More Power of Jesus Christ Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 10

Topic: Jesus’ Miraculous Powers

Sub-topic: Healing, Raising from the Dead, Power Over Evil

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour:

• Ask students to recall a story about Jesus from the previous class.

Key Words:

• Powers, Healing, Raising, Evil, Diseases, Death.

Behavioural Objectives:

• By the end of the lesson, students should understand three powers of Jesus.
• Students should narrate the story of the paralyzed man and name one person Jesus raised from the dead.
• Students should explain the significance of Jesus’ healing, raising, and power over sin.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening (to stories)
• Memory (recalling key details)
• Expression (sharing thoughts)

Learning Materials:

• Bible stories illustrations.
• Pictures depicting Jesus healing and raising people.
• Simple drawings or charts.

Content:

1) More Powers of Jesus:

• Power Over Evil: Jesus cast out demons, showing His authority over evil forces.
• Power Over Diseases: He healed the sick, demonstrating control over illnesses.
• Power Over Death: Jesus raised the dead, showcasing His power over life and death.

2) Healing the Paralyzed Man:

• Jesus encountered a paralyzed man, brought by friends.
• Unable to reach Jesus due to the crowd, they lowered him through the roof.
• Jesus, seeing their faith, forgave the man’s sins and healed him.

3) People Jesus Raised from the Dead:

• Lazarus: A close friend, raised after four days in the tomb.
• Jairus’ Daughter: A young girl brought back to life.
• Widow’s Son at Nain: Jesus raised the widow’s son during a funeral procession.

4) Significance of Jesus’ Powers:

• Healing: Shows compassion, love, and the kingdom’s arrival.
• Raising from the Dead: Demonstrates victory over death, offering eternal life.
• Power Over Sin: Offers forgiveness and redemption.
• Power Over Death: Gives hope for life beyond the earthly.

Evaluation

1. Jesus demonstrated power over __________ forces. a) Good b) Neutral c) Evil d) Joyful
2. Jesus healed a paralyzed man whose friends lowered him through the __________. a) Door b) Window c) Roof d) Floor
3. Name one person in the Bible whom Jesus raised from the dead—__________. a) Adam b) Noah c) Lazarus d) Moses
4. The significance of Jesus’ healing includes showing __________ and love. a) Hatred b) Compassion c) Indifference d) Anger
5. Jesus raised __________ from the dead, a friend who was in the tomb for four days. a) Peter b) James c) Lazarus d) John
6. The paralyzed man’s friends had to lower him through the __________ to reach Jesus. a) Roof b) Wall c) Window d) Door
7. Jesus demonstrated power over __________ by casting out demons. a) Good b) Neutral c) Evil d) Joyful
8. One of the people Jesus raised from the dead was a young girl named __________. a) Mary b) Martha c) Jairus d) Sarah
9. The paralyzed man’s friends showed great __________ in bringing him to Jesus. a) Fear b) Doubt c) Faith d) Disbelief
10. Jesus’ power over __________ shows His authority over sickness. a) Health b) Wealth c) Diseases d) Joy
11. Jesus raised a widow’s __________ from the dead during a funeral procession. a) Daughter b) Son c) Sister d) Brother
12. Significance of Jesus’ raising from the dead includes giving __________ life. a) Temporary b) Eternal c) Short d) Brief
13. Healing by Jesus signifies His __________ for those in need. a) Apathy b) Sympathy c) Antipathy d) Empathy
14. Jesus demonstrated power over __________ by forgiving sins. a) Good b) Neutral c) Evil d) Sin
15. The significance of Jesus’ power over __________ is hope for eternal life. a) Pain b) Sin c) Joy d) Death

1. Revision (Step 1):
   • Briefly revisit the previous class’s topic on the powers of Jesus.
   • The Power of Jesus Christ 
2. Introduction (Step 2):
   • Introduce the new topic: “More Powers of Jesus” with focus on healing, raising, and power over evil.
3. Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
   • Discussion: Discuss Jesus’ powers over evil, diseases, and death in simpler terms.
   • Storytelling: Narrate the story of the paralyzed man and a brief mention of people Jesus raised from the dead.
   • Key Points: Emphasize the significance of these miracles—hope, compassion, and victory.
4. Learners’ Activities:
   • Story Recall: Ask students to retell the story of the paralyzed man in their own words.
   • Drawing Activity: Have students draw a simple illustration of Jesus healing or raising someone.
   • Discussion: Encourage students to share what they think the significance of Jesus’ powers is.
5. Assessment:
   • Evaluation Questions:
     1. What are three powers of Jesus discussed today?
     2. Narrate the story of the paralyzed man.
     3. Name one person Jesus raised from the dead.
     4. Why is Jesus’ healing significant?
     5. What does Jesus have power over in these stories?
     6. Draw a simple picture of Jesus healing someone.
     7. What do you think the paralyzed man felt after being healed?
     8. How does Jesus’ power over evil bring hope?
     9. Why is raising from the dead significant?
     10. Explain the meaning of compassion.

Conclusion:

• Go around the class to mark and assess learners’ understanding.
• Provide positive feedback and encourage them to share these stories with their families.
• Conclude by emphasizing the love and compassion Jesus showed through His miracles.