THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Introduction to unity of believers and the people of God

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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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 15-16

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The people of God - Old Testament background
The people of God in the New Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline factors that contributed to unity among Israelites. Explain the covenant between God and Abraham. Describe the role of Moses in uniting Israelites. Analyze the significance of the Ten Commandments for unity.

Q/A: Review Abraham's covenant from Form 1. Discussion: Role of Moses during Exodus. Analysis: How Ten Commandments promoted unity. Comparison: Old Testament people of God vs. New Testament. Assignment: List factors that united Israelites.

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Charts
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The body of Christ - Biblical foundation
Unity in the body of Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Paul's teaching on the church as body of Christ. Describe the analogy of human body parts. Analyze the role of different members in the body. Evaluate the importance of each member's contribution.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Discussion: How human body functions as unity. Analysis: Application of body analogy to church. Q/A: What happens when body parts don't cooperate. Group work: Identify different roles in church body.

The Bible. Diagram of human body. Chart of church roles and functions.
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
The church as the bride

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.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity in early church - Leadership disputes
Causes of disunity - Meat offered to idols and spiritual gifts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the main causes of disunity in Corinthian church. Explain disputes over church leadership. Describe the rivalry between followers of different leaders. Analyze Paul's solution to leadership disputes.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Discussion: Why Corinthians formed parties around leaders. Analysis: Followers of Paul, Apollos, Peter, and Christ. Q/A: Paul's argument about Christ not being divided. Case study: Modern leadership disputes in churches.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 20-21

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity - Lord's Supper and resurrection
Other causes of disunity in early church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the abuse of Lord's Supper in Corinth. Explain how social divisions affected communion. Analyze disagreements about resurrection of the body. Evaluate the impact of these problems on church unity.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 15:12-58. Discussion: How rich and poor were divided at Lord's Supper. Analysis: Why some doubted bodily resurrection. Q/A: Paul's correction on proper communion observance. Reflection: Importance of unity at communion.

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Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 22-23

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
Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches

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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Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS
THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Promoting unity among believers today
Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy

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

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Understanding prophecy in biblical context
Categories of prophets - True prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain prophecy as God's revealed truth. Describe the role of predictions in prophecy. Analyze how prophets dealt with present, past, and future events. Evaluate prophecy as recognized institution in Israel.

Discussion: Prophecy vs. fortune telling. Analysis: How prophets interpreted current events. Q/A: Relationship between prophecy and Holy Spirit. Bible reading: Examples of predictive prophecy. Assignment: Research prophecy in New Testament.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Early prophets and cultic prophets
False prophets and their characteristics
The importance of prophets in Israel

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Early prophets and their communities. Explain the role of cultic prophets in worship. Analyze prophetic guilds or schools. Evaluate the work of prophets in religious centers.

Discussion: Elijah and Elisha as leaders of prophetic communities. Analysis: Role of prophets at Bethel and Jerusalem. Q/A: How cultic prophets worked with priests. Case study: Prophetic communities and their influence.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 30-31

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

How prophets received God's call and messages
Prophets' roles and functions in society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe different ways prophets received God's call. Explain visions, voices, and ordinary events as revelation methods. Analyze the compelling nature of prophetic calling. Evaluate prophets' response to divine calling.

Bible study: Amos 3:8, Jeremiah 20:9 on compulsion to prophesy. Discussion: Visions (burning bush, Ezekiel's wheels). Analysis: Ordinary events with prophetic significance. Q/A: Why prophets couldn't resist God's call.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Prophets' messages of judgment and hope
Characteristics of true prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe how prophets foretold punishment for disobedience. Explain prophets' role in offering hope for restoration. Analyze the balance between judgment and mercy in prophetic messages. Evaluate prophets' predictions about future kings and kingdoms.

Discussion: Examples of prophetic warnings (Elijah's drought). Analysis: Messages of hope to exiles in Babylon. Q/A: How prophets balanced punishment with restoration. Bible study: Prophecies about the Messiah.

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The Bible. Chart of prophetic characteristics. Examples of prophetic courage.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life
The writing of prophetic messages - Content and types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe prophets' authority and courage in speaking. Explain use of symbolic actions in prophetic ministry. Analyze prophets' prayer life and withdrawal for revelation. Evaluate how prophets emulated God's attributes.

Case studies: Symbolic actions (Hosea's marriage, Isaiah walking naked, Jeremiah's clay pot). Discussion: Source of prophetic authority. Analysis: Moses' 40 days on mountain. Q/A: How prophets lived holy lives.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

How prophetic messages were recorded
Preservation and compilation of prophetic messages
Relationship between Old Testament and New Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain why prophetic messages needed to be written down. Describe the role of scribes in recording prophecies. Analyze the example of Jeremiah and Baruch. Evaluate how oral traditions were preserved by disciples.

Case study: Jeremiah 36:1-4 on dictating to Baruch. Discussion: Why written records were necessary. Analysis: King Jehoiakim burning the scroll. Q/A: Role of prophetic disciples in preservation.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 34-35

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Messianic prophecies and their fulfillment
John the Baptist and the transition period

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe prophecies about Davidic descendant. Explain Isaiah's prophecies about the Messiah. Analyze Jeremiah's prophecy of New Covenant. Evaluate how Jesus fulfilled messianic expectations.

Bible study: 2 Samuel 7:13-14, Isaiah's messianic passages. Discussion: Jesus acknowledged as "Son of David". Analysis: New Covenant inauguration at Last Supper. Q/A: Why Jews expected political rather than suffering Messiah.

The Bible. Chart of messianic prophecies and fulfillment. Timeline of Jesus' ministry.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Jesus as the suffering servant and humble king
Comparison between traditional African and Old Testament prophets - Similarities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jesus as fulfillment of Isaiah's suffering servant. Explain how Jesus differed from Jewish messianic expectations. Analyze Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on donkey. Evaluate Zechariah's prophecy about humble king.

Bible study: Isaiah 53, Zechariah 9:9-10. Discussion: Why suffering Messiah was unexpected. Analysis: Contrast between political and spiritual kingship. Q/A: How Jesus brought peace rather than war.

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The Bible. Information about African traditional prophets. Comparison chart of similarities.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 37-38

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES
PROPHET AMOS

More similarities and differences
Relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians
Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe more similarities (healing roles, resistance to oppression). Explain key differences in authority sources. Analyze differences in scope and hereditary nature. Evaluate the unique features of each prophetic tradition.

Continued comparison: Both performed healing roles. Analysis: Differences in source of authority (God vs. ancestors).

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 38-39

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
Lessons from Amos' call and the five visions introduction

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

Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession
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:
Describe the first vision of locust plague threatening Israel's crops. Explain the second vision of supernatural fire. Analyze Amos' intercession for Israel in both visions. Evaluate God's merciful response to prophetic prayer.

Bible reading: Amos 7:1-6. Discussion: Locusts consuming crops after king's taxation. Analysis: Fire threatening to consume subterranean waters and earth. Q/A: Amos pleading "How can Jacob stand? He is so small!" Compare: Moses' intercession (Exodus 32:11-14).

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 49-50

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
Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today

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

Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety
God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe worship practices at Bethel and Gilgal. Explain the problem of ritual without righteousness. Analyze how worshippers combined ceremony with injustice. Evaluate God's rejection of hypocritical worship.

Bible reading: Amos 4:4-5, 5:21-27. Discussion: Difference between true and false worship. Analysis: Why God hated feasts and rejected sacrifices. Q/A: Worship of idols alongside Yahweh. Comparison: Proper vs. hypocritical worship practices.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 61-63

PROPHET AMOS

Judgment on surrounding nations
God's judgment on Israel and Judah
Forms of punishment and call for repentance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain God's judgment on Syria, Philistia, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab. Describe specific crimes committed by each nation. Analyze the "three transgressions and four" formula. Evaluate God's universal moral demands on all peoples.

Bible reading: Amos 1:3-2:3. Discussion: War crimes, slave trading, treaty breaking. Map work: Locate nations mentioned in judgments. Analysis: God's moral standards apply to all nations. Q/A: Universal nature of divine justice.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 65-67

PROPHET AMOS

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain relevance of Amos' judgment message for Christians. Describe God's universal moral expectations today. Analyze balance between divine judgment and mercy. Evaluate how Christians should face challenges with hope.

Discussion: God's judgment applies to all nations today. Analysis: Christian responsibility for righteous living. Q/A: Learning from exile for facing modern challenges. Application: Trusting God's sovereignty in difficulties. Reflection: Personal and national accountability.

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The Bible. Covenant relationship info. Chart of God's universal activity. Election concepts comparison.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 71-72

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of election for Christians
The Day of the Lord - Expectations vs. reality

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christians as New Israel, chosen people. Describe Christian election and responsibilities. Analyze dangers of presuming on God's favor. Evaluate moral obligations of Christian calling.

Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:9. Discussion: Christians as "chosen race, royal priesthood". Analysis: Election brings responsibility, not just privilege. Q/A: How Christians should understand their calling. Application: Living up to election responsibilities.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75

PROPHET AMOS

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

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

Synthesis of Amos' major teachings
Contemporary applications and Christian discipleship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Synthesize social justice, hypocritical religion, judgment, election themes. Evaluate balance between judgment and hope in Amos. Analyze interconnection of all prophetic themes. Assess Amos' contribution to prophetic tradition.

Review: All major themes and their relationships. Discussion: How judgment leads to purification and restoration. Analysis: Amos' influence on later prophets. Q/A: Continuing relevance for modern Christians.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 82-84

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Background to Prophet Jeremiah - Political context
Social and economic background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the political background during Jeremiah's ministry. Describe the decline of Assyrian power and rise of Babylon. Explain the reigns of Judean kings during Jeremiah's time. Analyze the international political situation affecting Judah.

Timeline: Jeremiah's ministry (626-587 BCE). Map work: Locate Assyria, Babylon, Egypt in relation to Judah. Discussion: Fall of Nineveh (612 BCE) and shift in power. Q/A: Kings during Jeremiah's ministry - Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, Zedekiah.

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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
Jeremiah's call - The divine encounter

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 commission and mission
Evils addressed by Jeremiah - Necromancy and false prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's commission as prophet to the nations. Describe his mission to "uproot, tear down, destroy, build, plant." Analyze the scope of his prophetic ministry. Evaluate God's promises of protection and presence.

Discussion: Jeremiah as prophet to nations, not just Judah. Analysis: Dual mission of destruction and restoration. Q/A: Six-fold commission (uproot, tear down, destroy, overthrow, build, plant). Application: How God prepares and equips His servants.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75

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
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:
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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The Bible. Cloth for demonstration. Empty jars for illustration. Symbolic action examples.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 85-87

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
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:
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.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 96-97

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
JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT

Fulfillment of New Covenant in Christ
Judgment and Punishment - God's universal judgment

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

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT

Symbolic acts related to Judgment and Punishment - Personal symbols
Symbolic acts related to Judgment and Punishment - Object lessons

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

Define symbolic acts and their purpose in prophecy
Describe the wearing of the waistcloth and its meaning
Explain the parable of wine-filled jars
Interpret Jeremiah's celibacy as a sign
Analyze how personal actions conveyed divine messages

Bible reading: Jeremiah 13:1-11, 13:12-14, 16:1-9
Demonstration: Cloth around waist representing close relationship
Illustration: Empty jars filled with wine then broken
Discussion: Cost of prophetic ministry - no marriage, no mourning
Q/A: Why God used personal life as teaching tool

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KLB BK III Pg 87-88

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT

Symbolic acts related to Judgment and Punishment - Visions and yoke
The fall of Jerusalem and exile - Historical fulfillment
Relevance of Jeremiah's teachings on judgment for Christians today

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

Describe the vision of two baskets of figs
Explain good figs (exiles) vs bad figs (those remaining)
Interpret the wearing of wooden ox yoke
Analyze God's surprising perspective on exile
Evaluate submission to Babylon as God's will

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-22
Discussion: God's presence beyond Jerusalem Temple
Visual aid: Two baskets with different fruits
Demonstration: Yoke symbolism (if possible)

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KLB BK III Pg 89-90

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Opposition and persecution
Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Physical persecution and imprisonment

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

Describe the plot against Jeremiah's life by his relatives
Explain Jeremiah's lament about isolation and loneliness
Analyze the people's mockery of unfulfilled prophecies
Evaluate God's encouragement to remain steadfast
Apply lessons about faithful service despite opposition

Bible readings: Jeremiah 11:18-23, 15:10-21, 17:14-18
Discussion: Jeremiah's hometown rejection
Character study: Jeremiah's emotional struggles
Q/A: Why relatives opposed him
Role play: Jeremiah's isolation experience

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KLB BK III Pg 95-96

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Symbolic acts related to hope and restoration - Vision of two baskets of figs
Symbolic acts related to hope and restoration - The ox yoke, letter to exiles and buying land
The New Covenant - Characteristics and significance
Fulfillment and relevance of Jeremiah's teachings for Christians

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

Describe the vision of good and bad figs
Explain good figs representing faithful exiles
Interpret bad figs as those who remained in rebellion
Analyze God's surprising perspective on exile
Evaluate God's promise of restoration for the faithful

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10
Visual demonstration: Two baskets with different fruits
Discussion: God's presence beyond Jerusalem
Q/A: Why exiles were considered "good"
Reflection: Finding God in difficult circumstances

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KLB BK III Pg 99