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The Early life of Jesus The Birth of Jesus Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan Presentation

  • Subject: Christian Religious Studies
  • Class: Primary 2
  • Term: Second Term
  • Week: 4
  • Topic: The Early Life of Jesus: Birth, Angel’s Message, Wise Men’s Gifts
  • Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

  • Quick review: Ask students to recall what they learned about prayer in the previous lessons.

Key Words:

  • Jesus, Birth, Angel, Joseph, Wise Men, Gifts, Significance.

Behavioural Objectives:

  • By the end of the lesson, students should be able to narrate the birth of Jesus.
  • Students should understand the message the angel gave to Joseph.
  • Students should name the gifts presented to Jesus by the wise men and know their significance.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Verbal communication (retelling stories)
  • Listening comprehension (understanding messages)

Learning Materials:

  • Pictures of the Nativity scene.
  • Simple illustrations of the angel’s message and the gifts.

Content:

The Early Life of Jesus:

  1. Birth of Jesus 🌟
    • Jesus was born in Bethlehem in a stable with animals.
    • Example: Mary and Joseph were there, and angels sang about His birth.
  2. Message to Joseph 🤵
    • An angel told Joseph in a dream that Mary’s baby was special.
    • Example: The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Joseph. Mary will have God’s special Son.”
  3. Gifts from Wise Men 🎁
    • Wise men from the East brought gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
    • Example: They followed a bright star to find Jesus and gave Him special presents.
  4. Bible Passages:
    • Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-7
    • Message to Joseph: Matthew 1:20-21
    • Gifts from Wise Men: Matthew 2:10-11

Evaluation

  1. Jesus was born in __________. a) Jerusalem
    b) Bethlehem
    c) Nazareth
    d) Egypt
  2. Mary and Joseph were in a __________ when Jesus was born. a) Castle
    b) Stable
    c) House
    d) Tent
  3. Angels sang about Jesus’ birth in the __________. a) Desert
    b) Mountains
    c) Fields
    d) Sky
  4. An angel spoke to __________ in a dream. a) Mary
    b) Jesus
    c) Joseph
    d) Wise men
  5. The angel told Joseph not to be __________. a) Happy
    b) Afraid
    c) Sad
    d) Angry
  6. The angel said Mary’s baby was __________. a) Ordinary
    b) Special
    c) Small
    d) Funny
  7. Wise men brought gifts to Jesus from the __________. a) North
    b) South
    c) East
    d) West
  8. The gifts were __________, frankincense, and myrrh. a) Silver, gold, and bronze
    b) Gold, silver, and diamonds
    c) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
    d) Wood, silver, and gold
  9. The wise men followed a bright __________ to find Jesus. a) Cloud
    b) Star
    c) Moon
    d) Sun
  10. Mary and Joseph were in __________ when the wise men visited. a) Jerusalem
    b) Bethlehem
    c) Nazareth
    d) Egypt
  11. The Bible passage about Jesus’ birth is found in __________. a) Matthew 3
    b) Luke 2
    c) Mark 1
    d) John 4
  12. The angel told Joseph that Mary’s baby’s name would be __________. a) Isaac
    b) David
    c) Jesus
    d) Elijah
  13. Angels sang about Jesus’ birth in the __________. a) Night
    b) Morning
    c) Afternoon
    d) Evening
  14. The wise men presented their gifts to Jesus in a __________. a) House
    b) Castle
    c) Stable
    d) Tent
  15. The message to Joseph is found in the book of __________. a) Genesis
    b) Exodus
    c) Matthew
    d) Luke

The Significance of the gifts

The gifts presented to Jesus by the three wise men hold symbolic significance:

  1. Gold:
    • Significance: Symbolizes kingship and royalty.
    • Meaning: Recognizes Jesus as a king, emphasizing His regal and sovereign nature.
  2. Frankincense:
    • Significance: Represents divinity and worship.
    • Meaning: Acknowledges Jesus as divine, worthy of adoration and worship.
  3. Myrrh:
    • Significance: Symbolizes mortality and sacrifice.
    • Meaning: Foreshadows Jesus’ sacrificial death, as myrrh was used in burial rituals.

Together, these gifts convey the profound aspects of Jesus’ identity – His royal authority, divine nature, and the sacrificial purpose of His life. The wise men’s offerings reflect their understanding and reverence for the unique significance of the newborn King.

Evaluation

  1. The gift of gold presented to Jesus by the wise men symbolizes His __________. a) Humility
    b) Divinity
    c) Ordinary nature
    d) Playfulness
  2. Frankincense represents the recognition of Jesus as a __________. a) Servant
    b) Shepherd
    c) King
    d) Teacher
  3. Myrrh signifies the __________ aspect of Jesus’ life. a) Eternal
    b) Mortal
    c) Playful
    d) Joyful
  4. Gold is a symbol of Jesus’ __________. a) Humanity
    b) Divinity
    c) Ordinary life
    d) Earthly kingdom
  5. Frankincense indicates the acknowledgment of Jesus’ __________. a) Mortality
    b) Ordinary life
    c) Divinity
    d) Playful nature
  6. Myrrh foreshadows Jesus’ __________. a) Miracles
    b) Teaching
    c) Sacrificial death
    d) Resurrection
  7. Gold emphasizes Jesus’ royal __________. a) Authority
    b) Humility
    c) Simplicity
    d) Playfulness
  8. Frankincense represents an attitude of __________ towards Jesus. a) Disrespect
    b) Worship
    c) Criticism
    d) Indifference
  9. Myrrh is associated with __________ in burial rituals. a) Celebration
    b) Joy
    c) Sorrow
    d) Festivity
  10. The wise men presented __________ as a gift to Jesus. a) Jewelry
    b) Gold
    c) Silver
    d) Wood
  11. The gift of frankincense signifies Jesus’ __________ nature. a) Ordinary
    b) Humble
    c) Divine
    d) Earthly
  12. Myrrh symbolizes Jesus’ __________ sacrifice. a) Joyful
    b) Playful
    c) Sacrificial
    d) Ordinary
  13. Gold is a representation of Jesus’ __________ as a king. a) Simplicity
    b) Servanthood
    c) Royalty
    d) Ordinary life
  14. Frankincense reflects the wise men’s __________ of Jesus. a) Critique
    b) Worship
    c) Disapproval
    d) Indifference
  15. Myrrh suggests a connection with Jesus’ __________ and burial. a) Birth
    b) Teaching
    c) Miracles
  1. Presentation (Step 1):
    • Quick revision of the previous lesson on prayer hindrances, requests, and answers.
    • Recap: What are some things that can hinder our prayers?
  2. Introduction (Step 2):
    • Introduce the new topic: The Early Life of Jesus.
    • Explain the sub-topics: Birth of Jesus, Message to Joseph, Wise Men’s Gifts, Significance of the Gifts.
  3. Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
    • Narrate Birth: Share the story of Jesus’ birth, mentioning the stable, Mary, Joseph, and angels.
    • Explain Message: Discuss the angel’s message to Joseph about Mary’s special baby.
    • Discuss Wise Men’s Gifts: Name the gifts brought by the wise men: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
    • Explain Significance: Share the symbolic meanings of the gifts.
  4. Learners’ Activities:
    • Story Retelling: Have students retell the story of Jesus’ birth in their own words.
    • Discussion: Ask questions about the angel’s message and the wise men’s gifts.
  5. Assessment:
    • Drawing Activity: Ask students to draw a picture representing the birth of Jesus or the wise men presenting gifts.
    • Questions: Pose simple questions about the topics discussed.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

  1. What is the topic of today’s lesson?
  2. Where was Jesus born?
  3. Who received a special message from an angel about Mary’s baby?
  4. Name one of the gifts brought by the wise men.
  5. What does gold symbolize among the wise men’s gifts?
  6. Why did the angel talk to Joseph in a dream?
  7. What does frankincense represent among the wise men’s gifts?
  8. Can you mention one person from the Bible who visited baby Jesus?
  9. What is the meaning of myrrh among the wise men’s gifts?
  10. Why do you think the wise men brought special gifts to Jesus?

Conclusion:

  • Teacher’s Activity: Go around the class to mark drawings and answer any questions students may have.
  • Feedback: Provide positive reinforcement and encourage students to share what they learned with their families.
  • Homework: Ask students to tell someone at home the story of Jesus’ birth and the wise men’s gifts.

 

 

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