Jesus the Man of Prayer (Continued) Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies
Jesus the Man of Prayer (Contd.)
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 7 years
Topic: Jesus the Man of Prayer (Continued)
Sub-topic: Importance and Significance of Prayer
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Pupils will explain the importance of prayers in the life of a Christian.
- Pupils will state the significance of prayer in the life of Jesus.
- Pupils will use passages from the Bible to explain instances when and why Jesus prayed.
Key Words:
Prayer, Importance, Significance, Bible Passages, Instances
Set Induction:
The teacher begins with a short prayer and asks pupils to share any prayers they remember from last week’s lesson.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of Jesus praying and its importance from previous lessons.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible storybook
- Bible passages
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher reminds pupils of the stories where Jesus prayed and the reasons He prayed as discussed in the previous lesson.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Comprehension
- Recalling information
- Speaking
Learning Materials:
- Bible storybook
- Bible passages
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Primary 2 Christian Religious Studies textbook
Instructional Materials:
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Bible passages
Content
Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:
- Importance of Prayers in the Life of a Christian:
- Prayers help us to communicate with God.
- Prayers provide strength and guidance.
- Prayers express gratitude and ask for help.
- Example: Christians pray to thank God for their daily blessings.
- Significance of Prayer in the Life of Jesus:
- Jesus prayed for guidance and strength.
- Jesus prayed to thank God and seek His will.
- Jesus showed us the importance of staying connected with God.
- Example: Jesus prayed before major events in His life, like before His crucifixion.
- Bible Passages Explaining Instances When and Why Jesus Prayed:
- Mark 1:35: Jesus prayed early in the morning in a solitary place.
- Luke 6:12-13: Jesus prayed all night before choosing His disciples.
- Matthew 26:36-39: Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest.
- Example: These passages show that Jesus prayed for guidance, strength, and to seek God’s will.
Questions:
- Prayers help us to ______ with God.
- a) talk
- b) run
- c) sing
- d) walk
- Jesus prayed for ______ and strength.
- a) money
- b) guidance
- c) clothes
- d) food
- Jesus prayed to ______ God and seek His will.
- a) forget
- b) thank
- c) ignore
- d) blame
- Jesus showed the importance of staying ______ with God.
- a) angry
- b) connected
- c) lost
- d) tired
- Jesus prayed early in the morning in a ______ place.
- a) noisy
- b) crowded
- c) solitary
- d) busy
- Jesus prayed all night before choosing His ______.
- a) friends
- b) family
- c) disciples
- d) enemies
- Jesus prayed in the Garden of ______ before His arrest.
- a) Eden
- b) Gethsemane
- c) Nazareth
- d) Galilee
- Prayers provide ______ and guidance.
- a) fear
- b) strength
- c) doubt
- d) weakness
- Christians pray to ______ God for their blessings.
- a) thank
- b) forget
- c) blame
- d) ignore
- Jesus prayed to seek ______ will.
- a) man’s
- b) God’s
- c) devil’s
- d) angel’s
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: Why do Christians pray?
- A: To communicate with God, seek strength, and express gratitude.
- Q: What did Jesus pray for?
- A: Guidance, strength, and to thank God.
- Q: Why is prayer important for Christians?
- A: It helps them stay connected with God and receive guidance.
- Q: What is one instance when Jesus prayed in the Bible?
- A: Jesus prayed early in the morning in a solitary place (Mark 1:35).
- Q: Why did Jesus pray before choosing His disciples?
- A: To seek God’s guidance.
- Q: Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
- A: In the Garden of Gethsemane.
- Q: How does prayer help Christians?
- A: It provides strength and guidance.
- Q: What do Christians often thank God for in their prayers?
- A: For their daily blessings.
- Q: Why did Jesus show the importance of staying connected with God?
- A: To teach us to rely on God through prayer.
- Q: What can we learn from Jesus’ prayers?
- A: The significance of seeking God’s will and guidance in our lives.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about Jesus praying and the importance of prayer.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the importance of prayer in a Christian’s life and its significance for Jesus.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on why and when they pray, using Bible passages to explain the instances when Jesus prayed and why.
Teacher’s Activities:
- The teacher asks questions about the importance of prayer.
- The teacher shares Bible passages where Jesus prayed.
- The teacher explains why Jesus prayed and how it helped Him.
Learners’ Activities:
- Pupils listen to the Bible passages.
- Pupils answer questions about prayer.
- Pupils share their own experiences and reasons for praying.
Assessment:
- Why is prayer important for Christians?
- What did Jesus pray for?
- Why did Jesus pray before choosing His disciples?
- Where did Jesus pray early in the morning?
- What did Jesus seek in His prayers?
- How does prayer help Christians?
- Why should we thank God in our prayers?
- Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
- Why is it important to stay connected with God?
- What can we learn from Jesus’ prayers?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher summarizes the key points and explains the importance of praying like Jesus did.
More Useful Links
- Revision of Primary 1 Work Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
- Jesus the Man of Prayer Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
