? a. Jesus the Son b. God the Father c. The Holy Spirit
2. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers? a. Empowerment for ministry b. Indwelling presence c. All of the above
3. What is the primary purpose of the Holy Spirit according to the Bible? a. To offer comfort and encouragement b. To bring unity to the body of Christ c. To provide spiritual power to believers
4. What does the Holy Spirit teach believers? a. The truth about God and His Word b. How to live a godly life c. Both A and B
5. What is the source of spiritual gifts given to believers? a. The Holy Spirit b. Personal effort and dedication c. Other believers in the church
6. How does the Holy Spirit help to transform the lives of believers? a. By guiding them into a deeper understanding of truth b. By conforming them to the image of Jesus c. By providing comfort and encouragement
7. What is the significance of the presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers? a. Evidence of salvation b. Empowerment to live a victorious life c. Both A and B
8. How does the Holy Spirit bring unity to the body of Christ? a. By empowering believers to serve in unique and meaningful ways b. By uniting believers regardless of cultural, racial, or denominational differences c. By offering comfort and encouragement
9. What is the role of the Holy Spirit as a helper and advocate for believers? a. To intercede for them and provide strength in difficult times b. To teach and guide them in their faith c. To provide comfort and encouragement
10. What is the ultimate goal of the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers? a. To bring unity to the body of Christ b. To empower them to live a victorious life c. To conform them to the image of Jesus and enable them to live a holy and righteous life.

Lesson Presentation.

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Ask the class if they have heard of the Holy Spirit before.
2. Write the phrase “The Holy Spirit” on the board and ask the class to brainstorm what they know about it.
3. Briefly summarize the responses and ask if there is anything else they would like to know.

Main Body (30 minutes):

1. Explain that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity in Christianity, alongside God the Father and Jesus the Son.
2. Discuss the role of the Holy Spirit as the source of spiritual power, guide and teacher, comforter, helper, and evidence of salvation.
3. Use Bible verses to support the significance of the Holy Spirit, such as Acts 1:8, John 14:16-17, and Romans 8:26-27.
4. Highlight the role of the Holy Spirit in unifying the body of Christ, regardless of cultural, racial, or denominational differences.
5. Explain the significance of the Holy Spirit as the source of spiritual gifts and the agent of transformation in the lives of believers.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

1. Summarize the main points of the lesson.
2. Ask the class if they have any questions or insights about the Holy Spirit.
3. Encourage the class to read and study the Bible to learn more about the Holy Spirit.
4. Close the lesson with a prayer, asking for the Holy Spirit to be present and active in the lives of each person.

Assessment (10 minutes):

1. Give a fill-in-the-blank or multiple-choice quiz to assess the understanding of the class.
2. Allow time for individual reflection on what they have learned and how they can apply it to their lives.
3. Encourage class members to share their reflections and insights with one another.

Extension Activities:

1. Assign a research project on the Holy Spirit, including its role in the Old and New Testaments.
2. Encourage class members to seek the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives.
3. Suggest reading material such as books or articles about the Holy Spirit to deepen their understanding.

Weekly Assessment / Test

1. The Holy Spirit is the ________ person of the Holy Trinity in Christianity.
2. The Holy Spirit is seen as the _________ of God that is present in all believers.
3. The Holy Spirit helps people understand the ________ about God.
4. The Holy Spirit is the giver of ________ gifts.
5. The Holy Spirit serves as a ________ and helper to believers.
6. The presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is seen as evidence of their __________.
7. The Holy Spirit works in the lives of believers, transforming them into the likeness of ________.
8. The Holy Spirit unites believers in the body of Christ, creating a harmonious __________.
9. The Holy Spirit fills and anoints believers, giving them the power to live a ________ life.
10. The ultimate goal of the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is to conform them to the image of ________ and enable them to live a holy and righteous life.