God’s Saving Power: How God Protects and Delivers His People Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Christian Religious Studies – Primary 5

Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 10 years
Topic: God’s Saves
Sub-topic: Understanding Salvation and God’s Saving Power
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain the word “saves.”
2. Explain how God saves.
3. Discuss how God saves His people.

Keywords

• Save
• Salvation
• Deliverance
• Protection

Set Induction

Start the lesson by asking pupils if they have ever been in a difficult situation where someone helped them out. Use their experiences to introduce the concept of being saved.

Entry Behavior

Pupils might have a basic understanding of being rescued or helped but may not fully understand the concept of divine salvation.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)
• Illustrations showing examples of God saving His people
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss common situations where people need help or protection, and connect these experiences to the concept of God saving His people.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Reflection
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Visual aids depicting stories of salvation from the Bible

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)
• Illustrations of Biblical stories where God saved His people (e.g., Noah’s Ark, Daniel in the Lion’s Den)

Content

1. Explaining the Word “Saves”:
   • The word “saves” means to rescue, protect, or keep someone from harm.
   • It involves delivering someone from danger or difficulty.
2. How God Saves:
   • God saves us by protecting us from harm, guiding us through difficult times, and offering us salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).
   • God’s saving power is evident in many stories in the Bible, where He delivered His people from danger.
3. How God Saves His People:
   • Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of God saving His people.
   • Examples include:
     • Noah’s Ark: God saved Noah and his family from the flood by instructing him to build an ark (Genesis 6-9).
     • Daniel in the Lion’s Den: God saved Daniel from being eaten by lions when he was thrown into the den for praying to God (Daniel 6).
     • The Exodus: God saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt by parting the Red Sea and allowing them to escape (Exodus 14).

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The word “saves” means to ______ or protect someone from harm.
   a) Ignore
   b) Rescue
   c) Confuse
   d) Abandon
2. God saves us by ______ us from harm and guiding us through difficult times.
   a) Punishing
   b) Ignoring
   c) Protecting
   d) Testing
3. God’s saving power is shown in the story of ______ in the Lion’s Den.
   a) Joseph
   b) Daniel
   c) Moses
   d) David
4. God saved Noah and his family from the ______ by instructing him to build an ark.
   a) Earthquake
   b) Famine
   c) Flood
   d) Fire
5. The Bible verse John 3:16 teaches us that God gave His only Son so that we could be ______.
   a) Blessed
   b) Saved
   c) Tested
   d) Forgotten

FAQs with Answers

1. What does it mean to save someone?
   To save someone means to rescue, protect, or keep them from harm or danger.
2. How does God save us?
   God saves us by protecting us, guiding us, and offering us salvation through Jesus Christ.
3. Can you give an example of how God saved His people in the Bible?
   Yes, one example is when God saved Daniel from being eaten by lions in the Lion’s Den.
4. Why did God instruct Noah to build an ark?
   God instructed Noah to build an ark to save him and his family from the flood.
5. What is the significance of John 3:16?
   John 3:16 teaches us that God gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, so that we could be saved and have eternal life.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
Review the lesson on mercy and connect it to the idea of God saving us as an act of His mercy.

Step 2: Introducing the new topic
Introduce the word “saves” and discuss how God has saved His people throughout history and continues to do so today.

Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute
Encourage pupils to share any stories they know of God saving people, whether from the Bible or from their personal lives.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concept of being saved.
• Read and explain Psalm 18:2 and John 3:16.
• Show illustrations and tell stories of God saving His people from the Bible.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the Bible passages and stories.
• Participate in discussions about how God saves.
• Reflect on how God’s saving power applies to their lives.

Assessment

1. Define the word “saves.”
2. Explain how God saves us according to John 3:16.
3. Discuss one story from the Bible where God saved His people.

Evaluation Questions

1. What does it mean to save someone?
2. How does God show His saving power in the Bible?
3. Can you describe how God saved Daniel in the Lion’s Den?
4. What did God do to save Noah and his family?
5. How can we experience God’s saving power in our lives today?

Conclusion

Summarize the lesson by emphasizing God’s saving power, how He has saved His people in the past, and how He continues to save us today. Encourage pupils to trust in God’s protection and salvation.