The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' Encounter - Background
Nicodemus' Encounter - The meeting

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

- Research who Nicodemus was
- Explain Nicodemus' position in society
- Appreciate the importance of seeking Jesus

- Conduct internet or library search on Nicodemus
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings to class

How did Nicodemus' encounter with Christ change his life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 70)
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Library resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 71)
- Notebooks

- Quality of research - Accuracy of information - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' Encounter - Lessons

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

- Discuss lessons from Nicodemus' encounter
- Apply lessons in daily life
- Value spiritual rebirth

- Re-read John 3:1-16
- Discuss lessons from the story
- Apply lessons to daily life

How can you apply lessons learned from Nicodemus' conversion?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 73)
- Bible
- Charts

- Quality of lessons identified - Relevance of applications - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' Encounter - Role-play
Nicodemus' Encounter - Bronze serpent

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

- Role-play the story of Nicodemus
- Demonstrate understanding of the encounter
- Value the importance of seeking truth

- Prepare to role-play the story
- Identify different roles for the play
- Perform the role-play

What can we learn from Nicodemus' humility in seeking Jesus?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 74)
- Bible
- Costumes
- Props
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 75)
- Charts

- Quality of role-play - Understanding of the story - Participation

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' Encounter - Mission of Jesus

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

- Read and interpret Luke 4:18-21 and Acts 10:38
- Discuss Jesus' mission on earth
- Appreciate Jesus' mission in saving humanity

- Read Luke 4:18-21 and Acts 10:38
- Discuss Jesus' mission according to verses
- Write points on charts

What was Jesus' mission on earth according to the Bible?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 76)
- Bible
- Charts

- Accuracy of interpretation - Quality of discussion - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' Encounter - John 3:5-7
Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Triumphant entry

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

- Explain lessons from John 3:5-7
- Apply lessons in Christian life
- Value spiritual rebirth

- Discuss John 3:5-7 in groups
- Write lessons on charts/slides
- Present lessons to class

What is the relevance of John 3:5-7 to Christian life today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 77)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 78)
- Pictures

- Understanding of verses - Quality of lessons - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - The entry

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

- Explain Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
- Identify symbolism in the entry
- Value Jesus as humble king

- Read about Jesus' triumphant entry
- Discuss importance of the entry
- Write points in exercise books

Why did Jesus ride on a donkey during His entry into Jerusalem?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 79)
- Bible
- Charts

- Accuracy of explanations - Understanding of symbolism - Written work

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Luke 19:38
Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Temple cleansing

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

- Read and understand Luke 19:38
- Compose a song from the verse
- Express praise through music

- Read Luke 19:38
- Discuss meaning of the verse
- Compose and sing a song from the verse

What does Luke 19:38 teach about Jesus' kingship?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 80)
- Bible
- Song books
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 81)
- Pictures
- Charts

- Understanding of verse - Creativity in composition - Singing skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Cleansing

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

- Read and interpret Luke 19:45-48
- Explain Jesus' cleansing of temple
- Value proper use of worship places

- Read Luke 19:45-48
- Illustrate Jesus' cleansing of temple
- Present points to class

How are church premises misused today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 82)
- Bible
- Charts

- Accuracy of interpretation - Quality of illustrations - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Lessons
Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Conflicts

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

- Identify lessons from temple cleansing
- Apply lessons in daily life
- Value respect for sacred spaces

- Read lessons from temple cleansing
- Discuss additional lessons
- Apply lessons to contemporary situations

What lessons can we learn from Jesus' cleansing of the temple?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 83)
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 84)
- Pictures

- Quality of lessons identified - Relevance of applications - Written reflections

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Resolving conflicts
Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Jesus' conflicts

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

- Share experiences of conflicts
- Explain ways to resolve conflicts
- Apply conflict resolution strategies

- Share experiences about conflicts
- Share how conflicts were resolved
- Discuss ways of resolving conflicts

How can we resolve conflicts peacefully?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 85)
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 86)

- Quality of experiences shared - Relevance of resolution methods - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Opposition

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

- Discuss why Jesus was opposed
- Identify reasons for opposition
- Learn from Jesus' response to opposition

- Discuss reasons for Jesus' opposition
- Write points on charts
- Present points to class

Why was Jesus opposed by the Jewish leaders?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 88)
- Bible
- Charts

- Quality of discussion - Relevance of reasons - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Debate
Jesus' Ministry in Jerusalem - Avoiding conflicts

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

- Participate in a debate on taxes
- Apply Christian principles to civic duties
- Value both religious and civic obligations

- Debate on paying taxes and tithes
- Identify proposers and opposers
- Record views from each side

Should Christians pay taxes to the government and tithes to God?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 89)
- Bible
- Debate guidelines
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 90)
- Word search puzzles
- Charts

- Quality of arguments - Participation in debate - Written reflections

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Lord's Supper

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

- Share experiences of Lord's Supper
- Explain how it's celebrated in churches
- Value the significance of communion

- Share experiences on Lord's Supper celebrations
- Write points in exercise books
- Present points to class

What is the significance of the Lord's Supper to Christians today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 91)
- Bible
- Charts

- Quality of experiences shared - Understanding of celebrations - Presentation skills

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Last Supper
Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Significance

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

- Read and understand Luke 22:7-20
- Explain the Last Supper events
- Appreciate the symbolism of bread and wine

- Read Luke 22:7-20
- Discuss the Last Supper
- Explain the significance of bread and wine

What is the significance of the Lord's Supper to Christians today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 92)
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 93)

- Comprehension of text - Understanding of symbolism - Written work

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Mount of Olives

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

- Watch video on Mount of Olives events
- Describe events at Mount of Olives
- Appreciate Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane

- Watch video on Mount of Olives events
- Discuss lessons from video
- Make notes in exercise books

What happened at the Mount of Olives?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 94)
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Attention to video - Quality of discussion - Written notes

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Betrayal
Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Peter's denial

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

- Share experiences of betrayal
- Identify lessons from betrayal
- Apply forgiveness in situations of betrayal

- Identify occasions of betrayal
- Share experiences of betrayal
- Discuss lessons learned from betrayal

What lessons can we learn from betrayal situations?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 95)
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 96)
- Posters

- Quality of experiences shared - Depth of lessons - Written reflections

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Trial to burial

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

- Watch video on events from arrest to burial
- Summarize events from arrest to burial
- Appreciate Jesus' sacrifice

- Watch video on events from arrest to burial
- Make summary notes of events
- Present points to class

What events took place between Jesus' arrest and burial?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 98)
- Bible
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Attention to video - Quality of summaries - Written notes

The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Resurrection
Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection - Importance

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

- Read and understand Luke 24:1-7
- Explain the resurrection event
- Value the hope of resurrection

- Read Luke 24:1-7 in pairs
- Discuss meaning of verses
- Answer questions about resurrection

How is the resurrection of Jesus important to Christians today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 100)
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 101)

- Comprehension of text - Quality of discussion - Written answers

The Church

The Early Church - Characteristics

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

- Discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- Describe how the Early Church exhibited devotion to preaching
- Appreciate the importance of preaching in church today

- In pairs, read and discuss Acts 2:41-47
- Identify characteristics of the Early Church from the passage
- Discuss how the Early Church was devoted to preaching
- Write points in exercise books
- Present to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 107)
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Learning and Fellowship
The Early Church - Breaking bread and Prayer

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

- Explain how the Early Church was devoted to learning
- Describe how fellowship was practiced in the Early Church
- Desire to participate in fellowship activities in church

- In groups, read Acts 2:41-47
- Discuss the devotion to learning and fellowship in the Early Church
- Interview church leaders on how churches today exhibit characteristics of the Early Church
- Write a report and present to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 108)
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Resource persons
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Observation - Interview reports - Group presentations

The Church

The Early Church - Generosity and Respect

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

- Describe the generosity exhibited by the Early Church
- Explain how the Early Church gained respect in society
- Desire to be generous and respectful in daily life

- In pairs read and discuss Acts 2:41-47
- Identify how generosity and respect were exhibited in the Early Church
- Discuss ways of applying these values in daily life
- Write points in exercise books

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 109)
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Modern Church Parallels
The Early Church - Miracles: Healing of the lame man

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

- Compare characteristics of the Early Church with the church today
- Identify similarities between the Early Church and modern church
- Appreciate the relevance of Early Church practices today

- Read the summary on how the church today exhibits characteristics of the Early Church
- In groups, identify additional ways the church today demonstrates characteristics of the Early Church
- Write findings and present to class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 110)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Bible
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 111)
- Bible (Acts 3:1-16)

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Peter's speech after healing

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

- Explain Peter's message after healing the lame man
- Describe the reaction of the people to the miracle
- Appreciate the role of miracles in spreading the gospel

- Read Acts 3:1-16 focusing on Peter's speech after the healing
- Discuss Peter's explanation of the source of healing power
- Outline lessons learnt from Peter's message
- Make notes in exercise books

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 112)
- Bible (Acts 3:1-16)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Healing of the sick and possessed
The Early Church - Paul and Silas: Meeting the fortune-teller

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

- Describe how the apostles healed the sick and those possessed by evil spirits
- Identify the effects of these miracles on the growth of the church
- Appreciate God's power to heal and deliver

- Read Acts 5:12-16 on the healing of the sick and those with evil spirits
- Discuss how these miracles were performed and their impact
- Write and present findings to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 113)
- Bible (Acts 5:12-16)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Paul and Silas in prison

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

- Describe the imprisonment of Paul and Silas
- Explain their response to imprisonment
- Appreciate the importance of praising God during difficult times

- Read Acts 16:16-34 focusing on the imprisonment
- Discuss Paul and Silas' reaction to their situation
- Identify lessons from their response to imprisonment
- Make notes in exercise books

How can you apply lessons learnt from the story of Paul and Silas in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 114)
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Prison earthquake and conversion
The Early Church - Lessons from Paul and Silas

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

- Narrate the events surrounding the earthquake in prison
- Explain how the jailer and his household got converted
- Appreciate God's intervention in difficult situations

- Read Acts 16:16-34 focusing on the earthquake and the jailer's conversion
- Discuss the miraculous events and their impact
- Identify lessons from the conversion of the jailer
- Present findings to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the story of Paul and Silas in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 114)
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 115)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Church attendance and spiritual growth
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Jesus' teachings

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

- Explain the importance of church attendance for spiritual growth
- Describe activities undertaken in church for spiritual growth
- Desire to attend church regularly

- Discuss the importance of attending church regularly
- Create and maintain a personal journal on church attendance
- Sing a familiar worship song in class
- Discuss lessons learned from the song

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 115)
- Personal journals
- Song links
- Digital devices
- Bible (John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts

- Observation - Journal assessment - Oral questions

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Teaching and leading

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

- Explain how the Holy Spirit teaches and leads Christians
- Describe how the Holy Spirit reminds Christians of Jesus' teachings
- Appreciate the teaching role of the Holy Spirit

- Read John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8 focusing on teaching and leading
- Discuss how the Holy Spirit teaches and leads believers
- Share personal experiences of the Holy Spirit's guidance
- Write points in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 116)
- Bible (John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Empowerment and glorification
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of knowledge

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

- Explain how the Holy Spirit empowers believers
- Describe how the Holy Spirit glorifies God
- Desire to be empowered by the Holy Spirit

- Read John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8 focusing on empowerment
- Discuss how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses
- Identify ways the Holy Spirit glorifies God
- Write points in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 116)
- Bible (John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 117)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of power

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

- Describe the gifts of faith, healing and working of miracles
- Explain how these gifts manifest in the church today
- Appreciate God's power through these gifts

- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 focusing on gifts of power
- Discuss the nature and manifestation of faith, healing and miracles
- Share examples of how these gifts are used in the church today
- Make notes in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 117)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of divine utterance
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Classification

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

- Describe the gifts of speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues and prophecy
- Explain how these gifts operate in the church today
- Appreciate the spiritual communication these gifts enable

- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 focusing on gifts of divine utterance
- Discuss the nature and operation of speaking in tongues, interpretation and prophecy
- Share examples of how these gifts are used in the church today
- Make notes in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 118)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 119)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Importance in church

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

- Explain the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Identify how different gifts contribute to church growth
- Appreciate the diversity of gifts in the body of Christ

- Brainstorm on the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Discuss specific ways each gift benefits the church
- Write points on a poster for display
- Present findings to the class

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 119)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12)
- Posters
- Digital devices

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentations

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Cults and false religion
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Idol worship and extremism

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

- Describe the characteristics of ungodly cults
- Explain the dangers of joining cults
- Utilize discerning gifts to avoid joining ungodly cults

- Search for the meaning of ungodly cults using internet or library resources
- Discuss the characteristics of cults
- Share experiences of instances when churches have been exposed as ungodly
- Write findings on a chart for class display

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 120)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 121)

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Devil worship

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

- Describe the characteristics of devil worship
- Explain the dangers of devil worship
- Utilize discerning gifts to avoid devil worship

- Search for the meaning of devil worship
- Discuss its characteristics and dangers
- Identify biblical warnings against this practice
- Write findings on a chart for class display

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 122)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Chart assessment - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Discerning true religion
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Biblical discernment

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

- Describe how to discern true religion from false religion
- Explain biblical guidelines for discernment
- Appreciate the importance of spiritual discernment

- Share experiences on how to discern true religion from false religion
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3,10
- Discuss how to utilize the word of God for discernment
- Write findings in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 123)
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3,10)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Guidance in daily life

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

- Explain how the Holy Spirit guides Christians in daily life
- Describe ways to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance
- Desire to be guided by the Holy Spirit

- Prepare a talk on the dangers of cults, devil worship, religious extremism and idol worship
- Discuss ways the Holy Spirit guides believers in daily decisions
- Share personal examples of seeking spiritual guidance
- Write a report on the experience

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 124)
- Bible
- Reports
- Digital devices

- Observation - Report assessment - Talk assessment