God Reveals Himself to Us Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Lesson Plan Presentation
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years
Topic: God Reveals Himself to Us
Sub-topic: Understanding God’s Revelation and the Call of Samuel
Duration: 60 minutes
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the purpose of God’s revelation.
- Explain the call of Samuel.
Keywords:
- Revelation
- Samuel
- Prophecy
- Obedience
Set Induction:
Begin by asking the pupils if they know what it means to reveal something. Use examples like revealing a secret or sharing important news. Then, transition into discussing how God reveals Himself to us.
Entry Behavior:
Pupils have a basic understanding of the concept of God communicating with people.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Bible
- Picture or video of the call of Samuel
- Storybook about Samuel
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Recall the previous lesson where God gives His law to us. Explain that just as God gives us His laws, He also reveals Himself to guide and direct us.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening
- Reflection
- Communication
Learning Materials:
- Bible passages (1 Samuel 3)
- Visual aids of Samuel’s call
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- The Bible
Instructional Materials:
- Bible
- Visuals (illustrations of Samuel hearing God’s call)
Content:
- Explanation of the Purpose of God’s Revelation:
- Guidance: God reveals Himself to guide His people on the right path.
- Communication: Through revelation, God communicates His will and plans.
- Relationship: Revelation helps to strengthen the relationship between God and His people.
- Explanation of the Call of Samuel:
- The Setting: Samuel was a young boy serving in the temple under Eli, the priest.
- The Call: God called Samuel three times while he was sleeping. Samuel initially thought it was Eli calling him.
- Recognition: Eli eventually realized that it was God calling Samuel and instructed him to respond, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.”
- Obedience: Samuel obeyed and listened to God, who revealed His plans to him.
Evaluation Questions:
- God reveals Himself to us to ____. (a) guide us (b) confuse us (c) ignore us) (Correct Answer: a)
- Samuel was serving in the temple under ____. (a) Moses (b) Eli (c) David) (Correct Answer: b)
- God called Samuel ____ times before he recognized the call. (a) one (b) two (c) three) (Correct Answer: c)
- Samuel was instructed to say ____. (a) Go away (b) Speak, Lord (c) I’m busy) (Correct Answer: b)
- God reveals His will to ____. (a) confuse us (b) guide us (c) punish us) (Correct Answer: b)
- The call of Samuel teaches us about ____. (a) obedience (b) rebellion (c) disobedience) (Correct Answer: a)
- Samuel initially thought it was ____ calling him. (a) Eli (b) Moses (c) David) (Correct Answer: a)
- Revelation helps to strengthen our ____ with God. (a) anger (b) relationship (c) disobedience) (Correct Answer: b)
- God reveals Himself to communicate His ____. (a) secrets (b) jokes (c) will) (Correct Answer: c)
- Samuel was a ____ when God called him. (a) king (b) servant (c) warrior) (Correct Answer: b)
Class Activity Discussion :
- What does it mean for God to reveal Himself?
- It means God makes Himself known to us to guide and communicate with us.
- Why does God reveal Himself to us?
- God reveals Himself to guide, communicate His will, and build a relationship with us.
- Who was Samuel?
- Samuel was a young boy serving in the temple under Eli, and he was called by God to be a prophet.
- How many times did God call Samuel?
- God called Samuel three times before he recognized the call.
- What did Samuel say when he recognized God’s call?
- Samuel said, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.”
- Why is the story of Samuel important?
- It teaches us about obedience and listening to God’s call.
- What should we do when God reveals Himself to us?
- We should listen and obey, just like Samuel did.
- How does revelation strengthen our relationship with God?
- It helps us understand His will and follow His guidance.
- What was Samuel’s role after he responded to God’s call?
- Samuel became a prophet and leader for the people of Israel.
- What can we learn from the call of Samuel?
- We learn the importance of being attentive to God’s voice and obeying His instructions.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Review how God gives His law to guide us).
- Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Discussing God’s revelation and the call of Samuel).
- Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on how they can listen to God today).
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain the purpose of God’s revelation and why it is important.
- Narrate the story of the call of Samuel, emphasizing Samuel’s obedience.
- Encourage pupils to think about how they can listen to God in their own lives.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to the story of Samuel and discuss its meaning.
- Participate in discussions about the importance of listening to God.
- Reflect on how they can respond to God’s call.
Assessment:
- Pupils will explain the purpose of God’s revelation.
- They will recount the story of the call of Samuel.
- They will discuss the importance of listening and obeying God.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the purpose of God’s revelation?
- How did God reveal Himself to Samuel?
- What did Samuel say when he recognized God’s call?
- Why is it important to listen to God?
- What can we learn from the story of Samuel?
Conclusion:
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting that God reveals Himself to guide and communicate with us. The story of Samuel teaches us to be attentive and obedient to God’s voice.
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