Week Three
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary Two
Week of the Third Term: 3rd Week
Topic: The Faith of Abraham
Subtopic: Obedience, Faith, Patience, Trust in God, Hope
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Describe the qualities of faith shown by Abraham, including obedience, trust in God, patience, and hope.
- Explain the importance of obedience and patience in their relationship with God.
- Illustrate these qualities of faith through role-playing activities and class discussions.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know:
- The story of God’s promise to Abraham and the birth of Isaac.
- Basic understanding of the terms “obedience,” “faith,” “trust,” and “hope.”
Instructional Materials
- The Holy Bible (for reading scripture)
- Charts and Visuals (depicting Abraham’s acts of faith and obedience)
- Flashcards (with words like “obedience,” “faith,” “patience,” “trust,” and “hope”)
Reference Materials
Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 2. Metropolitan Publishers.
Ogunniyi, D., M.cOliver, O.J.E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 2. Spectrum Book Limited.
Content
- Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-12
The Faith of Abraham
- Abraham was a man who trusted God very much. He believed in God even when it was hard. Let’s learn about the special ways Abraham showed his faith.
- Obedience:
Abraham listened to God and did what He said. God asked Abraham to leave his home and go to a new place. Even though Abraham didn’t know where he was going, he obeyed God and trusted that God had a good plan for him. When we listen to God and do what He asks us to do, we are being like Abraham. - Faith:
Abraham believed in God’s promises, even when he couldn’t see them. God promised Abraham that he would have a big family, but he didn’t have any children at first. Abraham believed that God would keep His promise, and in time, God gave him a son, Isaac. Faith means believing that God will do what He says, even if we don’t see it yet. - Patience:
Abraham had to wait for a long time for God’s promise to come true. God told Abraham that he would have a son, but Abraham had to be patient because it didn’t happen right away. Sometimes, God’s promises take time, and we must wait patiently for them to come true. - Trust in God:
Abraham trusted God even when God asked him to do something very hard. One day, God told Abraham to take his son Isaac to a mountain. Abraham trusted that God had a good plan, even though he didn’t know exactly why God wanted him to do that. Trusting God means believing that He knows what is best for us. - Hope:
Abraham had hope that God would keep His promise, even though it looked like it might be too late. He didn’t give up hope, even when things seemed difficult. Hope is believing that something good will happen, and trusting that God will do what He has promised.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
- Ask the pupils, “What do you think it means to trust someone? Can you trust someone without seeing them?”
- Explain that today, they will learn about how Abraham trusted and obeyed God, even when things seemed hard.
Step 2: Explanation
- Tell the story of Abraham’s obedience when God told him to leave his homeland and go to a place God would show him (Genesis 12:1-4).
- Explain how Abraham trusted in God’s promise of a son, even though he was very old and Sarah was barren (Hebrews 11:8-12).
- Discuss the key qualities of faith that Abraham showed:
- Obedience: Abraham followed God’s instructions without asking questions.
- Faith: Abraham trusted that God would do what He promised.
- Patience: Even though the promise took many years, Abraham waited.
- Trust in God: Abraham believed God would fulfill His promises.
- Hope: Abraham had hope for the future and trusted God’s plan.
Step 3: Demonstration
- Use a chart or visual showing Abraham’s journey of faith: leaving his home, waiting for his son, and receiving the fulfillment of God’s promise.
- Emphasize that Abraham’s faith wasn’t just believing in God but also trusting and obeying God’s commands.
Step 4: Guided Practice
- Have the pupils work in pairs to role-play a scene where Abraham obeys God by leaving his homeland and trusting God’s plan.
- Encourage the pupils to demonstrate Abraham’s faith, patience, and trust as they act out the scene.
Step 5: Independent Practice
- Ask the pupils to draw a picture of Abraham showing faith in God (such as Abraham looking up to the sky with hope for his future).
- Have them write one sentence under their picture describing how Abraham showed obedience, patience, or trust in God.
Step 6: Feedback
- Walk around the classroom, observing the pupils’ drawings and written sentences.
- Provide feedback on how they’ve expressed the qualities of faith and obedience in their work.
- Reinforce the importance of each quality in following God.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
- Ask the pupils to share with the class one thing they learned about Abraham’s faith and obedience.
- Have a quick quiz:
- “Who did Abraham trust when he left his home?”
- “What quality of faith did Abraham show when he waited for his son?”
Summative Assessment:
- Ask pupils to explain, in their own words, what it means to have faith in God like Abraham.
- Have them describe a time when they had to be patient or trust in someone, relating it to Abraham’s experience.
Summary/Conclusion
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting that Abraham’s life teaches us to obey God, trust His promises, and be patient, even when it’s difficult.
- Remind the pupils that they can show their faith through their actions by trusting in God and obeying His commands.
Assignment
- Ask the pupils to memorize Hebrews 11:8 and recite it in the next lesson.
- Assign a short writing task: “Write about a time when you had to trust someone or wait for something important. How did you feel, and what did you learn?”