Jesus Teachings on Christians as the Salt of the Earth Christian Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note
Week 9 – Jesus’ Teachings on Christians as the Salt of the Earth
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 – 9 years
Topic: Jesus’ Teachings on Christians as the Salt of the Earth
Sub-topic: Meaning and Application of Jesus’ Teaching on Salt
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain what Jesus meant by calling Christians “the salt of the earth.”
- Identify the uses of salt in daily life.
- Describe ways Christians can live as the salt of the earth.
- Apply Jesus’ teachings in their daily lives.
Keywords
- Salt – A substance that adds flavor and preserves food.
- Earth – The world we live in.
- Christian – A follower of Jesus Christ.
- Influence – The ability to affect others positively.
- Preserve – To keep something from spoiling.
Set Induction (Introduction)
The teacher will show a container of salt and ask:
- “What do we use salt for?”
- “What happens if food has no salt?”
After the pupils respond, the teacher will explain that just as salt is important in food, Christians are important in the world.
Entry Behavior
Pupils have learned about the importance of being good and following Jesus’ teachings.
Learning Resources and Materials
- A container of salt
- Bible (Matthew 5:13)
- A sample of food with and without salt
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils have learned that Jesus wants His followers to be good examples. This lesson will show how they can make a positive difference in the world.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Moral values
- Responsibility
Reference Books
- The Holy Bible (Matthew 5:13)
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
- Christian Religious Studies Textbooks for Primary Schools
Instructional Materials
- Bible
- Salt
- Food samples (optional)
Content
1. What Did Jesus Mean by “Christians as the Salt of the Earth”?
- Jesus said in Matthew 5:13, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, how can it be made salty again?”
- Salt adds taste to food, and it also preserves food from spoiling.
- Christians should live in a way that makes the world a better place, just like salt improves food.
- If Christians fail to do good, they become like tasteless salt—useless to the world.
2. The Importance of Salt in Everyday Life
Salt is important because it:
- Gives taste to food – Without salt, food is tasteless.
- Preserves food – It prevents food from spoiling.
- Cleans wounds – It helps to prevent infections.
- Melts ice – In cold countries, salt is used to melt ice on roads.
3. How Can Christians Be the Salt of the Earth?
Christians can act as the salt of the earth by:
- Living a good life – Being kind, truthful, and helpful.
- Helping others – Sharing with the needy and being a good friend.
- Obeying God’s commandments – Doing what is right according to the Bible.
- Teaching others about Jesus – Sharing the good news of God’s love.
- Bringing peace – Avoiding fights and helping others live in harmony.
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)
Choose the correct answer from the options given.
- Jesus said, “You are the ______ of the earth.”
a) Sugar
b) Salt
c) Light
d) Water - Salt makes food ______.
a) Bitter
b) Tasty
c) Cold
d) Hard - If salt loses its taste, it becomes ______.
a) Useful
b) Good
c) Useless
d) Special - Christians should be good ______ to others.
a) Examples
b) Fighters
c) Liars
d) Bullies - Salt helps to ______ food.
a) Preserve
b) Destroy
c) Spoil
d) Burn - Jesus’ teaching about salt is found in the book of ______.
a) Genesis
b) Matthew 5:13
c) Psalms
d) John - One way to be the salt of the earth is by ______ others.
a) Helping
b) Fighting
c) Hating
d) Cheating - Christians should always be ______.
a) Kind
b) Rude
c) Angry
d) Proud - Salt is used to add ______ to food.
a) Taste
b) Coldness
c) Smell
d) Heat - Christians should ______ others about Jesus.
a) Hide
b) Tell
c) Ignore
d) Push
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers)
- Why did Jesus compare Christians to salt?
- Because salt is useful, just as Christians should be useful in the world.
- What does salt do in food?
- It adds taste and preserves it from spoiling.
- How can we be the salt of the earth?
- By doing good, being kind, and telling others about Jesus.
- What happens if salt loses its taste?
- It becomes useless and is thrown away.
- Can we live without salt?
- No, because it is needed in food and for health.
- Where in the Bible does Jesus talk about salt?
- Matthew 5:13
- How can we be good examples in school?
- By helping friends, obeying teachers, and speaking the truth.
- Why is it important to be truthful?
- Because God wants us to always tell the truth.
- What should we do if we see someone in need?
- Help them if we can.
- What happens if Christians do not act as salt?
- The world will be full of evil and no one will know about God’s love.
Presentation Steps
- Teacher revises the previous topic.
- Teacher introduces the new topic.
- Teacher explains the meaning of being the salt of the earth.
- Teacher demonstrates how salt adds taste to food.
- Pupils share ways they can be the salt of the earth in their community.
- Teacher summarizes the lesson and asks questions.
Assessment (Short Answer Questions)
- What did Jesus mean when He said Christians are the salt of the earth?
- List two uses of salt.
- How can Christians make the world a better place?
- Where in the Bible did Jesus talk about salt?
- Why should Christians help others?
Conclusion
The teacher will explain that just as salt improves food, Christians should improve the world by doing good, helping others, and following Jesus’ teachings.