How Jesus Demonstrated Love to Mankind – Lesson for Primary 4

Unified Lesson Plan Note

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary Four
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Topic: Conditions Necessary for the Forgiveness of Sins

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify various ways by which Jesus showed love to people.
2. Mention instances where Jesus demonstrated His love for mankind.
3. Explain the extent of Jesus’ love for mankind.

Learning Activities

• Pupils take turns reading Bible passages.
• Pupils identify ways Jesus showed love to people.
• Pupils mention instances where Jesus demonstrated love for mankind.
• Pupils explain the extent of Jesus’ love for mankind.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Instructional Resources

• The Holy Bible
• Printed Bible passages: Matt. 5:44-48, John 15:12, Mark 10:46-50, Luke 19:1-10, John 8:1-11
• Visual aids (illustrations of Bible stories)

Content

Ways Jesus Showed Love

1. Healing the Sick: Jesus healed people’s illnesses, like the paralyzed man who regained his ability to walk.
2. Feeding the Hungry: Jesus fed over 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish (John 6:1-14).
3. Forgiving Sins: Jesus forgave sinners, like the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11).
4. Spending Time with People: Jesus spent time with the poor, sick, and outcasts, like Zacchaeus the tax collector (Luke 19:1-10).
5. Sacrificing Himself: Jesus willingly died on the cross so that humanity could be saved and have eternal life (John 3:16).

Bible Examples

1. Matthew 5:44-48: Jesus taught to love enemies and pray for persecutors.
2. John 15:12: “Love each other as I have loved you.”
3. Mark 10:46-50: Jesus healed blind Bartimaeus who called out to Him.
4. Luke 19:1-10: Jesus dined with Zacchaeus, leading to his repentance.
5. John 8:1-11: Jesus forgave a woman caught in adultery and encouraged her to sin no more.

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Greet students and introduce the topic.
• Ask questions about previous knowledge of Jesus.
• Share an overview of how Jesus showed love to people.

Lesson Development (25 minutes)

1. Read and explain Bible passages:
   • Matthew 5:44-48: Loving enemies.
   • John 15:12: Command to love one another.
   • Mark 10:46-50: Healing Bartimaeus.
   • Luke 19:1-10: Zacchaeus’ transformation.
   • John 8:1-11: Forgiving the adulterous woman.
2. Discuss how Jesus’ love inspires us to treat others kindly.

Class Activity (20 minutes)

• Individual Work: Pupils answer worksheet questions.
• Group Work: Pupils discuss how they can demonstrate love in their daily lives.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap the main points.
• Ask pupils how they can apply Jesus’ teachings on love.
• Encourage them to be kind and forgiving.

Evaluation

1. How did Jesus show love to the sick?
   a) He healed them.
   b) He ignored them.
   c) He laughed at them.
2. What did Jesus do when Bartimaeus called out for help?
   a) He healed him.
   b) He walked away.
   c) He scolded him.
3. What command did Jesus give in John 15:12?
   a) Love each other.
   b) Hate your enemies.
   c) Ignore others.
4. How did Jesus show love to Zacchaeus?
   a) He visited him.
   b) He condemned him.
   c) He ignored him.

Answers: 1-a, 2-a, 3-a, 4-a

Homework

1. Jesus healed the ________.
2. Jesus commanded us to love each other as He has ________.
3. Zacchaeus was a ________ who repented after meeting Jesus.
4. Jesus forgave the ________ caught in adultery.
5. Jesus showed love by ________ Himself for mankind.

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