Jesus the Way to the Father Christian Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Topic: Understanding Jesus as Our Saviour
Sub-topic: Jesus the Way to the Father, Being Born Again
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall the previous lesson about Jesus as our Saviour and share what they remember.
Key Words: Jesus, Saviour, God, born again, salvation, forgiveness
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Explain why Jesus is the way to God.
- Define what it means to be born again.
- Understand the importance of Jesus as our Saviour.
Embedded Core Skills: Reading, comprehension, critical thinking, communication
Learning Materials: Whiteboard, markers, pictures of Jesus, Bible stories book, reference books (Lagos State Scheme of Work,)
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies,
- John 14:6 (NIV): “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
- Acts 4:12 (NIV): “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
- John 3:3 (NIV): “Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'”
Content:
Jesus the Way to the Father:
- Define Who God Is:
- God is the creator of everything. 🌍
- He is loving, powerful, and always with us. 🙏
- Jesus is the Only Way to God Almighty:
- Jesus is like a bridge that helps us connect to God. 🌉
- He showed us how to live a good life and taught us about God’s love. ❤️
- Meaning and How a Person Can Be Born Again:
- Being born again means starting a new life with God. 🔄
- It happens when we ask Jesus into our hearts and decide to follow him. 🚶♂️
- Just like when we say sorry for our mistakes and ask for forgiveness, we become born again. 🙏
By understanding that Jesus is the way to God and choosing to follow him, we can have a closer relationship with God and experience his love in our lives.
Class Discussions :
- Who is God?
- God is the creator of everything and loves us very much.
- Why is Jesus called the Way to God?
- Jesus shows us how to connect with God and teaches us about God’s love.
- Can we reach God without Jesus?
- No, Jesus is the only way to God because he helps us understand and follow God’s ways.
- What does it mean to be born again?
- Being born again means starting a new life with God by asking Jesus into our hearts.
- How can a person be born again?
- By saying sorry for our mistakes, asking Jesus for forgiveness, and deciding to follow him.
- Why is it important to be born again?
- Being born again helps us have a closer relationship with God and experience his love.
- Can anyone be born again?
- Yes, anyone who believes in Jesus and wants to follow him can be born again.
- Is being born again like starting over?
- Yes, it’s like starting a new life with God and making better choices.
- Do we need to be born again more than once?
- No, being born again happens once when we decide to follow Jesus, but we can always ask for his help and forgiveness.
- What happens after someone is born again?
- They start to live their life following Jesus’ teachings and experiencing God’s love in their lives.
Evaluation :
- God is the _________ of everything.
- a) creator
- b) destroyer
- c) builder
- d) maker
- Jesus is the only _________ to God Almighty.
- a) road
- b) path
- c) way
- d) route
- Being born again means starting a new life with _________.
- a) friends
- b) family
- c) God
- d) teachers
- When we ask Jesus into our _________, we become born again.
- a) house
- b) heart
- c) hand
- d) head
- Jesus teaches us about _________ love.
- a) God’s
- b) teacher’s
- c) friend’s
- d) parent’s
- We can connect with God by following _________.
- a) rules
- b) Jesus
- c) friends
- d) pets
- Why is Jesus called the Way to God? Because he helps us understand and follow _________ ways.
- a) our
- b) teacher’s
- c) God’s
- d) friend’s
- Being born again helps us have a closer relationship with _________.
- a) ourselves
- b) friends
- c) God
- d) parents
- Can anyone be born again? Yes, anyone who believes in Jesus and wants to _________ him.
- a) ignore
- b) follow
- c) leave
- d) hurt
- What happens after someone is born again? They start to live their life following _________ teachings.
- a) Jesus’
- b) teacher’s
- c) friend’s
- d) parent’s
- Who is Jesus?
- a) The Way to God
- b) A friend
- c) A teacher
- d) A king
- What does it mean to be born again?
- a) Starting a new life with God
- b) Starting a new life with friends
- c) Starting a new life with toys
- d) Starting a new life with books
- Why is Jesus the only way to God?
- a) He teaches us about God’s love
- b) He shows us the right path
- c) He helps us understand God’s ways
- d) All of the above
- How can a person be born again?
- a) By asking Jesus into their heart
- b) By following their friends
- c) By ignoring Jesus
- d) By being mean to others
- Why is it important to be born again?
- a) To have a closer relationship with God
- b) To have more toys
- c) To make more friends
- d) To watch more TV
Presentation :
Step 1: Revision
- The teacher revises the previous topic about Jesus as our Saviour by asking questions and discussing key points with the students. Understanding Jesus as Our Saviour Christian Religious Studies Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic, “Understanding Jesus as Our Saviour,” explaining that it is about why Jesus is important to Christians and how he helps and saves people.
Step 3: Teacher’s Activities
- The teacher explains why Jesus is called the way to God, using examples and simple language that the students can understand.
- Using stories from the Bible and real-life examples, the teacher defines what it means to be born again and why it’s important.
- The teacher discusses the importance of Jesus as our Saviour, emphasizing his love, forgiveness, and the gift of salvation.
Learners Activities
- Students listen attentively and participate in discussions.
- They ask questions if they don’t understand something and share their thoughts about Jesus as our Saviour.
Assessment:
- The teacher assesses students’ understanding through class discussions and questioning.
- The teacher observes students’ participation and engagement during the lesson.
Evaluation:
- Who is Jesus to Christians?
- Why is Jesus called the way to God?
- What does it mean to be born again?
- How can a person be born again?
- Why is being born again important?
- What is salvation?
- Can anyone be born again?
- How does Jesus show his love for us?
- What does Jesus offer us as our Saviour?
- How can we show gratitude to Jesus for being our Saviour?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes round to mark students’ participation and understanding of the topic.
- The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus as our Saviour and encourages students to think about how they can apply what they’ve learned in their lives.
