JESUS PRAYS TO THE FATHER PRIMARY 4 LESSON NOTE SECOND TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS) WEEK 8
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Plan Lesson Note
Subject : Christian Religious Studies
Class : Primary Four
Class : Second Term
Week : Week 8
Topic : Jesus prays to the Father
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Explain the word prayer
- Explain why Jesus prayed
- List out the content of Jesus’ prayer
Learning Activities :
- Pupils in groups take turn to discuss Jesus prayer
- Pupils in pair list out the content of Jesus’ prayer
- Pupils as a class explain the word prayer
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creativity and Imagination
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Audio Visual Resources
- The Holy Bible
1 Tim 2 : 8
Mark 1 : 35
Psalm 100 : 4
A chart listing the Lord’s prayer
Content :
Jesus prays to the Father
Prayer is talking to God
The meaning of prayer.
Prayer is the master key
Prayer is a way of communicating with God.
It’s like having a conversation with someone who loves us very much and wants to listen to us.
There are many ways to pray, and different people pray in different ways. Some people pray quietly by themselves, while others pray out loud with a group of people. Some people use specific prayers that have been passed down through their religion or culture, while others make up their own prayers.
Here are some examples of different types of prayer:
- Gratitude prayer: This is when we thank God for all the good things in our lives. We might say, “Thank you, God, for my family, my friends, my home, and my health.”
- Petition prayer: This is when we ask God for something we need or want. We might say, “Please, God, help me do well on my test tomorrow,” or “Please, God, help my friend who is sick feel better soon.”
- Forgiveness prayer: This is when we ask God to forgive us for something we did wrong. We might say, “I’m sorry, God, for being mean to my sister,” or “Please forgive me, God, for lying.”
- Praise prayer: This is when we give thanks to God for who he is and all the wonderful things he has done. We might say, “You are amazing, God! You made the stars and the oceans and all the creatures on earth. Thank you for loving us so much!”
Remember, prayer is a way to connect with God and to express our feelings and needs to him. It’s a way to show our love and gratitude, ask for help, and seek forgiveness. Anyone can pray, no matter where they are or what language they speak.
Evaluation
- What is prayer? a) A way of communicating with God b) A type of exercise c) A way of communicating with friends
- What are some reasons people might pray? a) To give thanks b) To ask for help c) To watch television
- Which type of prayer is used to ask for something? a) Gratitude prayer b) Petition prayer c) Praise prayer
- Which type of prayer is used to say sorry for something? a) Gratitude prayer b) Petition prayer c) Forgiveness prayer
- Can anyone pray? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe
- Is it okay to pray in a group? a) Yes b) No c) It depends
- What is a prayer of gratitude? a) A prayer that asks for help b) A prayer that thanks God for things in our lives c) A prayer that asks for forgiveness
- What is a prayer of petition? a) A prayer that asks for help b) A prayer that thanks God for things in our lives c) A prayer that asks for forgiveness
- What is a prayer of forgiveness? a) A prayer that asks for help b) A prayer that thanks God for things in our lives c) A prayer that says sorry for something
- Why do people pray? a) To communicate with God b) To watch television c) To play video games
Why Jesus Prayed To The Father
Jesus was a very special person who lived a long time ago. He is known by many people around the world as the Son of God. One of the things that Jesus did while he was on earth was to pray. He prayed to God the Father, just like we do when we pray.
So, why did Jesus pray? Well, there are several reasons why Jesus prayed, and here are some of them:
- To set an example for us: Jesus knew that prayer was important, and he wanted to show us how to pray. He wanted us to know that we can talk to God about anything and that God is always listening to us.
- To communicate with God: Jesus prayed to talk to God, just like we do. He talked to God about important things, like asking for help, giving thanks, and asking for forgiveness.
- To seek guidance: Jesus prayed to ask God for guidance and wisdom. Sometimes, he would go to a quiet place to pray and think about what God wanted him to do.
Here are some examples from the Bible of when Jesus prayed:
- 1 Tim 2 : 8 – In this passage, the apostle Paul is writing to Timothy, a leader in the early Christian church. He encourages Timothy and all Christians to pray for all people, including leaders and authorities.
- Mark 1 : 35 – In this passage, Jesus gets up very early in the morning, before the sun has risen, and goes to a quiet place to pray. He spends time alone with God before beginning his day.
- Psalm 100 : 4 – This is a psalm from the Old Testament that talks about praising God. Jesus would have known this psalm and may have prayed it himself.
Jesus prayed to set an example for us, to communicate with God, and to seek guidance. We can learn from Jesus’ example and pray to God about anything, knowing that God is always listening to us
Evaluation
- Who did Jesus pray to? a) The Holy Spirit b) God the Father c) Himself
- Why did Jesus pray? a) To show us how to pray b) To communicate with God c) To get attention
- What did Jesus pray about? a) Important things like asking for help, giving thanks, and asking for forgiveness b) His favorite things c) Nothing in particular
- Why did Jesus go to a quiet place to pray? a) To avoid distractions b) To be alone with God c) To show off
- Which book of the Bible talks about the importance of prayer? a) Genesis b) 1 Timothy c) Revelation
- What is 1 Timothy 2:8 about? a) The importance of prayer for all people, including leaders and authorities b) The importance of reading the Bible c) The importance of eating healthy
- What did Jesus do before beginning his day in Mark 1:35? a) Went to the market b) Went for a walk c) Went to a quiet place to pray
- What is Psalm 100:4 about? a) Praising God b) Praising people c) Praising animals
- Why did Jesus seek guidance in his prayers? a) To know what God wanted him to do b) To show off c) Because he was bored
- What can we learn from Jesus’ example of praying? a) That prayer is important b) That we can talk to God about anything c) Both a and b
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
This prayer is often called the “Our Father” The Lord’s prayer or the “Pater Noster” and is one of the most well-known prayers in Christianity. It was taught by Jesus to his disciples in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verses 9-13, and is also found in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verses 2-4.
The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer, providing an outline for how to pray. It begins by addressing God as “Our Father,” acknowledging that God is our Heavenly Father who is holy and worthy of our praise. The prayer then asks that God’s kingdom come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
The prayer then asks for daily provision, forgiveness of sins, and protection from temptation and evil. It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and reminds us to forgive others as we ask for forgiveness ourselves.
The Lord’s Prayer is a powerful and meaningful prayer that reminds us of God’s love for us and provides a framework for our own prayers.
Evaluation
- What is another name for the Lord’s Prayer? a) The Hail Mary b) The Pater Noster c) The Serenity Prayer
- Who taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples? a) Moses b) David c) Jesus
- How many times is the Lord’s Prayer mentioned in the New Testament? a) One time b) Two times c) Three times
- Who is the prayer addressed to? a) Jesus b) The Holy Spirit c) God the Father
- What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer? a) Our Father in heaven b) Hallowed be your name c) Your kingdom come
- What does the prayer ask for God’s will to be done? a) On earth as it is in heaven b) In heaven as it is on earth c) In the future
- What does the prayer ask for forgiveness for? a) Our debts b) Our enemies c) Our blessings
- What does the prayer ask for protection from? a) Temptation b) Salvation c) Wealth
- What does the prayer remind us to do? a) Forgive others b) Judge others c) Ignore others
- What does the prayer emphasize the importance of? a) Forgiveness b) Retaliation c) Judgement
Lesson Presentation
Revision
Revise the previous topic which was SECOND TERM MID TERM TEST PRIMARY 4 LESSON NOTE SECOND TERM CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS) WEEK 7
Introduction:
- Begin by asking the students if they have ever prayed before or know what prayer is. Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- Explain that prayer is a way of communicating with God, and that it can be done in many different ways.
- Show pictures or illustrations of people praying and ask the students what they think is happening in the pictures.
Body:
- Ask the students why they think prayer is important. Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- Explain that prayer is important because it helps us connect with God, express our feelings and needs, and ask for forgiveness.
- Read and discuss 1 Thessalonians 5:17, which encourages us to pray without ceasing.
- Introduce the Lord’s Prayer and explain that it is a model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
- Break down the Lord’s Prayer into sections and discuss each section, explaining its meaning and significance.
- Ask the students to recite the Lord’s Prayer together, and encourage them to practice it at home.
Conclusion:
- Review the main points of the lesson, including what prayer is, why it is important, and the content of the Lord’s Prayer.
- Ask the students if they have any questions or if there is anything they would like to add.
- Have the students reflect on what they have learned by asking them to write or draw something that represents prayer to them.
- Hang the students’ work on the chart paper and display it in the classroom as a reminder of the importance of prayer
General Revision
- What is prayer? a) A way of communicating with God b) A type of exercise c) A way of communicating with friends
- What are some reasons people might pray? a) To give thanks b) To ask for help c) To watch television
- Who taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples? a) Moses b) David c) Jesus
- What is the Lord’s Prayer? a) A model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples b) A prayer that only priests can say c) A prayer that is only said on special occasions
- What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer? a) Our Father in heaven b) Hallowed be your name c) Your kingdom come
- What does the Lord’s Prayer ask for? a) Forgiveness of sins b) Daily provision c) Protection from temptation
- Why is prayer important? a) It helps us connect with God b) It helps us express our feelings and needs c) It helps us ask for forgiveness
- What does 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourage us to do? a) Pray without ceasing b) Stop praying after a certain amount of time c) Pray only when we need something
- Can anyone pray? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe
- What is a prayer of gratitude? a) A prayer that asks for help b) A prayer that thanks God for things in our lives c) A prayer that asks for forgiveness
Assignment
- Prayer is a way of __________ with God.
- The Lord’s Prayer is a model prayer that Jesus taught his __________.
- In the Lord’s Prayer, the first line is “Our Father in __________.”
- The Lord’s Prayer asks for God’s __________ to come.
- One reason people might pray is to give __________.
- In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for __________ bread.
- The Lord’s Prayer asks for forgiveness of our __________.
- Prayer is important because it helps us connect with __________.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourages us to pray __________ ceasing.
- Jesus prayed to communicate with God and to seek __________
Weekly Assessment /Test
- What is prayer?
- Who taught the Lord’s Prayer to his disciples?
- What is the first line of the Lord’s Prayer?
- What does the Lord’s Prayer ask for?
- Why is prayer important?
- What are some reasons people might pray?
- What is a prayer of gratitude?
- What is a prayer of petition?
- What does 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourage us to do?
- Why did Jesus pray?