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John the Baptist: The teachings of John the Baptist

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain the teachings of John the Baptist as a forerunner of the Messiah
- identify the importance of repentance
- desire to live according to John's teachings

- List the causes of social injustices in the society today
- Read Luke 3:3 and explain the teachings from the text
- Brainstorm on the meaning of baptism of repentance

What values should guide Christian living?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 77
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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John the Baptist: Lessons from John's teachings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline lessons learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
- explain the meaning of social justice
- desire to practice social justice in daily life

- In turns read Luke 3:9-14 and list instructions given to the crowds by John the Baptist
- List values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist
- Say how they practice the values mentioned in the Bible text

How can we apply John's teachings in our daily lives?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 79
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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John the Baptist: Social justice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- apply values learnt from the teachings of John the Baptist in daily life
- identify social injustices in the society today
- desire to be God fearing Christians as exemplified by John the Baptist

- List the social injustices that John the Baptist condemned in his teachings
- Come up with a tune for a song on social justice and sing it together in class
- Write a story about a village, describing how they practiced values of social justice and their outcomes

How can we fight social injustice in our society?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 83
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Song books

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Events during baptism

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline the events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ
- explain why Jesus was baptized
- appreciate Jesus' humility in being baptized

- In pairs state the meaning of baptism and report to the class
- Share their own experiences of baptism
- In pairs read Luke 3:21-22
- In groups identify the key events that took place during the baptism of Jesus Christ

Why was Jesus Christ baptized?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 85
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Importance of baptism
The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Exercising humility

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- state the importance of Baptism in the life of a Christian
- explain how baptism relates to Christian life
- desire to follow Jesus' example of baptism

- Draw a picture on the events that took place during the Baptism of Jesus Christ
- In groups discuss the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian
- Role play the baptism of Jesus Christ

What is the importance of baptism in the life of a Christian?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 87
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 88
- Drawing materials

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

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God's Power over Nature: Calming the storm

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- narrate the miracle of calming the storm as guided by the scriptures
- identify how Jesus demonstrated power over nature
- appreciate God's power over nature

- In pairs brainstorm on challenges they face in day-to-day life
- Read and narrate the miracle in Mark 4:35-39
- Watch a video clip on Jesus calming the storm
- Discuss how Jesus Christ showed power over nature

Why did Jesus calm the storm?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 89
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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God's Power over Nature: Lessons from calming the storm

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- discuss lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- explain the nature of God from the miracle
- desire to trust in God's power in difficult situations

- List lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Sing a song about Jesus calming the storm
- Write a poem on God's power over nature

How did God show power over nature?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 91
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Observation - Projects - Portfolios - Oral assessment

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God's Power over Nature: Challenges faced by Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain challenges faced by Christians today
- identify ways of overcoming challenges through faith
- desire to depend on God to overcome daily challenges

- Narrate to classmates about a challenge they faced and sought God's help
- Discuss ways in which their family overcomes challenges
- Discuss how God helps to overcome challenges

How can we overcome challenges through faith in God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 92
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

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Feeding the Four Thousand: Ways of helping the needy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- describe ways of helping those in need
- identify reasons for helping the needy
- desire to help the needy in the society

- Brainstorm on reasons why Christians help those who are affected by disasters
- Narrate to classmates about a time when they participated in donating clothes or food to the needy
- List five ways to show kindness to the needy

How did Jesus Christ show compassion to others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 93
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Feeding the Four Thousand: The miracle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- describe the story of feeding of the four thousand men
- identify how Jesus showed compassion
- appreciate Jesus' concern for people's needs

- In groups read Matthew 15:32-38 and retell the story of feeding the four thousand
- Watch a video clip on the feeding of the four thousand
- In groups discuss and summarize lessons learnt from miracle

Why should Christians help those in need?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 95
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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Feeding the Four Thousand: Showing compassion

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain ways Christians show compassion to the needy in the society
- identify values demonstrated by Jesus in the miracle
- desire to help the needy in the society

- Draw pictures on the miracle of feeding the four thousand
- In groups list ways of showing kindness to the needy
- Write down how they are going to help the needy in their community

How can we show compassion to the needy in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 97
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: The miracle

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- describe the miracle of healing the paralyzed man
- identify the faith demonstrated by the paralyzed man's friends
- appreciate Jesus' power to heal

- Share experiences of challenges they have faced in life
- Brainstorm on the importance of depending on God when faced with challenges such as sickness and disease
- In pairs read the story in Mark 2:1-5 and retell the miracle

Why was the paralyzed man brought to Jesus?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 98
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: Lessons from the healing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain lessons learnt from the healing of the paralyzed man
- identify values demonstrated by the friends of the paralyzed man
- desire to help others in need

- Watch a video clip on Jesus healing the paralytic man
- In groups discuss lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man
- Make a card with a thanksgiving prayer to Jesus Christ for healing

What lessons can we learn from the healing of the paralyzed man?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 100
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Card-making materials

- Observation - Written Quizzes - Projects

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Healing the Paralyzed Man: Praying for healing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- desire to pray to God when faced with different challenges such as sickness and disease
- compose a song on the healing power of God
- believe in God's healing power

- Compose and sing a song on the healing power of God
- Share with classmates a challenge they faced and how God helped them overcome it
- Write a prayer for a classmate who is facing a challenge

How can prayer help us in times of challenges?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 101
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Song books
- Digital devices

- Word search/puzzle - Checklists - Oral questions

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Teachings of Jesus Christ: Parable of the Lost Sheep
Teachings of Jesus Christ: Lessons from the parable

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- narrate the parable of the lost sheep
- identify the meaning of the parable
- appreciate God's concern for sinners

- Discuss what they do when they lose something special
- Read Luke 15:1-7
- Narrate the story of the lost sheep to classmates
- Identify who the different characters in the parable represent

Who is the lost sheep in the parable?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 102
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 104

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Teachings of Jesus Christ: Reaching out to the lost

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- desire to reach out to the lost as taught by Jesus Christ
- explain how to help friends who have strayed from faith
- appreciate the importance of caring for others

- Come up with a tune for a song about the lost sheep and sing it together in class
- Discuss how to show concern for a friend who is doing the wrong thing
- Make a poster about obeying school rules to discourage bad behavior

How can we reach out to those who have strayed from God?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 106
- Bible
- Manila papers
- Markers
- Song books

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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Responsible Living: Sermon on the Mountain - Virtues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline the virtues Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mountain for application in day to day life
- explain the meaning of virtues taught by Jesus
- desire to practice the virtues in daily life

- Discuss how they solve disputes in their class
- Read Matthew 5:7-9
- Discuss the meanings of virtues (mercy, purity of heart, peace) and report to the class
- In groups discuss how they demonstrate the virtues in their relationship with others

How do the virtues that Jesus taught at the Mount of Olives affect human interactions?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 107
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Responsible Living: Benefits of observing moral teachings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain the benefits of observing the moral teachings of Jesus for own self and others
- match each teaching with its correct reward
- desire to practice Jesus' moral teachings

- Match each teaching with its correct benefit/reward
- In pairs brainstorm the benefits of observing the virtues and share with the class
- In pairs share incidences when they demonstrated the virtues mentioned in the Bible verses provided

How should a Christian relate with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 109
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

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Responsible Living: Promoting peaceful co-existence

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- recognize the importance of living in harmony with others for peaceful co-existence
- explain how to promote peace in society
- desire to live in harmony with others

- Imagine having interclass sports competition and discuss how to ensure everyone is happy
- Talk about times when they have demonstrated the virtues of mercy, purity of heart, and peace
- Explain to classmates how a Christian should live peacefully with others
- Draw a picture of Jesus teaching people on a mountainside

How can we promote peaceful co-existence in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 110
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Rich Young Ruler: The story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- narrate the story of the rich young man as guided by the Bible text
- identify what Jesus asked the rich young man to do
- appreciate the importance of putting God first

- Write down the definition of eternal life
- Name something special that they treasure very much and tell classmates if they can give it up to follow Jesus
- Read Matthew 19:16-22 and narrate the story of the rich young man

Why did the rich young man find it difficult to share his wealth with others?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 112
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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The Rich Young Ruler: Lessons from the story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- identify what kept the rich young man from eternal life
- desire to prioritize spiritual over material wealth

- Role play the story of the rich young man
- Discuss lessons learnt from the story of the rich young man
- Compose a poem about eternal life using a digital device
- Recite the poem to classmates

What can we learn from the story of the rich young man?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 114
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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The Rich Young Ruler: Applying lessons from the story

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- apply lessons learnt from the story in their day-to-day life
- explain how to empower the needy
- appreciate the importance of respecting spiritual and material resources

- How do people in your community support the needy?
- Explain how the leaders in your community empower the needy
- Write down ways in which you share what you have with the needy in your community
- Discuss what projects can be carried out in your community to empower the needy

How can we empower the needy in our community?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 115
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Written Quizzes - Question and Answer - Checklists

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Persistence in Prayer: A friend at midnight

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- narrate the story of a friend at midnight according to the scriptures
- explain the meaning of persistence
- appreciate the importance of persistence in prayer

- Discuss the meaning of the word 'parable'
- Read Luke 11:5-8 and narrate the parable
- Watch a video clip on the parable of a friend at midnight
- Outline lessons learnt from the story

How does the parable of a friend at midnight relate to Christians today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 117
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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Persistence in Prayer: Lessons from the parable

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline lessons learnt from the story of a friend at midnight
- identify values portrayed in the parable
- desire to be persistent in prayers

- Read Luke 11:9-13
- Dramatize the story of a friend at midnight
- Discuss in groups the importance of being persistent in prayers
- Sing a relevant song on the story of a friend at midnight

What lessons can we learn from the parable of a friend at midnight?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 119
- Bible
- Song books
- Flash cards
- Digital devices

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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Persistence in Prayer: Applying lessons from the parable
The Early Church: Unity of believers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- apply lessons learnt from the parable in day-to-day life
- explain the importance of prayer in a Christian's life
- desire to be persistent in prayers

- Make a duty roster on who will pray on which day before going to bed
- Participate in prayers during Sunday or Sabbath school classes
- Explain to children in Sunday or Sabbath school the importance of prayer
- Write a prayer for a classmate who is facing a challenge

How can we be persistent in prayer?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 121
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 122

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Early Church: Activities promoting unity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- outline activities which promoted unity among believers in the early church
- identify acts of charity done by churches today
- desire to participate in church activities

- In pairs, outline acts of charity/mercy done by churches today
- Watch a video clip on people helping the needy
- Brainstorm on strategies used by Christians to promote unity

How is the church involved in charity work today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 124
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Observation Schedules - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral questions

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The Early Church: Strategies for promoting unity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain strategies used by Christians today to promote unity
- organize charitable activities
- appreciate the importance of unity of believers in our society today

- Organize a charitable activity to contribute towards an orphaned children's home
- Brainstorm on ways of maintaining unity among different communities
- Write a report on charitable activities in the community

How can we promote unity among believers today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 128
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric

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The Lord's Supper: Events during the Last Supper

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- describe the events that took place during the Lord's Supper
- narrate how the Lord's Supper is celebrated in their church
- appreciate the significance of the Lord's Supper

- Discuss how the Lords' supper is organized in their churches
- Sing a relevant song and explain the meaning
- In turns, read Luke 22:14-20 and describe the events mentioned in the text
- Watch a video on the Lord's Supper

Why did Jesus eat the Passover meal with His disciples?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 129
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards
- Song books

- Oral Questions - Portfolio - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes

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The Lord's Supper: Significance to Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- explain the significance of the Lord's Supper to Christians today
- identify the symbols used during the Lord's Supper
- desire to participate in the Lord's Supper

- In groups, discuss the significance of the Lord's Supper
- Say the importance of the Lord's Table/Eucharist to a Christian
- List attitudes/values required when partaking the Eucharist/Lord's Table

How do Christians celebrate in the Lords Table/Eucharist today?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 131
- Bible
- Flash cards
- Pictures
- Digital devices

- Anecdotal Notes - Authentic Tests - Word Search/Puzzle - Projects

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The Lord's Supper: Values during celebration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- identity the values required during the celebration of Lord's Table/Eucharist today
- explain the meaning of the elements used in the Lord's Supper
- desire to participate in the Lords' supper/Lords table

- Discuss with their parents/guardians or resource person importance of celebrating the Lord's supper and report to class
- Draw and label elements used during the Lord's Supper
- Role play the Last Supper

What values should Christians demonstrate during the Lord's Supper?

- Growing in Christ Learner's Book pg. 133
- Bible
- Drawing materials
- Flash cards
- Pictures

- Portfolio - Profiles - Written questions - Assessment rubric