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
The Council of Jerusalem

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

Solutions offered by Paul to disunity
Causes of disunity in Kenyan churches today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's comprehensive solutions to church divisions. Explain the principle of love as supreme solution. Describe the importance of considering others. Analyze the role of proper worship in maintaining unity.

Review of 1 Corinthians solutions. Discussion: How love solves all problems. Analysis: Paul's practical advice for different situations. Q/A: Why love is the "most excellent way". Synthesis: Bringing together all of Paul's solutions.

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Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

More causes of disunity in Kenya
Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe disputes taken to civil courts. Explain misuse of freedom of worship. Analyze differences in sacramental practices. Evaluate varying beliefs about baptism and resurrection.

Discussion: Church cases in Kenyan courts. Analysis: How freedom of worship is sometimes abused. Q/A: Different practices in baptism among churches. Comparison: Various beliefs about resurrection among denominations. Debate: Should churches have uniform practices?

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 24-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS
THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES
THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Promoting unity among believers today
Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy
Understanding prophecy in biblical 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

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Categories of prophets - True prophets
Early prophets and cultic prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different categories of Old Testament prophets. Explain the classification of Major prophets. Describe Minor prophets and their characteristics. Distinguish between Canonical and Early prophets.

Bible exploration: Books of Major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel). Discussion: Why some are called "major" and others "minor". Analysis: Length and content of prophetic books. Q/A: Difference between Canonical and Early prophets.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 29-30

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

False prophets and their characteristics
The importance of prophets in Israel
How prophets received God's call and messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify characteristics of false prophets. Explain how false prophets operated. Describe the challenge they posed to true prophets. Analyze examples of conflicts between true and false prophets.

Discussion: How to distinguish false from true prophets. Case study: Elijah vs. prophets of Baal. Analysis: Jeremiah vs. Hananiah conflict. Q/A: Why false prophets were dangerous to Israel. Assignment: Research modern false prophets.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Prophets' roles and functions in society
Prophets' messages of judgment and hope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the various roles prophets played in Israel. Explain prophets as conscience of kings. Describe prophets' work in condemning social evils. Analyze prophets as preachers of practical monotheism.

Case studies: Nathan confronting David, Elijah challenging Ahab. Discussion: How prophets fought idolatry. Analysis: Prophets condemning social injustice. Q/A: Prophets as authoritative preachers of righteousness.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Characteristics of true prophets
More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify key characteristics of genuine prophets. Explain how prophets heard and obeyed God's voice. Describe prophets' belief in monotheism and covenant relationship. Analyze prophets' understanding of God's holiness and justice.

Discussion: Different ways God revealed Himself to prophets. Analysis: Prophets' absolute commitment to monotheism. Q/A: How prophets stood for covenant relationship. Case study: Prophets' courage in facing opposition.

The Bible. Chart of prophetic characteristics. Examples of prophetic courage.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

The writing of prophetic messages - Content and types
How prophetic messages were recorded
Preservation and compilation of prophetic messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the three types of content in prophetic books. Explain prophetic sayings and oracles. Describe first-person and third-person narratives. Analyze the structure and organization of prophetic literature.

Bible study: Examples of prophetic oracles (Isaiah 28, Amos 1:3-3:2). Discussion: First-person narratives (Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1). Analysis: Third-person accounts of prophetic activities. Q/A: How prophetic books were organized.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Relationship between Old Testament and New Testament
Messianic prophecies and their fulfillment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Old Testament points to salvation history. Describe God's promise to Abraham about blessing nations. Analyze Jesus' attitude toward the Law of Moses. Evaluate how Jesus fulfilled rather than destroyed the Law.

Bible study: Genesis 12:3 and Matthew 5:17. Discussion: Jesus as descendant of Abraham and David. Analysis: Jesus' summary of Law in love commandments. Q/A: How Jesus set higher standards than Mosaic Law.

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The Bible. Chart of messianic prophecies and fulfillment. Timeline of Jesus' ministry.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 35-36

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

John the Baptist and the transition period
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:
Explain John the Baptist as forerunner of Messiah. Describe prophecies about John's ministry (Malachi, Isaiah). Analyze John's role in preparing for Jesus. Evaluate John as the last Old Testament prophet.

Bible study: Isaiah 40:3-5, Malachi 3:1, Luke 3:1-20. Discussion: John's baptism of repentance. Analysis: John's recognition of Jesus as Messiah. Q/A: Jesus' commendation of John as greatest prophet.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

More similarities and differences
Relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians

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

Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context
Political and economic background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the historical background of Prophet Amos. Describe Amos' personal life, occupation, and ministry period. Explain the significance of a Judean prophet sent to Israel. Analyze the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah.

Q/A: Review prophets from previous units. Map work: Locate Tekoa, Israel's boundaries. Discussion: Amos as shepherd and sycamore tree tender. Timeline: Contemporary kings (786-743 BCE Israel, 783-742 BCE Judah). Analysis: Why God sent Judean prophet to Northern Kingdom.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 41-44

PROPHET AMOS

Social and religious background
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:
Identify social problems and moral decline during Amos' time. Explain corruption in law courts and declining morality. Describe religious hypocrisy in Northern Kingdom. Analyze worship centers and idolatrous practices.

Discussion: How wealth led to social corruption and bribery. Analysis: Sexual immorality and breakdown of covenant brotherhood. Map work: Locate Bethel, Gilgal, Samaria as worship centers. Q/A: Combining Yahweh worship with idols (Sakkuth, Kaiwan).

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 45-46

PROPHET AMOS

Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession
Visions of plumb line and summer fruits - Inevitable judgment

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

Vision of altar destruction and modern significance of visions
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:
Describe the fifth vision of altar destruction at Bethel. Explain complete judgment with no escape possible. Analyze how God still speaks through visions today. Evaluate the role of visions in modern church guidance.

Bible reading: Amos 9:1-4. Description: Destruction of altar and all worshippers. Discussion: No hiding place from God's judgment. Analysis: Examples of modern prophetic visions in churches. Q/A: How visions help in church decisions and leadership.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 51-53

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
Relevance of Day of the Lord for Christians

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

The remnant concept and restoration promises
Relevance of remnant teaching for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define remnant as faithful survivors of judgment. Explain Amos' teaching about sieving Israel. Describe restoration of Davidic kingdom. Analyze material prosperity in restored land.

Bible reading: Amos 9:8-15. Discussion: Remnant as grain vs. chaff in sieve. Analysis: Restoration under new Davidic king. Description: Great harvests, rebuilt cities, return from exile. Example: Elijah and 7,000 faithful to God.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 78-80

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
Religious background and syncretism

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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The Bible. Information about ancient pagan religions. Pictures of ancient idols. Religious practices comparison chart.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-69

PROPHET JEREMIAH

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:
Describe Jeremiah's family background and hometown Anathoth. Explain his priestly heritage and early influences. Analyze his personality traits and emotional nature. Evaluate his role as the "weeping prophet."

Bible reading: Jeremiah 1:1. Discussion: Anathoth as priestly city near Jerusalem. Analysis: How priestly background influenced his ministry. Q/A: Jeremiah's emotional and sensitive nature. Character study: Jeremiah's personality and calling.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 70-71

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's commission and mission
Evils addressed by Jeremiah - Necromancy and false prophecy
Dishonesty, human sacrifice, and idolatry

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

The Temple Sermon - Content and significance
Reactions to Temple Sermon and relevance for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's famous Temple Sermon. Explain his call for genuine repentance and reform. Analyze the people's false confidence in the Temple. Evaluate Jeremiah's conditions for remaining in the land.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15. Discussion: Context of Temple Sermon delivery. Analysis: "Do not trust in deceptive words: 'This is the temple of the LORD'". Q/A: Conditions for avoiding exile - justice, care for vulnerable, no idolatry. Comparison: Shiloh's destruction as warning.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 78-80

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's teachings on judgment and punishment - Divine judgment announced
Modes of punishment - Military, natural, and spiritual

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's announcement of coming judgment on Judah. Describe the reasons for God's judgment. Analyze the certainty and severity of punishment. Evaluate the role of Babylon as God's instrument.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 5:12-18, 6:1-30. Discussion: Why judgment was inevitable despite warnings. Analysis: Babylon as God's instrument of punishment. Q/A: Specific sins that triggered divine judgment. Timeline: From warning to fulfillment (587 BCE).

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 83-85

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Symbolic acts related to judgment - Waistcloth and wine jars
Symbolic acts - Celibacy, potter and clay, earthen flask
More symbolic acts - Fig baskets and wooden yoke

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

The fall of Jerusalem and exile
Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Plots against his life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give a detailed account of Jerusalem's fall in 587 BCE. Describe the siege, destruction, and deportation. Explain Jeremiah's experiences during the fall. Analyze the fulfillment of prophetic warnings.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 39, 52. Historical account: 18-month siege of Jerusalem. Description: Temple destruction, city burning, mass deportation. Discussion: Jeremiah's treatment by Babylonians. Timeline: From first deportation (597) to final destruction (587).

The Bible. Historical accounts of siege. Archaeological evidence. Destruction timeline.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 91-94

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's isolation, mockery, and torture
Jeremiah's arrest, trial, and imprisonment
Relevance of Jeremiah's sufferings for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's lament about his isolation. Explain how he became object of mockery. Analyze his torture by Pashhur the priest. Evaluate Jeremiah's emotional and physical suffering.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 15:10-21, 20:1-6, 20:7-18. Discussion: Jeremiah's complaint about being alone. Analysis: Daily mockery and ridicule he endured. Description: Beating and stocks by Pashhur. Q/A: How suffering affected Jeremiah's ministry.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 95-96

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Symbolic acts related to hope - Vision of figs and ox-yoke
Letter to exiles and buying land

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe symbolic acts that conveyed hope and restoration. Explain the vision of two baskets of figs (good exiles). Analyze wearing ox-yoke as temporary submission. Evaluate messages of eventual restoration.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-22. Discussion: How good figs represented faithful remnant in exile. Analysis: Yoke as temporary burden before freedom. Q/A: Why hope accompanied judgment messages. Comparison: Judgment vs. restoration symbolism.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 98-99

PROPHET JEREMIAH

The New Covenant prophecy
Fulfillment of New Covenant in Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's prophecy of the New Covenant. Describe characteristics of this covenant. Analyze differences from the Mosaic Covenant. Evaluate the spiritual nature of the New Covenant.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34. Discussion: Problems with the old covenant. Analysis: "I will write my law on their hearts".

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 100-102

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's call and its relevance to Christians
Jeremiah's suffering and Christian discipleship
Hypocrisy in worship and call for repentance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare Jeremiah's call with Christian calling. Explain the principle of divine election and preparation. Analyze God's presence with those He calls. Evaluate the cost and privilege of serving God.

Discussion: How God prepares people for His service. Analysis: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you". Q/A: God's presence in difficult assignments. Application: Responding to God's call in various forms. Testimony: Modern calling experiences.

The Bible. Calling experiences. Divine preparation examples. Service testimonies.
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The Bible. Worship authenticity guides. Repentance examples. Self-examination materials.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 102-103

PROPHET JEREMIAH

New Covenant and Christian life
Judgment, punishment, and divine justice
Hope, restoration, and the righteous king
The Temple and Jerusalem in prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Christians live under the New Covenant. Describe the internal nature of God's law. Analyze personal relationship with God. Evaluate the role of the Holy Spirit in covenant life.

Discussion: Law written on hearts vs. stone tablets. Analysis: Individual access to God through Christ. Q/A: Role of Holy Spirit in covenant relationship. Application: Living by internal spiritual principles.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 104-105