How God Speaks to Us – Christian Religious Studies for Primary 4
Lesson Plan on “God Speaks to Us”
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 8–9 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Topic: God Speaks to Us
Sub-topic: How God Speaks and the Attitude We Should Show
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Mention ways through which God speaks to us.
- Identify the purpose of God speaking to us.
- Narrate how God spoke to Jacob.
- Explain the word “attitude.”
- Discuss the attitude we should show when God speaks.
Keywords
- God
- Speaks
- Purpose
- Attitude
Set Induction
The teacher will display a picture of Jacob sleeping with a ladder reaching heaven and ask the pupils what they see. The teacher will then link this to the ways God communicates with His people.
Entry Behavior
Pupils are aware of the concept of listening and obeying instructions in daily life.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Bible stories (Genesis 28:10–22)
- Flashcards with the word “Attitude” written on them
- Posters of biblical characters
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher will ask pupils to recall ways they listen to instructions from their parents, teachers, and elders.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
Content Development
1. Ways Through Which God Speaks to Us
- Through dreams and visions (e.g., Jacob’s dream)
- Through the Bible
- Through the Holy Spirit
- Through prophets and messengers
- Through signs in nature
2. The Purpose of God Speaking to Us
- To guide us in the right path
- To encourage and comfort us
- To reveal His plans for us
- To correct us when we go wrong
3. How God Spoke to Jacob
- Jacob was traveling and stopped to rest at night.
- He used a stone as a pillow and slept.
- In his dream, he saw a ladder reaching from earth to heaven.
- Angels were ascending and descending on the ladder.
- God spoke to Jacob, promising to bless him and his descendants.
4. What is Attitude?
Attitude refers to the way we feel or act toward something or someone.
5. The Right Attitude When God Speaks
- Be humble and listen carefully.
- Obey God’s instructions.
- Trust in His plans.
- Be thankful for His guidance.
- Share His message with others.
Evaluation Questions
- Mention three ways through which God speaks to us.
- Narrate the story of how God spoke to Jacob.
- Why does God speak to us?
- What is attitude?
- State two attitudes we should show when God speaks.
Class Activity Discussion FAQs
- What is a vision?
A vision is a way God reveals messages to people, often when they are awake. - How did God communicate with Jacob?
God spoke to Jacob in a dream. - What did God promise Jacob?
God promised to bless him and his descendants. - Can God still speak to us today?
Yes, God can speak to us through the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and other means. - What does it mean to obey God?
To obey God means to follow His instructions and commands.
Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities
Teacher’s Activities
- Revise the previous topic with pupils.
- Introduce the new topic using the picture of Jacob’s dream.
- Explain the ways God speaks and His purposes.
- Narrate the story of Jacob.
- Guide the pupils in discussing the right attitude when God speaks.
Learners’ Activities
- Respond to questions about listening to instructions.
- Listen carefully to the story of Jacob.
- Participate in the class discussion on attitudes.
- Practice narrating Jacob’s story in their own words.
Assessment
Answer the following:
- List two ways God speaks to us.
- What did Jacob use as a pillow in his dream?
- Why does God speak to us?
- What is attitude?
- Mention one attitude to show when God speaks.
Conclusion
The teacher will summarize the lesson by emphasizing that God speaks to guide, correct, and bless us. Pupils will be reminded to always listen to God with humility and obedience. Feedback will be provided based on their answers.