The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The Annunciation

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

- Narrate the annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ as outlined in Luke 1:26-37
- Identify the key characters in the annunciation
- Appreciate God's plan for mankind through Jesus Christ

- Learners read Luke 1:26-37
- Learners role-play the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Learners watch a video clip on the annunciation
- Learners sing a song about the annunciation

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ unique?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 68
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

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The Birth of Jesus Christ - The uniqueness of Jesus' birth
The Birth of Jesus Christ - Trust in God's power

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

- Acknowledge the uniqueness of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Explain what makes the birth of Jesus unique
- Show reverence for the divine nature of Christ's birth

- Learners discuss aspects that make Jesus' birth unique
- Learners explain the significance of Jesus being born to a virgin
- Learners discuss God's plan of salvation through Jesus
- Learners describe the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' birth

What makes Jesus Christ's birth different from other births?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 70
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 72
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

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Birth of John the Baptist - Birth of John the Baptist
Birth of John the Baptist - John's role in preparing for the Messiah

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

- Retell the Birth of John the Baptist according to Luke 1:5-13, 57
- Explain the role of Zechariah and Elizabeth
- Show interest in the birth of John the Baptist

- Learners read Luke 1:5-13, 57
- Learners retell the birth of John the Baptist
- Learners watch a video clip on the birth of John the Baptist
- Learners role-play the angel's appearance to Zechariah

What circumstances surrounded the birth of John the Baptist?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 75
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 78

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

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Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Jesus' healing power

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

- Retell the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Read Mark 10:46-52 and identify key aspects of the story
- Show compassion for people with disabilities

- Learners read Mark 10:46-52
- Learners retell the healing of Blind Bartimaeus
- Learners role-play the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Learners record the role play using digital devices

How did Bartimaeus show faith in Jesus Christ?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 80
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 82

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

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Healing the 10 Lepers - The story
Healing the 10 Lepers - Showing gratitude

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

- Narrate the story of the ten lepers according to Luke 17:11-19
- Identify the main characters and events in the story
- Show interest in Jesus' healing ministry

- Learners read Luke 17:11-19
- Learners retell the story of the ten lepers
- Learners role-play the healing of the ten lepers
- Learners draw the ten lepers using digital devices

What happened to the ten lepers after they were healed?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 84
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 87
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

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Healing the 10 Lepers - Faith and thankfulness
Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story

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

- Appreciate the miracle by having faith in God
- Share personal experiences of faith
- Develop an attitude of thankfulness

- Learners discuss how they exercise faith in God
- Learners share experiences when they prayed for healing
- Learners discuss the importance of being thankful
- Learners find out feared diseases in their community

What is the relationship between faith and gratitude?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 89
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 91
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

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Jesus raises a Widow's Son - God's power over death
Jesus raises a Widow's Son - Showing compassion
Forgiveness - Importance of forgiving others

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

- Recognize God's power over death and believe in resurrection
- Recite John 11:25 on resurrection
- Trust in God's power over life and death

- Learners write John 11:25 on flash cards
- Learners read and recite the verse
- Learners sing a song about resurrection
- Learners discuss God's power over life and death

How does Jesus demonstrate His power over death?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 93
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 94
- Charts
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 96

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation

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Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance
Helping the Needy - Importance of helping those in need

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

- Resist vengeance as outlined in Mathew 5:39
- Explain why revenge is wrong
- Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil

- Learners reread Matthew 5:39
- Learners discuss how to resist vengeance
- Learners read a poem on choosing forgiveness
- Learners list reasons why they should not revenge when wronged

Why should you not pay evil for evil?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 98
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 101
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

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Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness through sharing
Parable of the lost coin - The parable

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

- Demonstrate kindness by sharing with those in need
- Role-play acts of sharing
- Recite Mathew 5:42 and help those in need promptly

- Learners share instances when they helped someone at school, home, or church
- Learners role-play sharing items with those who do not have
- Learners write Matthew 5:42 on flash cards and recite it
- Learners read a poem about helping the needy

How do you help those in need?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 103
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 106
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play - Recitation

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Parable of the lost coin - God's love for sinners
Parable of the lost coin - God's kingdom

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

- List lessons learnt from the parable of the lost coin
- Recognise God's love for the sinner and the need to live a righteous life
- Desire to live a righteous life

- Learners share lessons learned from the parable with a friend
- Learners discuss how God loves them
- Learners discuss how God shows love for sinners
- Learners discuss the importance of living a holy life

What lessons can we learn from the parable of the lost coin?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 108
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 110

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

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Parable of the mustard seed - The parable
Parable of the mustard seed - Growth of the Kingdom of God

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

- Retell the parable of the Mustard seed as guided by the Bible text
- Read Luke 13:18-19 and identify key lessons
- Show interest in the growth of God's kingdom

- Learners read Luke 13:18-19
- Learners narrate the parable
- Learners collect small seeds from the school compound
- Learners plant the seeds and water them
- Learners observe the seeds as they sprout and grow

How does the parable of the mustard seed relate to the Kingdom of God?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 111
- The Good News Bible
- Seeds for planting
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 113
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Project work

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Parable of the mustard seed - Contributing to God's kingdom
Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - The story
Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - Repentance
Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - Baptism and eternal life

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

- Explain how we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God
- List ways of helping God's kingdom grow
- Appreciate the growth of God's kingdom by evangelizing to others

- Learners role-play activities they do in Church
- Learners say how they respond to salvation
- Learners sing a song about the Kingdom of God
- Learners list ways of helping God's kingdom grow

How can you contribute to the growth of God's kingdom?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 114
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 116
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 119
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 120
- Flash cards
- Pictures showing baptism

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play