God shows us mercy Christian Religious Studies Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Christian Religious Studies – Primary 5

Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 10 years
Topic: God Shows Us Mercy
Sub-topic: Understanding and Practicing Mercy
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Explain what mercy means.
2. Explain God’s mercy on us.
3. Discuss the need for us to be merciful to others.

Keywords

• Mercy
• Compassion
• Forgiveness
• Kindness

Set Induction

Begin by asking pupils about times when they have been forgiven or shown kindness, even when they didn’t deserve it. Discuss how such acts make them feel.

Entry Behavior

Pupils may have basic understanding of forgiveness and kindness but may not fully grasp the concept of mercy.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Luke 6:36, Ephesians 2:4-5)
• Pictures or illustrations of acts of mercy (e.g., helping someone in need, forgiving someone)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss experiences where they received or gave kindness and how it affected them. Connect these experiences to the concept of mercy.

Embedded Core Skills

• Empathy
• Compassion
• Communication
• Reflection

Learning Materials

• Visual aids depicting acts of mercy and compassion

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Luke 6:36, Ephesians 2:4-5)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Luke 6:36, Ephesians 2:4-5)
• Illustrations showing acts of mercy

Content

1. What Mercy Means:
   • Mercy is showing kindness and compassion to someone, especially when they don’t deserve it.
   • It involves forgiving others and helping those in need.
2. God’s Mercy on Us:
   • God shows us mercy by forgiving our sins and providing us with love and grace even when we don’t deserve it (Ephesians 2:4-5).
   • Mercy is part of God’s nature, and He extends it to us in many ways, including giving us chances to repent and start anew.
3. The Need to Be Merciful to Others:
   • We should be merciful to others as God is merciful to us (Luke 6:36).
   • Being merciful helps build positive relationships and creates a supportive community.
   • Acts of mercy include forgiving those who wrong us, helping those in need, and showing kindness to others.

Questions

1. Mercy is showing ______ and compassion to someone, even when they don’t deserve it.
   a) Anger
   b) Kindness
   c) Indifference
   d) Resentment
2. God shows us mercy by ______ our sins and loving us despite our faults.
   a) Ignoring
   b) Forgiving
   c) Punishing
   d) Forgetting
3. According to Luke 6:36, we should be ______ to others as God is merciful to us.
   a) Hostile
   b) Forgiving
   c) Indifferent
   d) Merciful
4. An example of showing mercy is ______ someone who has wronged you.
   a) Ignoring
   b) Forgiving
   c) Arguing with
   d) Avoiding
5. God’s mercy includes giving us ______ to repent and start anew.
   a) Opportunities
   b) Limitations
   c) Criticisms
   d) Punishments

Class Activity Discussion

1. What does mercy mean?
   Mercy means showing kindness and compassion to someone, especially when they don’t deserve it.
2. How does God show us mercy?
   God shows us mercy by forgiving our sins and providing us with love and grace even when we don’t deserve it.
3. Why should we be merciful to others?
   We should be merciful to others because it helps build positive relationships, creates a supportive community, and reflects God’s mercy towards us.
4. Can you give an example of an act of mercy?
   Forgiving someone who has wronged you or helping someone in need are examples of acts of mercy.
5. What does Luke 6:36 teach us about mercy?
   Luke 6:36 teaches us to be merciful to others as God is merciful to us.

Presentation

Step 1: Revising the previous topic
Review how God provides for our needs and relate it to how showing mercy can also be a form of providing for others’ emotional and spiritual needs.

Step 2: Introducing the new topic
Explain the concept of mercy, how God shows us mercy, and why it is important for us to be merciful to others.

Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute
Encourage pupils to share their experiences of receiving or giving mercy and discuss how it made them feel.

Teacher’s Activities

• Read and explain Luke 6:36 and Ephesians 2:4-5.
• Show illustrations of acts of mercy.
• Discuss the concept of mercy and how it applies to our daily lives.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the Bible passages and explanations.
• Participate in discussions about acts of mercy.
• Reflect on their own experiences with mercy and kindness.

Assessment

1. Define what mercy means.
2. Explain how God shows us mercy.
3. Discuss why it is important to be merciful to others.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the definition of mercy?
2. How does God show us mercy according to Ephesians 2:4-5?
3. Why is it important to practice mercy in our daily lives?
4. Give an example of an act of mercy.
5. What does Luke 6:36 say about being merciful?

Conclusion

Summarize the lesson by reinforcing the concept of mercy, how God shows us mercy, and the importance of being merciful to others. Encourage pupils to practice mercy in their daily interactions.