Week Eight
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary One
Week of the Second Term: 8th Week
Topic: The Power of Death
Subtopic: God’s Power Over Evil
Instructional Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain that God is more powerful than evil and death.
- Identify examples of how God protects His children from evil.
- Demonstrate trust in God’s power through a simple prayer of protection.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should already know that God is good and cares for them, protecting them from harm.
Instructional Materials:
- Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1
- Flashcards illustrating God’s protection (e.g., a shield, a child praying, etc.).
- Chart showing a picture of the resurrection of Jesus as a symbol of God’s power over death.
Reference Materials
Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.
Ogunniyi, D., McOliver, O. J. E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 1. Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.
Content:
The Power of Death
God is more powerful than death and evil. Jesus showed us this when He rose from the dead after He was crucified. God protects His children from harm and keeps them safe. We can always trust God to take care of us, even when we are afraid. The Bible tells us that God has power over everything, including evil, and He uses that power to protect those who love Him.
What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Victory Over Death?
- God is Stronger than Death
- We Have Hope in God
- God’s Love is Greater Than Anything
God’s Power Over Evil
In the Bible, we learn that God is much stronger than anything bad, including evil. Evil means things that are wrong or harmful. Sometimes, people do bad things, or bad things happen, and it can make us feel scared or sad. But the good news is that God is more powerful than any evil thing. He protects us and helps us to do good. When Jesus healed people who were sick or had evil spirits inside them. Jesus spoke, and the evil spirits left, showing everyone how powerful God is. Jesus came to the world to help people, and He showed us that God’s goodness is much stronger than evil.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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