God Supplies Our Needs Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Christian Religious Studies – Primary 5

Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 10 years
Topic: God Supplies Our Needs
Sub-topic: Understanding God’s Provision
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain that God always supplies our needs.
2. Mention the ways God provides our needs.
3. List things God provides for us.

Keywords

• Provision
• Needs
• Supply
• Blessings

Set Induction

Start by asking pupils about their daily needs (e.g., food, clothing, shelter) and how they get these things. Discuss how they feel when their needs are met.

Entry Behavior

Pupils understand basic needs and have experienced receiving them from family and friends.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33)
• Pictures of daily provisions (e.g., food, clothing, school supplies)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how they are provided for by their parents or guardians and relate this to how God also provides for them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Gratitude
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Reflection

Learning Materials

• Visual aids showing examples of God’s provision (e.g., food, clothes, shelter)

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33)
• Illustrations depicting various provisions

Content

1. God Always Supplies Our Needs:
   • God promises to meet our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
   • He knows what we need before we even ask (Matthew 6:8).
2. Ways God Provides Our Needs:
   • Direct Provision: God provides directly through miracles or blessings (e.g., manna in the desert).
   • Through Others: God uses people to meet our needs (e.g., family, friends, and community).
   • Through Work: God provides opportunities and abilities to work and earn a living.
3. Things God Provides for Us:
   • Food and Water: Essential for our survival and health.
   • Clothing: To keep us warm and protected.
   • Shelter: To keep us safe and secure.
   • Health: Good health and healing when we are sick.
   • Love and Support: Emotional and spiritual support from God and others.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. God promises to meet our needs according to His riches in ______.
   a) Power
   b) Wisdom
   c) Glory
   d) Wealth
2. God provides for our needs through ______.
   a) Money only
   b) Direct provision, others, and work
   c) Our own efforts
   d) Only through our families
3. Essential items that God provides for us include food, ______, and shelter.
   a) Toys
   b) Money
   c) Clothing
   d) Games
4. God uses ______ to meet our needs sometimes.
   a) Animals
   b) Trees
   c) People
   d) Planets
5. ______ is essential for our survival and health.
   a) Entertainment
   b) Food and Water
   c) Decoration
   d) Books

FAQs with Answers

1. How does God supply our needs?
   God supplies our needs through direct provision, using others, and through our work.
2. What are some ways God provides for us?
   God provides directly, through people, and by giving us the ability to work.
3. What does the Bible say about God supplying our needs?
   The Bible says that God will meet all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
4. What types of needs does God provide?
   God provides for our needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health, and emotional support.
5. Why is it important to trust that God will supply our needs?
   Trusting God ensures that we have faith in His provision and learn to rely on Him for our daily needs.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
Review how God delivers us from danger and relates it to how He also provides for our needs.

Step 2: Introducing the new topic
Discuss how God provides for us and the different ways He ensures that our needs are met.

Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute
Encourage pupils to share any experiences where they felt their needs were met in a special way.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read and explain Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:31-33.
• Show pictures or illustrations of the provisions mentioned.
• Discuss the different ways God meets our needs.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the Bible passages and explanations.
• Participate in discussions about how they experience God’s provision.
• Reflect on the things God provides for them.

Assessment

1. How does God always supply our needs?
2. Mention two ways God provides for our needs.
3. List three things God provides for us.

Evaluation Questions

1. What does Philippians 4:19 say about God’s provision?
2. Name two ways God provides for our needs.
3. What are some essential things God provides for us?
4. How does God use others to help meet our needs?
5. Why should we trust God to supply our needs?

Conclusion

Summarize the lesson by highlighting how God is faithful in supplying our needs. Encourage pupils to recognize and be thankful for the provisions they receive.