Jesus teaching on the kingdom of God Meaning and Types of Parables Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 2
Topic: Jesus Teaching on the Kingdom of God
Sub-topic: Understanding Parables and Their Messages
Duration: 45 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define parables as stories Jesus told to teach important lessons.
2. Identify and list types of parables illustrating the kingdom of God.
3. Narrate at least one parable and explain its message about the kingdom of God.

Key Words: Parables, Kingdom of God, Stories, Lessons

Entry Behaviour:
Ask students if they have heard any stories about Jesus or if they know what a parable is.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures of Jesus and parables (optional)
• Bible (optional)
• Storybook with parables (optional)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Recall with students any stories about Jesus they have heard before, especially those involving teachings about the kingdom of God. Relate these stories to the concept of parables.

Embedded Core Skills:
Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Storytelling

Learning Materials:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies, reference books with parables for children

Instructional Materials:

• Begin by revising the previous topic: “Last week, we learned about the power of Jesus and how he teaches us to forgive others.”
• Introduce the new topic: “Today, we will learn about Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God and how he used parables to explain important lessons.”

Content:

Define parables: Parables are stories that Jesus told to teach people about important things. 📖

ii) Types of parables:

1. Parable of the Mustard Seed 🌱
2. Parable of the Yeast 🍞
3. Parable of the Lost Sheep 🐑
4. Parable of the Prodigal Son 👦👨‍👦‍👦
5. Parable of the Good Samaritan 👨‍⚕️

iii) Narrate the stories or parables illustrating the kingdom of God:

1. Parable of the Mustard Seed: Jesus said the kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a big tree. It shows that even small things can become great in God’s kingdom. 🌳
2. Parable of the Yeast: Jesus said the kingdom of God is like yeast that a woman mixes into flour to make bread. It shows that God’s kingdom can spread and change things. 🍞
3. Parable of the Lost Sheep: Jesus told a story about a shepherd who had 100 sheep. When one got lost, he left the others to find it. This shows that God cares for each person and wants everyone to be part of his kingdom. 🐑
4. Parable of the Prodigal Son: Jesus told about a son who asked for his inheritance early and wasted it. When he returned home, his father welcomed him with open arms. This shows that God forgives us when we come back to him, no matter what we’ve done. 🤗
5. Parable of the Good Samaritan: Jesus told about a man who helped someone who was hurt, even though they were from different places. This shows that in God’s kingdom, we should love and help everyone, no matter who they are. ❤️

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What are parables? Answer: Parables are stories that Jesus told to teach people about important things.
2. What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed teach us? Answer: It teaches us that even small things can become great in God’s kingdom.
3. What does the Parable of the Yeast compare the kingdom of God to? Answer: It compares the kingdom of God to yeast that spreads and changes things.
4. What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep show? Answer: It shows that God cares for each person and wants everyone to be part of his kingdom.
5. What does the Prodigal Son ask for early in his story? Answer: He asks for his inheritance early.
6. What does the shepherd do when he finds the lost sheep? Answer: He welcomes it back with open arms.
7. What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach us? Answer: It teaches us to help and love everyone, no matter who they are.
8. How does the kingdom of God spread, according to the Parable of the Yeast? Answer: It spreads like yeast mixed into flour to make bread.
9. What does the Parable of the Prodigal Son teach us about God? Answer: It teaches us that God forgives us when we come back to him.
10. What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed compare the kingdom of God to? Answer: It compares it to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a big tree.
11. What does the Parable of the Yeast teach us about God’s kingdom? Answer: It teaches us that it can spread and change things.
12. What does the shepherd leave to find the lost sheep? Answer: He leaves the other sheep.
13. How should we treat others, according to the Parable of the Good Samaritan? Answer: We should help and love them.
14. What is the kingdom of God compared to in the Parable of the Mustard Seed? Answer: It is compared to a big tree that grows from a small seed.
15. What do we learn about forgiveness from the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Answer: We learn that God forgives us when we ask for forgiveness and come back to him.

Evaluation :

1. Parables are stories that Jesus told to teach people about __________ things. a) small b) important c) funny d) scary
2. The Parable of the Mustard Seed teaches us that even __________ things can become great in God’s kingdom. a) big b) small c) green d) round
3. In the Parable of the Yeast, Jesus compares the kingdom of God to __________. a) salt b) yeast c) sugar d) water
4. The Parable of the Lost Sheep shows that God cares for each __________. a) bird b) sheep c) flower d) fish
5. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the son asks for his __________ early. a) money b) food c) toys d) clothes
6. When the lost sheep is found, the shepherd __________. a) scolds it b) leaves it c) welcomes it back d) ignores it
7. The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to __________ everyone. a) help b) ignore c) laugh at d) run from
8. God’s kingdom can spread and change things like __________. a) water b) flour c) yeast d) sand
9. The Parable of the Prodigal Son shows that God __________ us when we come back to him. a) ignores b) forgives c) scolds d) forgets
10. Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a __________ in the Parable of the Mustard Seed. a) tree b) flower c) mountain d) river
11. The Parable of the Yeast teaches us that God’s kingdom can __________. a) shrink b) stay the same c) spread d) disappear
12. In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves the __________ to find the lost sheep. a) other sheep b) trees c) river d) house
13. The Parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that we should __________ others. a) ignore b) love c) hurt d) steal
14. The kingdom of God is like a tiny __________ in the Parable of the Mustard Seed. a) seed b) fruit c) leaf d) flower
15. The Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us about __________. a) forgiveness b) anger c) sadness d) punishment

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was:
Recap the lesson on the power of Jesus and forgiveness. Ask students to share what they remember about forgiveness and why it is important. The power of Jesus Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:
Explain to students what parables are: “Parables are stories that Jesus told to teach us important lessons about God and how we should live.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary:

• Ask students if they know any parables. If they do, encourage them to share what they know.
• List types of parables illustrating the kingdom of God:
  1. Parable of the Mustard Seed
  2. Parable of the Yeast
  3. Parable of the Lost Sheep
  4. Parable of the Prodigal Son
  5. Parable of the Good Samaritan
• Choose one parable and narrate it to the class, emphasizing its message about the kingdom of God.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Guide the discussion by asking questions like: “What do you think this parable teaches us?” or “How can we apply this lesson to our lives?”
• Correct any misunderstandings gently and encourage students to ask questions.

Learners Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations and the storytelling.
• Share their thoughts and feelings about the parables and their messages.

Assessment:
Observe students’ participation and understanding during the discussion and storytelling.

Evaluation Questions :

1. What is a parable?
2. Why did Jesus use parables to teach?
3. Can you name any parables about the kingdom of God?
4. What is the message of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
5. How does the Parable of the Yeast teach us about the kingdom of God?
6. What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep show us about God?
7. Why is the Parable of the Prodigal Son important?
8. What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach us about loving others?
9. How do parables help us understand God’s teachings better?
10. Can you share a lesson you learned from a parable?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation and understanding. Provide feedback and encourage students to remember the lessons about Jesus’ teachings and the kingdom of God.