The Temptation of Jesus Christ and The Call of the Disciples Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Topic: Temptation of Jesus, Disciples’ Call, Names
Sub-topic: Meaning, Significance, Call Process, Disciples’ Names
- Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour:
- Quick recall: Ask students about the previous lesson on Jesus preparing for His ministry.
Key Words:
- Temptation, Significance, Call, Disciples, Names.
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students should understand the meaning and significance of the Temptation of Jesus.
- Students should know how Jesus called His disciples and why they are important.
- Students should be able to list the names of Jesus’ disciples.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening (to the story of temptation)
- Memorization (recalling names of disciples)
- Communication (expressing understanding of concepts)
Learning Materials:
- Pictures depicting Jesus’ temptations.
- Illustrations of disciples being called by Jesus.
- List of disciples’ names.
Content:
The Temptation of Jesus Christ:
- Meaning:
- Temptation means being tested or asked to do something wrong.
- Significance:
- Jesus faced temptations to show us how to stay strong and do what’s right.
How Jesus Calls His Disciples:
- Calling Disciples:
- Jesus chose special friends called disciples to help Him.
- Invitation to Follow:
- Jesus invited them to follow Him and learn from Him.
- Simple People:
- Most disciples were ordinary people, not rich or famous.
- Learning Together:
- They traveled with Jesus, learning about love, kindness, and helping others.
List of Disciples:
- Peter
- James
- John
- Andrew
- Philip
- Bartholomew
- Matthew
- Thomas
- James (son of Alphaeus)
- Thaddaeus
- Simon (the Zealot)
- Judas Iscariot
Why Disciples Matter:
- Disciples helped Jesus spread His teachings of love and kindness
The Three Temptations of Jesus Christ:
- First Temptation – Stones to Bread:
- Temptation: Satan suggested Jesus turn stones into bread to satisfy His hunger.
- Significance: Jesus resisted, teaching us that spiritual needs are more important than physical desires.
- Second Temptation – Jump from the Temple:
- Temptation: Satan challenged Jesus to jump off the temple, claiming angels would save Him.
- Significance: Jesus refused, showing that we shouldn’t test God’s protection for selfish reasons.
- Third Temptation – Kingdoms of the World:
- Temptation: Satan offered Jesus all the world’s kingdoms if He worshipped him.
- Significance: Jesus rejected earthly power, emphasizing that worshiping God is more important than worldly gains.
Overall Significance:
- Jesus’ temptations teach us to prioritize spiritual values over immediate gratification, not to misuse God’s protection, and to avoid compromising our devotion to God for worldly pursuits. It shows His unwavering commitment to God’s will and sets an example for us in overcoming temptation
Evaluation
- In the first temptation, Satan suggested Jesus turn stones into __________. a) Water
b) Bread
c) Gold
d) Fish - The first temptation was about satisfying Jesus’ __________. a) Thirst
b) Hunger
c) Sleep
d) Boredom - Jesus resisted turning stones into bread, teaching us to prioritize __________ needs. a) Physical
b) Emotional
c) Material
d) Social - In the second temptation, Satan challenged Jesus to jump off the __________. a) Mountain
b) Tree
c) Temple
d) House - Satan claimed angels would save Jesus if He jumped off the temple, but Jesus refused to __________ God. a) Respect
b) Test
c) Ignore
d) Question - The second temptation teaches us not to __________ God’s protection for selfish reasons. a) Seek
b) Test
c) Doubt
d) Ignore - In the third temptation, Satan offered Jesus all the world’s __________ if He worshipped him. a) Houses
b) Kingdoms
c) Animals
d) Rivers - Jesus rejected the offer of all the kingdoms, emphasizing that __________ God is more important. a) Loving
b) Pleasing
c) Worshiping
d) Ignoring - Overall, Jesus’ temptations teach us to prioritize __________ values over immediate desires. a) Spiritual
b) Physical
c) Material
d) Social - The first temptation was about turning stones into __________. a) Water
b) Bread
c) Gold
d) Fish - The second temptation involved Satan challenging Jesus to jump off the __________. a) Mountain
b) Tree
c) Temple
d) House - The third temptation offered Jesus all the __________ kingdoms if He worshipped Satan. a) Heavenly
b) World’s
c) Underwater
d) Desert’s - Jesus rejected earthly __________, emphasizing devotion to God. a) Power
b) Wisdom
c) Beauty
d) Joy - The second temptation warns against testing God’s __________ for selfish reasons. a) Patience
b) Protection
c) Presence
d) Punishment - Overall, Jesus’ temptations show His commitment to God’s __________ and set an example for us. a) Wisdom
b) Will
c) Wishes
d) Wants
How Jesus Calls His Disciples:
- Calling Disciples:
- Jesus walked by the sea and saw fishermen, like Peter and Andrew.
- He said, “Follow me,” inviting them to be His special friends.
- Simple People:
- Most disciples were ordinary folks, not rich or famous.
- Jesus chose them to learn and share His teachings of love and kindness.
- Invitation to Follow:
- Jesus called each disciple personally, saying, “Come and follow me.”
- They left their work and families to learn from Him and help spread God’s love.
List of Disciples:
- Peter
- James
- John
- Andrew
- Philip
- Bartholomew
- Matthew
- Thomas
- James (son of Alphaeus)
- Thaddaeus
- Simon (the Zealot)
- Judas Iscariot
Why Disciples Matter:
- Disciples helped Jesus share His message, and their stories continue to inspire people worldwide.
Evaluation
- Jesus called disciples by the __________. a) River
b) Sea
c) Mountain
d) Desert - Most disciples were __________ people, not rich or famous. a) Ordinary
b) Extraordinary
c) Famous
d) Wealthy - Jesus invited disciples to be His __________ friends. a) Special
b) Ordinary
c) Casual
d) Temporary - The disciples left their work and families to learn from __________. a) Themselves
b) Strangers
c) Jesus
d) Animals - Jesus personally called each disciple to __________ Him. a) Watch
b) Follow
c) Ignore
d) Lead - The disciples were asked to follow Jesus and spread __________ love. a) Their
b) God’s
c) Neighbor’s
d) Animal’s - What did Jesus say to the fishermen Peter and Andrew when He called them? a) “Come and follow me.”
b) “Stay where you are.”
c) “Go away.”
d) “Fish somewhere else.” - The disciples were chosen to learn and share Jesus’ teachings of __________ and kindness. a) Hate
b) Love
c) Greed
d) Rudeness - Why did the disciples leave their work and families? a) To go on a vacation.
b) To learn from Jesus and help spread God’s love.
c) Because they were bored.
d) Because Jesus told them to. - What did Jesus say to call each disciple personally? a) “Come and follow me.”
b) “Stay away.”
c) “I don’t need you.”
d) “Do your own thing.” - Who were the disciples invited to be by Jesus? a) Ordinary friends.
b) Casual friends.
c) Special friends.
d) Temporary friends. - What was the main message Jesus wanted the disciples to spread? a) Hate and greed.
b) Love and kindness.
c) Jealousy and anger.
d) Rudeness and selfishness. - Most disciples were __________ people chosen by Jesus. a) Famous
b) Ordinary
c) Rich
d) Rude - Why do the disciples matter in the story of Jesus? a) They were rich.
b) They were famous.
c) They helped spread Jesus’ message of love.
d) They ignored Jesus. - How did Jesus call the disciples to follow Him? a) By shouting from a distance.
b) By writing a letter.
c) Personally, saying, “Come and follow me.”
d) By sending a messenger.
Presentation
- Revision (Step 1):
- Briefly review the previous lesson on how Jesus prepared for His ministry.
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- Introduction (Step 2):
- Introduce the new topic: Temptation of Jesus, His disciples’ call, and their names.
- Explain that temptations are challenges or tests, and disciples are special friends of Jesus.
- Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
- Meaning of Temptation: Explain what temptation means – being tested or asked to do something wrong.
- Significance: Discuss why Jesus’ temptations are important, emphasizing His choices to do what’s right.
- Disciples’ Call: Describe how Jesus called His disciples, inviting them to follow Him.
- Names of Disciples: List and show pictures of Jesus’ disciples, emphasizing their importance in spreading His teachings.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Storytelling: Narrate the story of Jesus’ temptations in simpler terms.
- Role Play: Have students act out the scene of Jesus calling His disciples.
- Interactive Session: Ask questions to ensure understanding.
- Assessment:
- Question and Answer Session: Pose ten questions related to the topic for students to answer.
- Drawing Activity: Ask students to draw a picture depicting one of the scenes discussed.
Evaluation:
- What is the meaning of the Temptation of Jesus?
- Why are Jesus’ temptations significant?
- How did Jesus call His disciples?
- Why did Jesus choose disciples to be His special friends?
- Can you name one disciple of Jesus?
- What is the importance of the disciples in Jesus’ story?
- Why did Jesus call people to follow Him?
- List three disciples of Jesus.
- What does temptation mean?
- How did the disciples help spread Jesus’ teachings?
Conclusion:
- Go around the class to mark drawings and assess student understanding.
- Provide positive feedback, reinforce key points, and encourage students to share what they learned with their families.
- Assign a simple homework task related to the lesson content