The parable of the Sower and the Ten Virgins Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Discovering Jesus’ Stories: Parables of the Sower and the Ten Virgins

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 3
Topic: Understanding Jesus’ Teachings on the Kingdom of God
Sub-topic: Exploring the Parables of the Sower and the Ten Virgins
Duration: 45 minutes

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

1. Explain the parables of the Sower and the Ten Virgins in simple terms.
2. Identify the lessons taught in each parable.
3. Understand the importance of these lessons in their daily lives.
4. List various actions to prepare for the kingdom of God.

Key Words: Parables, Kingdom of God, Sower, Ten Virgins, Lessons, Preparation

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 or illustrations of the Sower and the Ten Virgins (optional)
• Bible storybooks (optional)
• Reference books with simplified explanations of the 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 simplified explanations of the parables

Instructional Materials:

Content:

Explain the Parable of the Sower and the Ten Virgins:

• Parable of the Sower: Jesus told a story about a farmer who scattered seeds on different types of soil. Some seeds grew well, but others didn’t because of thorns or rocky ground. This story teaches us about how people receive God’s message differently, like seeds growing in different types of soil.
• Parable of the Ten Virgins: Jesus told a story about ten virgins waiting for a bridegroom. Five were wise and had enough oil for their lamps, while five were foolish and didn’t bring extra oil. When the bridegroom arrived, the wise virgins were ready, but the foolish ones were not. This story teaches us about being prepared for the return of Jesus, like the wise virgins who had enough oil for their lamps. 🌱🕯️

ii) Mention the Lessons in the Parables:

• Parable of the Sower: The lesson is about receiving God’s message and growing in faith. Just like seeds need good soil to grow, we need to have open hearts to accept God’s word and let it grow in us.
• Parable of the Ten Virgins: The lesson is about being prepared and ready for Jesus’ return. We should always be ready and have faith, just like the wise virgins who had enough oil for their lamps. ⏰🙏

iii) State the Importance of These Lessons:

• These lessons teach us important things about our faith and relationship with God. Understanding how to receive God’s message and being prepared for Jesus’ return helps us live a good Christian life and grow closer to God. 📖🛐

iv) List Various Things We Should Do in Preparation for the Kingdom of God:

1. Pray: Talking to God helps us grow closer to him and understand his message better.
2. Read the Bible: Learning from God’s word helps us know what he wants us to do.
3. Be Kind: Treating others with kindness and love shows that we are following Jesus’ teachings.
4. Forgive: Just as God forgives us, we should forgive others.
5. Help Others: Being helpful and caring for those in need shows that we are ready for God’s kingdom. 🙌🌟

Evaluation :

1. The parable of the sower teaches us about how people receive __________ message differently. a) God’s b) the teacher’s c) the farmer’s d) the neighbor’s
2. In the parable of the ten virgins, five were __________ and had enough oil for their lamps. a) wise b) foolish c) happy d) sad
3. The lesson from the parable of the sower is about receiving God’s message and growing in __________. a) anger b) faith c) sadness d) fear
4. Being prepared and ready for Jesus’ return is the lesson from the parable of the __________ virgins. a) five b) seven c) ten d) three
5. Understanding God’s word helps us know what he wants us to do, so we should __________ the Bible. a) play b) read c) eat d) throw
6. Being kind and loving to others shows that we are following __________ teachings. a) our own b) Jesus’ c) the teacher’s d) the parent’s
7. Forgiving others shows that we understand __________ forgives us. a) our friend b) our teacher c) God d) the neighbor
8. Talking to God helps us grow closer to him, so we should __________. a) dance b) sing c) pray d) shout
9. Treating others with kindness and love shows that we are ready for __________ kingdom. a) our own b) Jesus’ c) the teacher’s d) the parent’s
10. The parable of the sower teaches us about how seeds grow in different types of __________. a) soil b) water c) air d) fire
11. The lesson from the parable of the ten virgins is about being __________ for Jesus’ return. a) scared b) prepared c) worried d) angry
12. Learning from God’s word helps us know what he wants us to __________. a) say b) eat c) do d) play
13. Being helpful and caring for those in need shows that we are ready for God’s __________. a) home b) school c) kingdom d) park
14. Forgiving others means letting go of __________ feelings. a) happy b) sad c) angry d) scared
15. Being kind and loving to others is following Jesus’ __________. a) rules b) teachings c) games d) jokes

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is the parable of the sower about? Answer: The parable of the sower is about a farmer who plants seeds on different types of soil, teaching us how people receive God’s message differently.
2. Who were the characters in the parable of the ten virgins? Answer: The characters were ten virgins waiting for a bridegroom to arrive.
3. What lesson do we learn from the parable of the sower? Answer: We learn about receiving God’s message and growing in faith, just like seeds growing in good soil.
4. What lesson do we learn from the parable of the ten virgins? Answer: We learn about being prepared and ready for Jesus’ return, like the wise virgins who had enough oil for their lamps.
5. Why is it important to understand the lessons from these parables? Answer: Understanding these lessons helps us live good Christian lives and grow closer to God.
6. What should we do to prepare for the kingdom of God? Answer: We should pray, read the Bible, be kind to others, forgive, and help those in need.
7. How does the parable of the sower teach us about God’s message? Answer: It shows us that some people accept God’s message well, while others do not.
8. Why were the five virgins in the parable of the ten virgins called wise? Answer: They were called wise because they were prepared for the bridegroom’s arrival with enough oil for their lamps.
9. How can we grow in faith, according to the parable of the sower? Answer: By having open hearts to accept God’s word and letting it grow in us like seeds in good soil.
10. What does being prepared for Jesus’ return mean? Answer: It means being ready to meet Jesus whenever he comes back, like the wise virgins who had everything they needed.
11. Why is it important to read the Bible? Answer: Reading the Bible helps us know what God wants us to do and teaches us how to live good lives.
12. How can we be kind and loving to others? Answer: We can be kind by helping others, sharing, and treating everyone with respect and love.
13. What does forgiveness mean? Answer: Forgiveness means letting go of angry feelings and being willing to make peace with others.
14. How can we help those in need? Answer: We can help by sharing what we have, being kind, and offering a helping hand to those who are struggling.
15. What do these lessons teach us about being good Christians? Answer: They teach us to live our lives in a way that pleases God, by being prepared, loving, and kind to others.

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was:
Recap the previous lesson on Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God and ask students what they remember about the parables discussed. Jesus teaching on the kingdom of God Meaning and Types of Parables Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic:
Explain to students that today they will learn about two important parables Jesus told: the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

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

• Begin by explaining the Parable of the Sower: “Jesus told a story about a farmer who planted seeds on different types of soil. Some seeds grew well, but others didn’t because of thorns or rocky ground. This story teaches us how people receive God’s message differently.”
• Next, explain the Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Jesus told a story about ten virgins waiting for a bridegroom. Five were wise and had enough oil for their lamps, while five were foolish and didn’t bring extra oil. When the bridegroom arrived, the wise virgins were ready, but the foolish ones were not. This story teaches us about being prepared for Jesus’ return.”
• Ask students to share what they understand from each parable and what lessons they think they teach.

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 lessons.

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

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a parable?
2. What is the Parable of the Sower about?
3. Who were the characters in the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
4. Why were some of the virgins called wise?
5. What lesson do we learn from the Parable of the Sower?
6. What lesson do we learn from the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
7. Why is it important to understand the lessons from these parables?
8. How can we prepare for the kingdom of God?
9. What actions should we take to be like the wise virgins?
10. How can we apply the lessons from these parables in our daily lives?

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.