THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Introduction to unity of believers and the people of God
The people of God - Old Testament background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the concept of unity of believers. Explain the meaning of different names for early Christians. Analyze factors that contributed to unity among early Christians. Compare unity among believers with national unity in Kenya.

Q/A: Review different names for early Christians from Acts. Discussion: Meaning of unity in various contexts. Comparison: Factors for unity in Kenya vs. early church. Brainstorming: Challenges facing unity in modern church. Bible reading: Galatians 3:28.

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Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 15-16

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The people of God in the New Testament
The body of Christ - Biblical foundation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the New Testament concept of people of God. Describe characteristics of God's people according to 1 Peter 2:9-10. Analyze how believers become God's people through faith. Evaluate the universal nature of God's people.

Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:9-10. Discussion: Difference between Old and New Testament people of God. Analysis: Meaning of "chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation". Q/A: How faith rather than ancestry determines membership. Reflection: Living as God's special people.

The Bible. Comparison chart
The Bible. Diagram of human body. Chart of church roles and functions.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Unity in the body of Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline elements of unity according to Ephesians 4:1-12. Explain the seven unities centered on Trinity. Describe virtues needed for maintaining unity. Analyze how spiritual gifts promote unity.

Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-12. Discussion: The seven "ones" in Ephesians 4. Analysis: How humility, gentleness, patience promote unity. Q/A: Role of apostles, prophets, evangelists in unity. Practical application: Building unity in local church.

The Bible. Chart of seven elements of unity.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The vine and the branches
The church as assembly of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jesus' teaching on vine and branches. Describe the relationship between Christ and believers. Analyze the consequences of remaining/not remaining in Christ. Evaluate the conditions for bearing fruit.

Bible reading: John 15:1-10. Discussion: Significance of vine imagery in Old Testament. Analysis: What it means to "remain in Christ". Q/A: Consequences of being cut off from vine. Reflection: How to bear much fruit as Christians.

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The Bible. Visual aids showing different meanings of church.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The church as the bride
Causes of disunity in early church - Leadership disputes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concept of church as bride of Christ. Describe the marriage imagery in Old and New Testaments. Analyze the wedding preparations and expectations. Evaluate the eternal nature of the union.

Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 21:1-2. Discussion: Old Testament background of Israel as bride. Analysis: New Jerusalem as bride prepared for husband. Q/A: What makes a bride beautiful for wedding. Reflection: Preparing for eternal union with Christ.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 19-20

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity - Meat offered to idols and spiritual gifts
Causes of disunity - Lord's Supper and resurrection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the problem of eating meat offered to idols. Describe the conflict between strong and weak Christians. Analyze the misuse of spiritual gifts in Corinth. Evaluate Paul's solutions to these problems.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 8, 12-14. Discussion: Why eating idol meat was controversial. Analysis: How spiritual gifts created division. Q/A: Paul's advice on considering weaker Christians. Practical application: Modern equivalent situations.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-22

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Other causes of disunity in early church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify additional problems causing disunity. Explain disputes over head covering during worship. Describe issues of sexual immorality in the church. Analyze problems with marriage, divorce, and civil court cases.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 5, 6:1-11, 7, 11:2-16. Discussion: Cultural issues affecting early church. Analysis: How moral problems divided the church. Q/A: Paul's solutions to various disputes. Comparison: Early church problems vs. modern church issues.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The Council of Jerusalem
Solutions offered by Paul to disunity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the major problem of Gentile admission to church. Explain the debate over circumcision requirement. Analyze the decisions made at Jerusalem Council. Evaluate the significance of the council for church unity.

Bible reading: Acts 15:1-35. Discussion: Why circumcision was controversial issue. Analysis: Arguments presented by different sides. Q/A: The four requirements for Gentile converts. Reflection: Importance of compromise for unity.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 24-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity in Kenyan churches today
More causes of disunity in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify modern causes of church disunity in Kenya. Explain formation of splinter groups. Describe misunderstanding of spiritual gifts today. Analyze discrimination within churches.

Brainstorming: Current problems dividing Kenyan churches. Discussion: Why new denominations keep emerging. Case studies: Examples of church splits in Kenya. Analysis: How material issues cause divisions. Field assignment: Interview about church unity challenges.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Suggest solutions to problems causing disunity in Kenya. Explain the role of love in solving church problems. Describe how churches can respect each other's differences. Analyze the importance of focusing on essential Christian beliefs.

Brainstorming: Solutions to identified problems. Discussion: How to maintain unity amid diversity. Analysis: Role of church leadership in promoting unity. Q/A: What are essential vs. non-essential Christian beliefs. Action planning: Steps for promoting unity in local churches.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 25-26

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS
PROPHET AMOS

Promoting unity among believers today
Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practical ways to promote church unity. Explain the role of ecumenical movements. Describe how individual Christians can contribute to unity. Evaluate the importance of unity for effective evangelism.

Discussion: Role of National Council of Churches of Kenya. Analysis: How unity helps in evangelism and social service. Q/A: Individual responsibility for promoting unity. Practical planning: Unity projects for local community. Assessment: Test on the entire unit.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 26-27

PROPHET AMOS

Political and economic background
Social and religious background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe political stability during Jeroboam II's reign. Explain economic prosperity and wealth concentration. Analyze the rising threat of Assyrian empire. Evaluate the gap between rich and poor in Israel.

Bible reading: 2 Kings 14:23-29. Discussion: Jeroboam II as warrior king expanding borders. Analysis: Assyrian threat under Tiglath-Pileser III (745-727 BCE). Case study: Wealth concentrated in cities vs. rural poverty. Q/A: Legal exploitation of peasant farmers.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 42-45

PROPHET AMOS

The call of Amos and confrontation with Amaziah

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the compelling nature of Amos' prophetic call around 758 BCE. Explain Amos' ministry at Bethel shrine. Analyze the confrontation with Amaziah the priest. Evaluate Amos' response about his calling and background.

Bible reading: Amos 1:1, 3:8, 7:10-17. Discussion: Lion's roar metaphor for irresistible divine call. Analysis: Amaziah's accusation and order to leave Israel. Role play: Confrontation between Amos and Amaziah. Q/A: Amos' defense - not professional prophet but called by God.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 46-48

PROPHET AMOS

Lessons from Amos' call and the five visions introduction
Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify lessons Christians learn from Amos' calling. Explain how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary work. Define vision as medium of divine revelation. Describe the progression of Amos' five visions.

Discussion: Amos as ordinary shepherd called to ministry. Q/A: How students can serve God regardless of status. Explanation: Difference between vision and dream. Overview: Five visions showing progression from mercy to judgment.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 48-50

PROPHET AMOS

Visions of plumb line and summer fruits - Inevitable judgment
Vision of altar destruction and modern significance of visions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the third vision of plumb line and crooked wall. Describe the fourth vision of basket of ripe summer fruits. Analyze the significance of Amos' silence in these visions. Evaluate Israel being "ripe for destruction."

Bible reading: Amos 7:7-9, 8:1-3. Demonstration: Plumb line as builder's tool for checking walls. Analysis: Israel like crooked wall about to collapse. Discussion: Summer fruits as timing metaphor for judgment. Q/A: Why Amos stopped interceding for Israel.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 50-51

PROPHET AMOS

Social justice teachings - Slavery, exploitation, and sexual immorality
Breaking laws on pledges, bribery, and corruption

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define social justice and responsibility in biblical context. Describe how poor were enslaved and exploited in Israel. Explain sexual immorality and temple prostitution. Analyze breaking of God's laws on treatment of fellow Israelites.

Bible reading: Amos 2:6-8. Discussion: Selling righteous for silver, needy for sandals. Analysis: Legal exploitation through debt and land seizure. Description: Temple prostitution and sexual sins. Q/A: How covenant brotherhood was violated.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 53-56

PROPHET AMOS

Greed, luxury, and cheating in business

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe excessive luxury of rich at expense of poor. Explain false security of wealthy leaders. Analyze cheating practices by merchants and traders. Evaluate violations of fair business laws.

Bible reading: Amos 4:1-3, 6:1-8, 8:4-6. Discussion: Rich women compared to "cows of Bashan". Analysis: Leaders sitting "at ease" feeling "secure". Description: False scales, overcharging, poor quality goods. Q/A: Merchants eager to end religious festivals for business.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 57-59

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today
Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify modern social evils Amos would condemn in Kenya. Explain how Christians should respond to social injustice. Analyze the church's role in promoting justice. Evaluate practical ways to combat corruption and exploitation.

Brainstorming: Social evils in Kenya (corruption, exploitation, sexual immorality). Discussion: Christian responses to injustice. Analysis: Church as conscience of society. Action planning: Combating injustice through advocacy, education, example. Q/A: Successful justice movements.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 59-61

PROPHET AMOS

God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians
Judgment on surrounding nations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Amos' call for justice flowing like waters. Describe what true religion means according to Amos. Analyze relationship between worship and social behavior. Evaluate how Christians can avoid insincere worship.

Bible reading: Amos 5:24 - "Let justice roll down like waters". Discussion: True worship involving whole life commitment. Analysis: Connection between ritual and ethical behavior. Q/A: Ensuring worship reflects genuine faith. Case study: Examples of authentic Christianity.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 63-65

PROPHET AMOS

God's judgment on Israel and Judah

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe God's judgment pronounced on His chosen people. Explain why Israel would receive heavier punishment. Analyze Israel's specific sins inviting judgment. Evaluate privilege and responsibility of divine election.

Bible reading: Amos 2:4-16, 3:1-2. Discussion: Why Israel least expected judgment. Analysis: Greater punishment for greater privilege. List: Israel's sins (idolatry, injustice, immorality, hypocrisy). Q/A: Accountability of chosen people.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 67-68

PROPHET AMOS

Forms of punishment and call for repentance
Relevance of judgment teachings for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe various punishments God would send to Israel. Explain invasion, pestilence, earthquake, eclipse, famine of God's word, exile. Analyze Amos' call for individual repentance. Evaluate possibility of escape through righteousness.

Bible reading: Amos 5:14-17, 6:9-11, 8:9-13, 9:2-4. Discussion: Progression from military to natural to spiritual disasters. Analysis: Individual responsibility vs. national guilt. Q/A: "Seek good and not evil, that you may live". Timeline: Prophecy to 721 BCE fulfillment.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-71

PROPHET AMOS

Israel's election - Concept, misunderstanding, and God's universal activity
Relevance of election for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define biblical concept of election and covenant relationship. Explain Israel's misunderstanding of divine favor. Describe God's work among all nations. Analyze God's freedom to choose and reject peoples.

Bible reading: Amos 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:7. Discussion: Election for service, not privilege. Analysis: "Are you not like Ethiopians to me?" Q/A: God bringing other peoples to their lands. Comparison: True vs. false understanding of election.

The Bible. Covenant relationship info. Chart of God's universal activity. Election concepts comparison.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 72-74

PROPHET AMOS

The Day of the Lord - Expectations vs. reality

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Israel's expectations of Day of the Lord. Explain Amos' reversal of popular hopes. Analyze the Day as darkness rather than light. Evaluate cosmic signs and universal mourning.

Bible reading: Amos 5:18-20, 6:3-5, 8:7-13. Discussion: Popular expectation vs. Amos' warning. Analysis: Day of terror for rich oppressors. Metaphor: Escaping lion to meet bear and snake. Description: Eclipse, earthquake, mourning customs.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 75-77

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of Day of the Lord for Christians
The remnant concept and restoration promises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christian understanding as Second Coming of Christ. Describe Jesus' return as Lord and Judge. Analyze Christian preparation for Parousia. Evaluate importance of righteous living in expectation.

Discussion: Day of Lord as Second Coming. Bible reading: Mark 13:32-36 on unknown timing. Analysis: How Christians should prepare for return. Q/A: Judgment day for everyone's actions. Reflection: Personal readiness for Christ's coming.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 77-78

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of remnant teaching for Christians
Synthesis of Amos' major teachings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christians as faithful remnant through grace. Describe hope for righteous while sinners face judgment. Analyze God's preservation of faithful witnesses. Evaluate Christian role in world redemption.

Bible reading: Romans 11:5. Discussion: Christians as remnant chosen by grace. Analysis: Hope that only unrepentant perish. Q/A: God's faithfulness through faithful people. Application: Christians as witnesses to world.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-81

PROPHET AMOS
PROPHET JEREMIAH

Contemporary applications and Christian discipleship
Background to Prophet Jeremiah - Political context

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply Amos' teachings to modern Christian living. Identify ways to promote social justice today. Explain authentic worship vs. religious hypocrisy. Evaluate Christian responsibility in society.

Discussion: Practical applications of Amos' message. Action planning: Promoting justice in community. Analysis: Avoiding religious hypocrisy. Q/A: Church's prophetic role in society. Commitment: Personal response to prophetic calling.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 82-84

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Social and economic background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the social conditions in Judah during Jeremiah's time. Explain economic problems and social stratification. Analyze the impact of foreign invasions on society. Evaluate corruption and breakdown of social order.

Discussion: How wars affected Judah's economy and society. Analysis: Rich vs. poor disparity during crisis periods. Q/A: Impact of tribute payments to foreign powers. Case study: Social breakdown during siege conditions.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-69

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Religious background and syncretism
Jeremiah's personal life and family background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify religious practices in Judah during Jeremiah's ministry. Explain the influence of foreign religions and syncretism. Describe idol worship and pagan practices. Analyze the religious reforms and their failures.

Discussion: How political alliances brought foreign religious practices. Analysis: Worship of Molech, Asherah poles, high places. Q/A: King Josiah's reforms and their temporary nature. Map work: Locate high places and pagan worship sites.

The Bible. Information about ancient pagan religions. Pictures of ancient idols. Religious practices comparison chart.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 69-70

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's call - The divine encounter
Jeremiah's commission and mission

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's call experience in detail. Explain God's choice of Jeremiah before birth. Analyze Jeremiah's initial reluctance and God's response. Evaluate the significance of the almond rod and boiling pot visions.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 1:4-19. Discussion: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you". Analysis: Jeremiah's excuse of being too young. Explanation: Almond rod (watching) and boiling pot (judgment from north) visions. Q/A: God's promise to be with Jeremiah.

The Bible. Pictures of almond branches.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 71-74

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Evils addressed by Jeremiah - Necromancy and false prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the evil practices that Jeremiah condemned. Explain necromancy and consultation of the dead. Describe the problem of false prophecy in Judah. Analyze Jeremiah's confrontation with false prophets like Hananiah.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 14:14, 27:9, 29:8-9. Discussion: Necromancy as forbidden practice in Israel. Analysis: False prophets promising peace without repentance. Case study: Jeremiah vs. Hananiah (Jeremiah 28). Q/A: How to distinguish true from false prophecy.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-76

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Dishonesty, human sacrifice, and idolatry
The Temple Sermon - Content and significance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe dishonesty and deception in Judah's society. Explain the practice of human sacrifice. Analyze widespread idolatry and its consequences. Evaluate the corruption of covenant relationship with God.

Discussion: How dishonesty pervaded all levels of society. Analysis: Child sacrifice in Valley of Hinnom (Molech worship). Description: Various forms of idolatry (golden calves, Asherah poles). Q/A: How idolatry broke covenant with Yahweh.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 76-78

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Reactions to Temple Sermon and relevance for Christians
Jeremiah's teachings on judgment and punishment - Divine judgment announced

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the various reactions to Jeremiah's Temple Sermon. Explain opposition from priests and false prophets. Analyze the people's resistance to change. Evaluate the relevance of Jeremiah's message for modern Christians.

Discussion: Why religious leaders opposed Jeremiah's message. Analysis: People's preference for comfortable lies over hard truths. Q/A: How modern Christians can avoid false confidence in religious activities. Application: Genuine faith vs. mere religious observance.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-82

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Modes of punishment - Military, natural, and spiritual

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various modes of punishment God would use. Explain military conquest and siege warfare. Describe natural disasters and plagues. Analyze spiritual punishment and abandonment.

Discussion: Siege of Jerusalem and its horrors. Analysis: Famine, pestilence, sword as trio of judgments. Description: God withdrawing His presence and protection. Q/A: How different punishments complemented each other.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 85-87

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Symbolic acts related to judgment - Waistcloth and wine jars
Symbolic acts - Celibacy, potter and clay, earthen flask

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's use of symbolic actions to convey God's message. Describe the symbolic act of the linen waistcloth. Analyze the meaning of the wine jars parable. Evaluate the effectiveness of symbolic communication.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 13:1-11, 13:12-14. Demonstration: Burying and retrieving cloth to show decay. Discussion: Wine jars filled and broken symbolizing destruction. Analysis: Why symbolic acts were powerful communication tools. Q/A: How actions reinforced verbal messages.

The Bible. Cloth for demonstration. Empty jars for illustration. Symbolic action examples.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 87-88

PROPHET JEREMIAH

More symbolic acts - Fig baskets and wooden yoke
The fall of Jerusalem and exile

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the vision of two baskets of figs. Explain the symbolism of good and bad figs. Analyze Jeremiah wearing the wooden yoke. Evaluate the message of submission to Babylon.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-28:17. Discussion: Good figs (exiles) vs. bad figs (those remaining). Demonstration: Wearing yoke to symbolize submission. Analysis: Why submission to Babylon was God's will. Q/A: Controversy over Jeremiah's political message.

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The Bible. Historical accounts of siege. Archaeological evidence. Destruction timeline.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 90-91

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Plots against his life
Jeremiah's isolation, mockery, and torture

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe various plots against Jeremiah's life. Explain opposition from family, friends, and officials. Analyze Jeremiah's emotional responses to persecution. Evaluate the cost of prophetic ministry.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 11:18-23, 12:6. Discussion: Plot by men of Anathoth (his hometown). Analysis: Even family members turned against him. Q/A: Why people wanted to silence Jeremiah. Character study: Jeremiah's perseverance under persecution.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 95-96

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's arrest, trial, and imprisonment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's arrest for alleged treason. Explain his trial before officials and king. Analyze his defense and acquittal. Evaluate his later imprisonment in various locations.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 26, 37-38. Discussion: Charges of treason for advocating surrender. Analysis: Defense based on divine calling and precedent. Description: Imprisonment in Jonathan's house and muddy cistern. Q/A: How Jeremiah survived long imprisonment.

The Bible. Ancient prison conditions. Trial procedures. Survival testimonies.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 96-97

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Relevance of Jeremiah's sufferings for Christians
Symbolic acts related to hope - Vision of figs and ox-yoke

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Jeremiah's sufferings relate to Christian experience. Describe the cost of faithful witness. Analyze God's presence in suffering. Evaluate lessons for modern Christians facing persecution.

Discussion: How Christians today face similar challenges. Analysis: Remaining faithful when unpopular. Q/A: God's sustaining grace in difficult times. Application: Learning from Jeremiah's example of perseverance. Testimony: Modern examples of Christian suffering.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 97-98

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Letter to exiles and buying land
The New Covenant prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's letter to Babylonian exiles. Explain his advice to settle and seek the city's welfare. Analyze his symbolic purchase of land during siege. Evaluate these acts as signs of future hope.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 29:1-14, 32:1-44. Discussion: Instructions to build houses, plant gardens, marry. Analysis: "Seek the peace of the city where I have sent you". Description: Buying field in Anathoth during siege. Q/A: How these acts demonstrated faith in restoration.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 99-100

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Fulfillment of New Covenant in Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Jesus fulfilled Jeremiah's New Covenant prophecy. Describe the Last Supper as inauguration. Analyze the role of Christ's death and resurrection. Evaluate the spiritual implications for Christians.

Bible reading: Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:6-13. Discussion: Jesus' words "This cup is the new covenant in my blood". Analysis: How Christ's sacrifice established new relationship.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 102-103