SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK TOPIC:
THEME: 6 FAITHS THAT WORKS
1. Revision of last term work
2. Faith that works: (a) Salvation is by faith alone not by works (good deeds) Gal. 1: 14; Eph. 2: 8-9 (b) Genuine saving faith manifests itself through works. James 2: 14-16;
THEME 7: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
3. Fruit of the Spirit:(a) Definition of “fruit” as in the context (b) The fruit of the flesh Gal. 5: 19-21 (c) The fruit of the Spirit Gal. Gal. 5: 22-15 (d) How to bear the fruit of the Spirit: Act 2: 28; Romans 10: 9-10
THEME 8: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
4 Spiritual gifts: (a) Definition of i. Spiritual gifts ii. Talents 1 Cor. 12: 4-8; Eph. 4: 11-13 (b) distributions of Spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12; 7-11 (c) Differentiate between Spiritual gifts and talents 1Cor. 12:7, 11; Eph. 4: 11;
5. Spiritual gifts: (d) Spiritual gifts Rom. 12: 6-8; 1Cor. 12: 28; Eph. 4:11. (e) Hierarchy of spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12: 28; 31, 14: 1,4-5. (f) How to identify and exercise your own spiritual gift(s).
THEME 9: FORGIVENESS
6. Forgiveness: (a) Meaning of forgiveness 2Cor. 5: 18-19; Heb. 8: 12; (b) How to receive forgiveness for one’s own sins I Jn 1: 9-10;
7. Forgiveness: (c) Jesus teaching on forgiveness Matt. 6: 12, 14-15 (d) Effects of forgiveness Matt. 18: 21- 35
THEME 10: THE FAMILY
8. The family: (a) Types of family: i, Nuclear family ii, Extended family (b) Rights and duties of family members Col. 2: 18- 21
THEME 11: HUMILITY
9. Humility: (a) Meaning of humility. phil. 2: 1-11, (b) Ways of demonstrating humility.
10. Humility: (c) Benefits of humility James 4: 10; 1 Pet. 5: 5; (d) Consequences of pride. James 4: 5; 1 Pet. 5: 5; Matt. 23; 12
THEME 12: EFFECTIVENESS OF PRAYER
11. Effectiveness of Prayer: (a) James teaching on prayer, James 1: 1-8; 4: 1-3, 5: 13-20 (b) Jesus thought His disciples on how to pray Matt. 6: 7-13-20 (b) Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, Matt. 6: 7-13, (c) Reasons for unanswered prayer (d) Types of prayer.
12. Revision
2ND TERM
WEEK 1
TOPIC: FAITH AND WORKS
CONTENT:
1. Salvation is by faith alone not by works. Gal. 1 14
2. Genuine saving faith manifests itself through works. James 2: 14—16
SUB TOPIC1: SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE NOT BY WORKS.
In the field of religion, justification is getting into right relationship with God. Paul’s argument is that justification, redemption or salvation is not achieved by our obedience to the law or our works, but through faith in Jesus. Paul pointed out that the righteousness of God is meant for all people, Jew or Gentile who have faith in Jesus. The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ is for all who believe in Him.
Paul acknowledge the Jewish desire to worship, but pointed out that they were still ignorant of the righteousness of God; but they went on making futile effort to establish their own righteousness but through the law. They failed to submit to God’s righteousness which is Christ Jesus.
The blood of Jesus shed on the cross serves as expiation for the sins of man. Christ is the end of the law that everyone who has faith may be justified. Faith is acquired by confessing with one’s lips that Jesus is the Lord, and by believing in one’s heart that God raised Him from the dead. Once this is done, one is saved. Man is justified by his belief and saved by what he confesses with his lips.
In summary, faith in Jesus is the only basis for salvation, available to all those who believe whether Jew or Gentile.
EVALUATION:
What is the condition necessary for salvation?
SUB TOPIC2: GENUINE SAVING FAITH MANIFESTS ITSELF THROUGH WORKS. JAMES 2: 14-16
The following are the ways by which genuine saving faith manifests itself through works:
1. Christians should help unemployed to be employed by establishing vocational and technical institute for training of the unemployed.
2. They should ensure good governance by participating in government and putting their faith into practice.
3. They should help the poor and the needy around them within and outside the church.
4. All Christians are expected to participate in church activities in accordance with the level of ability God have given them
5. A good Christian should make the work of charity and justice his or her watch ward.
6. Wealthy Christians should establish orphanages, mental homes and vocational institutions to take care of less privileged.
EVALUATION:
Mention five ways by which genuine saving faith manifests itself through works.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. ‘Show me your faith apart from work apart from works amd I by my works will show you my faith……..’ according to James shows _______. A. faith without works is nothing.
B. works and faith are not related.
C. faith is higher than work works.
D. works without faith is okay.
2.True Christianity as implied by James combines ………..
A. works and sleep.
B. faith and reading.
C. faith and works
D. wealth and prosperity.
3. Christian types of work includes the following except ……………..
A. caring others.
B. helping the needy.
C. praying for our brothers.
D. going to pastors all the time for prayer
4.God provided a ram for Abraham instead of Isaac, to………
A. send him away from his presence.
B. cook for Isaac to eat.
C. commend/reward Abraham’s faith.
D. turn Abraham to a prophet.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. ‘Be doers of the words and not hearers only.’ How did James discuss this in his teaching?
2. What is the significance of the teaching to Christians today?
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1a. What is faith?
b. Discuss Its importance in our Christian life.
2. Discuss the various ways by which Christians can put their into works.
3. What are the various ways through which one can identify false religion these days?
4. Discuss how faith and work are interwoven.
5. Narrate briefly how the following people exhibited their faith through works
(a) Abraham. (b) Rahab.
6. State six benefits of faith as stated by Paul in the book of Galatians.
PRE – READING ASSIGNMENT
Read about the fruit of the Spirit in the book of Gal. 5:22-25
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Mention seven works (fruit) of the flesh
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS Schools by Edmond U. Okoli. Tonad Publishers Ltd
2. Round – up Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A E Izuchukwu, et al; Longman.
CONTENT:
1. Salvation is by faith alone not by works. Gal. 1 14
2. Genuine saving faith manifests itself through works. James 2: 14—16
SUB TOPIC1: SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE NOT BY WORKS.
In the field of religion, justification is getting into right relationship with God. Paul’s argument is that justification, redemption or salvation is not achieved by our obedience to the law or our works, but through faith in Jesus. Paul pointed out that the righteousness of God is meant for all people, Jew or Gentile who have faith in Jesus. The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ is for all who believe in Him.
Paul acknowledge the Jewish desire to worship, but pointed out that they were still ignorant of the righteousness of God; but they went on making futile effort to establish their own righteousness but through the law. They failed to submit to God’s righteousness which is Christ Jesus.
The blood of Jesus shed on the cross serves as expiation for the sins of man. Christ is the end of the law that everyone who has faith may be justified. Faith is acquired by confessing with one’s lips that Jesus is the Lord, and by believing in one’s heart that God raised Him from the dead. Once this is done, one is saved. Man is justified by his belief and saved by what he confesses with his lips.
In summary, faith in Jesus is the only basis for salvation, available to all those who believe whether Jew or Gentile.
EVALUATION:
What is the condition necessary for salvation?
SUB TOPIC2: GENUINE SAVING FAITH MANIFESTS ITSELF THROUGH WORKS. JAMES 2: 14-16
The following are the ways by which genuine saving faith manifests itself through works:
1. Christians should help unemployed to be employed by establishing vocational and technical institute for training of the unemployed.
2. They should ensure good governance by participating in government and putting their faith into practice.
3. They should help the poor and the needy around them within and outside the church.
4. All Christians are expected to participate in church activities in accordance with the level of ability God have given them
5. A good Christian should make the work of charity and justice his or her watch ward.
6. Wealthy Christians should establish orphanages, mental homes and vocational institutions to take care of less privileged.
EVALUATION:
Mention five ways by which genuine saving faith manifests itself through works.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. ‘Show me your faith apart from work apart from works amd I by my works will show you my faith……..’ according to James shows _______. A. faith without works is nothing.
B. works and faith are not related.
C. faith is higher than work works.
D. works without faith is okay.
2.True Christianity as implied by James combines ………..
A. works and sleep.
B. faith and reading.
C. faith and works
D. wealth and prosperity.
3. Christian types of work includes the following except ……………..
A. caring others.
B. helping the needy.
C. praying for our brothers.
D. going to pastors all the time for prayer
4.God provided a ram for Abraham instead of Isaac, to………
A. send him away from his presence.
B. cook for Isaac to eat.
C. commend/reward Abraham’s faith.
D. turn Abraham to a prophet.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. ‘Be doers of the words and not hearers only.’ How did James discuss this in his teaching?
2. What is the significance of the teaching to Christians today?
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1a. What is faith?
b. Discuss Its importance in our Christian life.
2. Discuss the various ways by which Christians can put their into works.
3. What are the various ways through which one can identify false religion these days?
4. Discuss how faith and work are interwoven.
5. Narrate briefly how the following people exhibited their faith through works
(a) Abraham. (b) Rahab.
6. State six benefits of faith as stated by Paul in the book of Galatians.
PRE – READING ASSIGNMENT
Read about the fruit of the Spirit in the book of Gal. 5:22-25
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
Mention seven works (fruit) of the flesh
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS Schools by Edmond U. Okoli. Tonad Publishers Ltd
2. Round – up Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A E Izuchukwu, et al; Longman.
WEEK 2
TOPIC: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
CONTENT:
1. Definition of fruit
2. The fruit of the flesh Gal. 5: 19-21
3. The fruitof the Spirit Gal 5: 22-23
4. How to bear the fruit of the Spirit
SUB—TOPIC 1: DEFINITION OF FRUIT
The fruit of the Holy Spirit refers to the manifestation of Christ’s nature in the life of a Christian filled with the Holy Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is the results of the Spirit’s workings in the lives of believers. {Gal 5: 22-23}
EVALUATION:
Define fruit of the Spirit
SUB—TOPIC 2: THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH
The works of the flesh are the bad things we love to do but which we should avoid. They include the following:
1. Fornication: Fornication is the unlawful sexual intercourse between the unmarried. It also involves homosexuality and lesbianism.
2. Impurity:This involves all unclean and shady deals like fraud, theft, bad spoken words and all immoral actions.
3. Licentiousness: It is when somebody shamelessly does bad things.
4. Idolatry: This occurs when somebody raises and worships any other thing than God. e.g money, food, studies, graven images and other things.
5. Sorcery: It involves things like witchcraft, magical works and occultism
6. Enmity: This is hatred and hostility. This goes first to God, His handwork and most especially, fellow human beings.
7. Strife: It is the love of trouble, arguments, physical fight, violence and riots.
8. Jealousy: This is envy. We show envy when we despise others and having ill feelings toward them.
9. Anger: It refers to getting annoyed easily without being able to control it.
10. Selfishness: This is greed. It is the desire to want or acquire all without thinking about others.
11. Party spirit: It is excessive liking for parties
12. Drunkenness: Indulgence in alcoholic drinks.
EVALUATION:
Outline ten fruit of the flesh.
SUB—TOPIC 3: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
The fruits of the Spirit are enumerated by Paul in Galatians as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control {Gal 5: 22-24}. We shall discuss on them one after the other.
1. Love: Love is an important fruit of the Spirit. Jesus says that a man should love God with all his faculties and his neighbor as himself.
2. Joy: Joy is an expression of contentedness. A man who has joy is satisfied with his status in society; he is satisfied with any situation in which he finds himself and always giving thanks to God for it.
3. Peace: Peace is an attribute of God. In the beatitude, Jesus says that the peacemakers are blessed
4. Patience: Patience is more than endurance. It enables a Christian to see the glory beyond the pain. It changes the hardest trial into glory. It enables a Christian to face delay without depression, oppression and suffering without relenting.
5. Kindness: Kindness is a positive, active and practical willingness to be good to others in any way possible, a characteristic of true charity and a trait of a good man.
6. Goodness: it is the highest quality and the ultimate end of all that is virtuous.
7. Faithfulness: Faithfulness is a derivative of faith which St. Paul defines as the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities that have not been seen.
8. Gentleness: Gentleness is expressed in the ability to control the natural tendency toward assertiveness. It is active demonstration of humility.
9. Self-control: Self-control is self-discipline, self-restraint. It is the willingness and ability to do the right without external compulsion.
EVALUATION:
1. State the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit.
SUB-TOPIC 4: HOW TO BEAR THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
These are the ways by which one can bear the fruit of the Spirit
1. Repent and pray for forgiveness of your sins.
2. One has to believe in Jesus Christ.
3. One has to confess his faith with one’s lips and actions.
4. Be baptized in the name of Jesus.
5. Study the word of God daily
6. Pray for the Holy Spirit.
EVALUATION:
List three ways by which man can bear the fruit of the Spirit.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. The following are the ways of showing joy except A. tears of joy. B. facial radiance.
C. singing and dancing.D. over eating.
2. To be a good Christian, you must not be……… A. kind.B. faithful.C. arrogant.D. patient.
3. Which one is odd? A. homosexuality.B. lesbianism.C. strife.D. humility.
4. To bear fruit of the Spirit, you must A. repent and pray for the forgiveness of sin.
B. drink plenty of water to wet yourself.C. engage in argument and strife.D. take alcohol daily.
5. Conducts in consonance with the fruits of the Spirit include the following except…….
A. excellent behaviours.B. holy annoyance.C. neat appearance.D. humility and desire for peace.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. In what way can we bear the fruit of the Spirit?
2. (a) List the fruit of the Spirit.
(b) Explain how to bear fruit of the Spirit.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Mention five fruit of the flesh
2. State four fruit of the Spirit
3. List two ways by which man can bear the fruit of the Spirit
4. Define Fruit of the Spirit.
5. Explain in details the following three elements of the fruit of the Spirit:
i. Love. Ii. Meekness. Iii. Faithfulness.
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about Spiritual Gifts from Round up Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al page 126.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
From Paul’s list of nine spiritual gifts, name six which are manifested on the church today.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
2. Fundamentals of Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A.E Osubele et al
CONTENT:
1. Definition of fruit
2. The fruit of the flesh Gal. 5: 19-21
3. The fruitof the Spirit Gal 5: 22-23
4. How to bear the fruit of the Spirit
SUB—TOPIC 1: DEFINITION OF FRUIT
The fruit of the Holy Spirit refers to the manifestation of Christ’s nature in the life of a Christian filled with the Holy Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is the results of the Spirit’s workings in the lives of believers. {Gal 5: 22-23}
EVALUATION:
Define fruit of the Spirit
SUB—TOPIC 2: THE FRUIT OF THE FLESH
The works of the flesh are the bad things we love to do but which we should avoid. They include the following:
1. Fornication: Fornication is the unlawful sexual intercourse between the unmarried. It also involves homosexuality and lesbianism.
2. Impurity:This involves all unclean and shady deals like fraud, theft, bad spoken words and all immoral actions.
3. Licentiousness: It is when somebody shamelessly does bad things.
4. Idolatry: This occurs when somebody raises and worships any other thing than God. e.g money, food, studies, graven images and other things.
5. Sorcery: It involves things like witchcraft, magical works and occultism
6. Enmity: This is hatred and hostility. This goes first to God, His handwork and most especially, fellow human beings.
7. Strife: It is the love of trouble, arguments, physical fight, violence and riots.
8. Jealousy: This is envy. We show envy when we despise others and having ill feelings toward them.
9. Anger: It refers to getting annoyed easily without being able to control it.
10. Selfishness: This is greed. It is the desire to want or acquire all without thinking about others.
11. Party spirit: It is excessive liking for parties
12. Drunkenness: Indulgence in alcoholic drinks.
EVALUATION:
Outline ten fruit of the flesh.
SUB—TOPIC 3: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
The fruits of the Spirit are enumerated by Paul in Galatians as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control {Gal 5: 22-24}. We shall discuss on them one after the other.
1. Love: Love is an important fruit of the Spirit. Jesus says that a man should love God with all his faculties and his neighbor as himself.
2. Joy: Joy is an expression of contentedness. A man who has joy is satisfied with his status in society; he is satisfied with any situation in which he finds himself and always giving thanks to God for it.
3. Peace: Peace is an attribute of God. In the beatitude, Jesus says that the peacemakers are blessed
4. Patience: Patience is more than endurance. It enables a Christian to see the glory beyond the pain. It changes the hardest trial into glory. It enables a Christian to face delay without depression, oppression and suffering without relenting.
5. Kindness: Kindness is a positive, active and practical willingness to be good to others in any way possible, a characteristic of true charity and a trait of a good man.
6. Goodness: it is the highest quality and the ultimate end of all that is virtuous.
7. Faithfulness: Faithfulness is a derivative of faith which St. Paul defines as the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities that have not been seen.
8. Gentleness: Gentleness is expressed in the ability to control the natural tendency toward assertiveness. It is active demonstration of humility.
9. Self-control: Self-control is self-discipline, self-restraint. It is the willingness and ability to do the right without external compulsion.
EVALUATION:
1. State the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit.
SUB-TOPIC 4: HOW TO BEAR THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
These are the ways by which one can bear the fruit of the Spirit
1. Repent and pray for forgiveness of your sins.
2. One has to believe in Jesus Christ.
3. One has to confess his faith with one’s lips and actions.
4. Be baptized in the name of Jesus.
5. Study the word of God daily
6. Pray for the Holy Spirit.
EVALUATION:
List three ways by which man can bear the fruit of the Spirit.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. The following are the ways of showing joy except A. tears of joy. B. facial radiance.
C. singing and dancing.D. over eating.
2. To be a good Christian, you must not be……… A. kind.B. faithful.C. arrogant.D. patient.
3. Which one is odd? A. homosexuality.B. lesbianism.C. strife.D. humility.
4. To bear fruit of the Spirit, you must A. repent and pray for the forgiveness of sin.
B. drink plenty of water to wet yourself.C. engage in argument and strife.D. take alcohol daily.
5. Conducts in consonance with the fruits of the Spirit include the following except…….
A. excellent behaviours.B. holy annoyance.C. neat appearance.D. humility and desire for peace.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. In what way can we bear the fruit of the Spirit?
2. (a) List the fruit of the Spirit.
(b) Explain how to bear fruit of the Spirit.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Mention five fruit of the flesh
2. State four fruit of the Spirit
3. List two ways by which man can bear the fruit of the Spirit
4. Define Fruit of the Spirit.
5. Explain in details the following three elements of the fruit of the Spirit:
i. Love. Ii. Meekness. Iii. Faithfulness.
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read about Spiritual Gifts from Round up Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al page 126.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
From Paul’s list of nine spiritual gifts, name six which are manifested on the church today.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
2. Fundamentals of Christian Religious Knowledge for SSS by A.E Osubele et al
WEEK 3
TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
CONTENT:
1. Definition of Spiritual gifts, Talents 1 Cor. 12: 4-8, Eph.4: 11-13
2. Distributions of Spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12; 7-11
3. Differentiate between Spiritual gifts and talents 1Cor 12: 7, 11; Eph. 4: 11
SUB-TOPIC 1: DEFINITION OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Spiritual gifts are the special spiritual endowments given by the Holy Spirit upon the various members of the church for the common good of the church community. All spiritual gifts are from one Spirit (God). The purpose is for enhancing the churches’ growth and well being.
Talents are natural abilities or acquired skill to use for the good of all. The way one makes use of his or her talent shows how much grace such person has received. To make the best use of one’s spiritual gift one has to identify his talent. Christians should make use of their talents to the best of their ability, using all resources at their disposal.
EVALUATION:
Define Spiritual gifts and talents.
SUB-TOPIC 2: DISTRIBUTIONS OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Paul listed out spiritual gifts in 1 Cor. 12: 7-11. These gifts are gift of wisdom, gift of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working miracles, prophecy, ability to distinguish between spirits, various kinds of tongues and interpretation of tongues
1. The gift of wisdom: This is the manifestation of wisdom by giving the best solution to a problem that arises. A person with the gift of wisdom gives a suggestion and solution that will solve the problem and not cause fights or division.
2. The gift of Knowledge: This is the ability to act and talk accurately and truthfully through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
3. Faith: It is the special ability to believe and maintain the belief that God exists despite that we cannot see Him.
4. Gifts of Healing: This is the ability to minister restoration and health to the sick or the injured. This is acquired by the supernatural power of God alone.
5. The gift of Working Miracles: A miracle is whatever is whatever is strong and deviant to the natural and general order of things. Miracles show God’s power.
6. The gift of Prophecy
7. The gift to distinguish between spirits: This could also be referred to as the discernment of spirits. Apart from the Spirit of God, there are other spirits which try to appear as the Holy Spirit. It distinguishes between the Spirit of God and demonic spirits.
8. The gift to speak in tongues: A person can be given the ability to speak in other tongues/languages than the one he understands by training and skill.
9. The gift to interpret tongues: The tongues spoken about above can be interpreted by the power of the Holy Spirit alone.
EVALUATION:
What are the spiritual gifts enumerated by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians?
Sub-Topic 3: Differentiate between Spiritual gifts and talents.
Spiritual gifts and talents look so similar but they are not totally the same. Here are some differences between the two:
1. Talents are natural and developed while spiritual gifts are purely divine and spiritual.
2. Talents are developed by anybody while spiritual gifts are given to Christians only.
3. Talents can be turned to a profession or a hobby while spiritual gifts cannot be turned into a profession.
4. Talents are used to entertain while spiritual gifts are not.
EVALUATION:
Compare and contrast spiritual gifts and talents.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. Which of these is odd? a. prophecy b. music and dancing c. working of miracles
2. Talents are seen as------- a. natural, special endowment b. ability to pray c. church building
3. Spiritual gifts are given to men by----- a. angels b. God c. pastors
4. Which one is odd? a. faith b. athletic c. eloquence
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. What are spiritual gifts?
2. Explain the following spiritual gifts. A. prophecy B. working miracles.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Compare and contrast spirit gifts and talents.
2. List five wrong uses and value of spiritual gift.
3. List out five uses and values of spiritual gift.
4. Draw a chart to illustrate the hierarchy of the office of spiritual gift.
5. What does Paul teaches concerning the use of individual talents?
(b) In what two ways can this teaching be applied to Christian living? (WASSCE 1998)
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read the meaning of forgiveness and how to receive forgiveness for our sins.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. List the hierarchy of spiritual gifts.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
CONTENT:
1. Definition of Spiritual gifts, Talents 1 Cor. 12: 4-8, Eph.4: 11-13
2. Distributions of Spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12; 7-11
3. Differentiate between Spiritual gifts and talents 1Cor 12: 7, 11; Eph. 4: 11
SUB-TOPIC 1: DEFINITION OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Spiritual gifts are the special spiritual endowments given by the Holy Spirit upon the various members of the church for the common good of the church community. All spiritual gifts are from one Spirit (God). The purpose is for enhancing the churches’ growth and well being.
Talents are natural abilities or acquired skill to use for the good of all. The way one makes use of his or her talent shows how much grace such person has received. To make the best use of one’s spiritual gift one has to identify his talent. Christians should make use of their talents to the best of their ability, using all resources at their disposal.
EVALUATION:
Define Spiritual gifts and talents.
SUB-TOPIC 2: DISTRIBUTIONS OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Paul listed out spiritual gifts in 1 Cor. 12: 7-11. These gifts are gift of wisdom, gift of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working miracles, prophecy, ability to distinguish between spirits, various kinds of tongues and interpretation of tongues
1. The gift of wisdom: This is the manifestation of wisdom by giving the best solution to a problem that arises. A person with the gift of wisdom gives a suggestion and solution that will solve the problem and not cause fights or division.
2. The gift of Knowledge: This is the ability to act and talk accurately and truthfully through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
3. Faith: It is the special ability to believe and maintain the belief that God exists despite that we cannot see Him.
4. Gifts of Healing: This is the ability to minister restoration and health to the sick or the injured. This is acquired by the supernatural power of God alone.
5. The gift of Working Miracles: A miracle is whatever is whatever is strong and deviant to the natural and general order of things. Miracles show God’s power.
6. The gift of Prophecy
7. The gift to distinguish between spirits: This could also be referred to as the discernment of spirits. Apart from the Spirit of God, there are other spirits which try to appear as the Holy Spirit. It distinguishes between the Spirit of God and demonic spirits.
8. The gift to speak in tongues: A person can be given the ability to speak in other tongues/languages than the one he understands by training and skill.
9. The gift to interpret tongues: The tongues spoken about above can be interpreted by the power of the Holy Spirit alone.
EVALUATION:
What are the spiritual gifts enumerated by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians?
Sub-Topic 3: Differentiate between Spiritual gifts and talents.
Spiritual gifts and talents look so similar but they are not totally the same. Here are some differences between the two:
1. Talents are natural and developed while spiritual gifts are purely divine and spiritual.
2. Talents are developed by anybody while spiritual gifts are given to Christians only.
3. Talents can be turned to a profession or a hobby while spiritual gifts cannot be turned into a profession.
4. Talents are used to entertain while spiritual gifts are not.
EVALUATION:
Compare and contrast spiritual gifts and talents.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. Which of these is odd? a. prophecy b. music and dancing c. working of miracles
2. Talents are seen as------- a. natural, special endowment b. ability to pray c. church building
3. Spiritual gifts are given to men by----- a. angels b. God c. pastors
4. Which one is odd? a. faith b. athletic c. eloquence
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. What are spiritual gifts?
2. Explain the following spiritual gifts. A. prophecy B. working miracles.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Compare and contrast spirit gifts and talents.
2. List five wrong uses and value of spiritual gift.
3. List out five uses and values of spiritual gift.
4. Draw a chart to illustrate the hierarchy of the office of spiritual gift.
5. What does Paul teaches concerning the use of individual talents?
(b) In what two ways can this teaching be applied to Christian living? (WASSCE 1998)
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read the meaning of forgiveness and how to receive forgiveness for our sins.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. List the hierarchy of spiritual gifts.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
WEEK 4
TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
CONTENT:
1. Spiritual gifts Rom 12: 6-8, 1Cor.12:28: Eph.4: 11
2. Hierarchy of spiritual gifts 1 Cor.12:28:31,14: 1, 4-5
3. How to identify and exercise your own spiritual gifts
SUB-TOPIC 1: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving: he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation: he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
SUB—TOPIC 2: HIERARCHY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
However, these gifts of the Holy Spirit can function through these people:
1. Apostles,
2. Prophets,
3. Evangelists,
4. Pastors
5. Teachers,
6. Workers of Miracle,
7. Healers,
8. Helpers,
9. Administrators,
10. Speakers in various kinds of tongues.
EVALUATION:
Outline the hierarchy of spiritual gifts.
SUB-TOPIC 3: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND EXERCISE YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL GIFTS.
1. Equipping the saints for the work of ministry
2. Building up the body of Christ
3. Attaining the unity of faith. This means to unite the body of Christ.
4. Developing our knowledge of Jesus as the Son of God.
5. To understand all mysteries.
6. For the church to grow properly in truth and love
7. To be united in the doctrine of the Christian faith and not tossed to and fro through craftiness of people.
EVALUATION:
1. Draw a chart to illustrate the hierarchy of the office of spiritual gifts.
2. List out five ways we can exercise our spiritual gifts.
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1, by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read the effects of Unforgiveness.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
State five ways on how to forgive others.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al
CONTENT:
1. Spiritual gifts Rom 12: 6-8, 1Cor.12:28: Eph.4: 11
2. Hierarchy of spiritual gifts 1 Cor.12:28:31,14: 1, 4-5
3. How to identify and exercise your own spiritual gifts
SUB-TOPIC 1: SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving: he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation: he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
SUB—TOPIC 2: HIERARCHY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
However, these gifts of the Holy Spirit can function through these people:
1. Apostles,
2. Prophets,
3. Evangelists,
4. Pastors
5. Teachers,
6. Workers of Miracle,
7. Healers,
8. Helpers,
9. Administrators,
10. Speakers in various kinds of tongues.
EVALUATION:
Outline the hierarchy of spiritual gifts.
SUB-TOPIC 3: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND EXERCISE YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL GIFTS.
1. Equipping the saints for the work of ministry
2. Building up the body of Christ
3. Attaining the unity of faith. This means to unite the body of Christ.
4. Developing our knowledge of Jesus as the Son of God.
5. To understand all mysteries.
6. For the church to grow properly in truth and love
7. To be united in the doctrine of the Christian faith and not tossed to and fro through craftiness of people.
EVALUATION:
1. Draw a chart to illustrate the hierarchy of the office of spiritual gifts.
2. List out five ways we can exercise our spiritual gifts.
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1, by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read the effects of Unforgiveness.
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
State five ways on how to forgive others.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al
WEEK 5
TOPIC: FORGIVENESS
CONTENT:
1. Meaning of forgiveness 2Cor. 5: 18-19; Heb. 8: 12;
2. How to receive forgiveness for one’s own sins 1Jn 1: 9-10.
SUB-TOPIC 1: MEANING OF FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is a decision to let go or give up grudges, bitterness, and anger in your heart against someone who offended you. It is also the act which helps you to pardon the offender. Forgiveness makes someone to reconcile and seek peace with the offender. There are three types of forgiveness:
1. Self forgiveness
2. Forgiving others
3. Forgiveness from God.
EVALUATION:
1. What is forgiveness
2. List the three types of forgiveness
SUB-TOPIC 2: HOW TO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS FOR OUR SIN
To receive forgiveness for our sins, we must do the following:
1. Realize that we have sinned
2. Accept the fact that we have sinned and repent of it
3. Confess it to God and ask for forgiveness
We should not pretend as if we did not sin when we sin. If we do, John taught that we call God a liar and His word is not in us. This means that we sin the more against God if we do not follow the three steps above. If we accept and confess, he will forgive us and erase our sins to make us look as if we have not sinned. He will cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
EVALUATION:
Briefly explain how we can receive forgiveness for our sins.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. Forgiveness is the decision to -------- a. let go grudges b. kill and give up anger
2. These are types of forgiveness except------- a. self forgiveness b. parents’ forgiveness c. forgiveness to others d. God’s forgiveness
3. To receive forgiveness from God, we must------ a. hide our sin b. tells him we are sorry of our sins.
4. Unforgiveness is A. very healthy. B. not painful. C. imprisoning our mind.
D. looking up to Jesus.
5. We should do the following except A. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins.
A. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins. B. forgive and still put it in our mind.
C. preach the message of forgiveness. D. pray to God to forgive others.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Define forgiveness
2. Briefly explain how we can receive forgiveness for our sins.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. List the three types of forgiveness.
2. How did Paul use the case of Onesimus to explain the meaning and need for forgiveness?
3. Forgiveness produces reconciliation and rehabilitation. Explain this statement using Paul’s
letter to the Corinthians.
4. How can the virtue of forgiveness promote peace and order in our present day Nigeria?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 52)
Read about the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
State five reasons why we should forgive
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
CONTENT:
1. Meaning of forgiveness 2Cor. 5: 18-19; Heb. 8: 12;
2. How to receive forgiveness for one’s own sins 1Jn 1: 9-10.
SUB-TOPIC 1: MEANING OF FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is a decision to let go or give up grudges, bitterness, and anger in your heart against someone who offended you. It is also the act which helps you to pardon the offender. Forgiveness makes someone to reconcile and seek peace with the offender. There are three types of forgiveness:
1. Self forgiveness
2. Forgiving others
3. Forgiveness from God.
EVALUATION:
1. What is forgiveness
2. List the three types of forgiveness
SUB-TOPIC 2: HOW TO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS FOR OUR SIN
To receive forgiveness for our sins, we must do the following:
1. Realize that we have sinned
2. Accept the fact that we have sinned and repent of it
3. Confess it to God and ask for forgiveness
We should not pretend as if we did not sin when we sin. If we do, John taught that we call God a liar and His word is not in us. This means that we sin the more against God if we do not follow the three steps above. If we accept and confess, he will forgive us and erase our sins to make us look as if we have not sinned. He will cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
EVALUATION:
Briefly explain how we can receive forgiveness for our sins.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. Forgiveness is the decision to -------- a. let go grudges b. kill and give up anger
2. These are types of forgiveness except------- a. self forgiveness b. parents’ forgiveness c. forgiveness to others d. God’s forgiveness
3. To receive forgiveness from God, we must------ a. hide our sin b. tells him we are sorry of our sins.
4. Unforgiveness is A. very healthy. B. not painful. C. imprisoning our mind.
D. looking up to Jesus.
5. We should do the following except A. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins.
A. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins. B. forgive and still put it in our mind.
C. preach the message of forgiveness. D. pray to God to forgive others.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Define forgiveness
2. Briefly explain how we can receive forgiveness for our sins.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. List the three types of forgiveness.
2. How did Paul use the case of Onesimus to explain the meaning and need for forgiveness?
3. Forgiveness produces reconciliation and rehabilitation. Explain this statement using Paul’s
letter to the Corinthians.
4. How can the virtue of forgiveness promote peace and order in our present day Nigeria?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 52)
Read about the teaching of Jesus on forgiveness
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
State five reasons why we should forgive
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
WEEK 6
TOPIC: FORGIVENESS
CONTENT:
1. Jesus teaching on forgiveness: matt. 6: 12,14-15
2. Effects of unforgiveness: matt. 18: 21-35
SUB-TOPIC 1: JESUS TEACHING ON FORGIVENESS: MATT. 6: 12, 14-15
Jesus taught in Matthew that we should forgive others so that God also can forgive us. He taught that anybody who seeks forgiveness from God will be forgiven. Jesus wants us to forgive and make peace with our debtors and offenders. If we refuse to forgive people their sins, God will not also forgive us. Unforgiveness is a great sin before God.
PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON:
Paul began his letter to Philemon by thanking God for the love which he learnt Philemon had in serving the Lord toward the Church. Paul claimed that he had a right to command him to do his bidding but he would, rather, he chose to use persuasion in asking Philemon to accept back his former slave, Onesimus who had wronged him but had now become Paul’s son in Christ. Onesimus had previously made himself useless to Philemon, but now as a Christian, he could become useful to both Philemon and Paul. He was, therefore, sending Onesimus back with love though he would have wished to retain him in his service in Rome. He, therefore appealed to Philemon, if he still regarded him as a partner in Christ, to receive Onesimus back as he would receive Paul himself.
REASONS WHY WE SHOULD FORGIVE OTHERS:
We need to forgive others because of the following reasons
1. To receive forgiveness from God.
2. To avoid behaving in a wicked way through revenge
3. In order not to add more to our sins and lose our salvation
4. To restore our relationship between us and the person
5. We also have been forgiven by someone in the past and may still need to be forgiven in future
6. To remove the hurt and bitterness of the offence from our heart in order to be healthy.
HOW TO FORGIVE OTHERS:
1. Choose and decide to forgive the person.
2. Approach the person and talk about the offence
3. Tell the person that you have forgiven him
4. Try not to think about the offence again or the need to revenge
5. Pray to God to help you reconcile with the person forget the past.
EVALUATION:
1. What is Jesus teaching on forgiveness?
2 .State five reasons why we should forgive
SUB-TOPIC 2: EFFECTS OF UNFORGIVENESS: MATT. 18: 21-35
Many people taught forgiveness is a difficult or impossible task. We have seen how God Himself forgives us and urges us to forgive others. If we live in unforgiveness, these are the effects.
1. Imprison our mind with bitterness and anger.
2. Dictate our actions by the unforgiveness because we will not want to do anything with the person.
3. Continue to be sinners before God.
4. End up in hell fire as sinners.
5. Be unhealthy because we will always think about it.
6. Fail to receive forgiveness from God for our own sins.
EVALUATION:
1. List five effects of unforgiveness.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. Unforgiveness is ----- a. very healthy b. imprisoning our mind
2. We do the following except----a. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins b. preach the message of forgiveness c. forgive and still put in our mind
3. To receive forgiveness from God, we must------ a. hide our sin b. tells him we are sorry of our sins.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. List five effects of unforgiveness
2. What is Jesus teaching on forgiveness?
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Give the main features of Paul’s letter to Philemon
2. State five reasons why a Christian should forgive others
3. (a) Explain Paul’s teaching on forgiveness according to 2Corinthians 5: 18-19.
(b) What are the moral lessons on forgiveness?
4. (a) How did Paul used the case of Onesimus to emphasize the concept of forgiveness
(b) Mention four ways on how to forgive. (WASSCE 2003)
5. (a) What steps can we take to forgive others?
(b) What effect can forgiveness have in our lives?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read about the family and types of family
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. State five roles of father and mother.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK
CONTENT:
1. Jesus teaching on forgiveness: matt. 6: 12,14-15
2. Effects of unforgiveness: matt. 18: 21-35
SUB-TOPIC 1: JESUS TEACHING ON FORGIVENESS: MATT. 6: 12, 14-15
Jesus taught in Matthew that we should forgive others so that God also can forgive us. He taught that anybody who seeks forgiveness from God will be forgiven. Jesus wants us to forgive and make peace with our debtors and offenders. If we refuse to forgive people their sins, God will not also forgive us. Unforgiveness is a great sin before God.
PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON:
Paul began his letter to Philemon by thanking God for the love which he learnt Philemon had in serving the Lord toward the Church. Paul claimed that he had a right to command him to do his bidding but he would, rather, he chose to use persuasion in asking Philemon to accept back his former slave, Onesimus who had wronged him but had now become Paul’s son in Christ. Onesimus had previously made himself useless to Philemon, but now as a Christian, he could become useful to both Philemon and Paul. He was, therefore, sending Onesimus back with love though he would have wished to retain him in his service in Rome. He, therefore appealed to Philemon, if he still regarded him as a partner in Christ, to receive Onesimus back as he would receive Paul himself.
REASONS WHY WE SHOULD FORGIVE OTHERS:
We need to forgive others because of the following reasons
1. To receive forgiveness from God.
2. To avoid behaving in a wicked way through revenge
3. In order not to add more to our sins and lose our salvation
4. To restore our relationship between us and the person
5. We also have been forgiven by someone in the past and may still need to be forgiven in future
6. To remove the hurt and bitterness of the offence from our heart in order to be healthy.
HOW TO FORGIVE OTHERS:
1. Choose and decide to forgive the person.
2. Approach the person and talk about the offence
3. Tell the person that you have forgiven him
4. Try not to think about the offence again or the need to revenge
5. Pray to God to help you reconcile with the person forget the past.
EVALUATION:
1. What is Jesus teaching on forgiveness?
2 .State five reasons why we should forgive
SUB-TOPIC 2: EFFECTS OF UNFORGIVENESS: MATT. 18: 21-35
Many people taught forgiveness is a difficult or impossible task. We have seen how God Himself forgives us and urges us to forgive others. If we live in unforgiveness, these are the effects.
1. Imprison our mind with bitterness and anger.
2. Dictate our actions by the unforgiveness because we will not want to do anything with the person.
3. Continue to be sinners before God.
4. End up in hell fire as sinners.
5. Be unhealthy because we will always think about it.
6. Fail to receive forgiveness from God for our own sins.
EVALUATION:
1. List five effects of unforgiveness.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. Unforgiveness is ----- a. very healthy b. imprisoning our mind
2. We do the following except----a. pray to God for forgiveness of our sins b. preach the message of forgiveness c. forgive and still put in our mind
3. To receive forgiveness from God, we must------ a. hide our sin b. tells him we are sorry of our sins.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. List five effects of unforgiveness
2. What is Jesus teaching on forgiveness?
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Give the main features of Paul’s letter to Philemon
2. State five reasons why a Christian should forgive others
3. (a) Explain Paul’s teaching on forgiveness according to 2Corinthians 5: 18-19.
(b) What are the moral lessons on forgiveness?
4. (a) How did Paul used the case of Onesimus to emphasize the concept of forgiveness
(b) Mention four ways on how to forgive. (WASSCE 2003)
5. (a) What steps can we take to forgive others?
(b) What effect can forgiveness have in our lives?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read about the family and types of family
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. State five roles of father and mother.
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK
WEEK 7
TOPIC: THE FAMILY
CONTENT:
1. Types of family.
2. Right and duties of family members Col. 2: 18-21
SUB-TOPIC 1: TYPES OF FAMILY
MEANING OF FAMILY:
A family is a group of people who are related by blood or by marriage. Families are the origin of human communities. Some members of a family include father, mother, children, relatives, grandparents and in-laws. There are two types of family, the nuclear and extended family.
1. Nuclear family: This type of family consists of the father, mother child/children
2. Extended family: This type of family has a father, a mother and child/children in addition to any other relatives like cousins, grandparents, nieces and nephews.
PAUL’S TEACHING ABOUT FAMILY (COL 3: 18-21)
Paul recognized the role of every member of the family and used these roles to describe the nature of our relationship with one another in the church. Paul taught that husbands should love their wives and not be harsh with them. He said that wives should be subject to their husbands. Wives should also be submissive and not be abusive or arrogant because such attitudes were against God’s role for them in the home. Paul encouraged children to obey their parents in everything. He said fathers should not provoke their children to anger. This means that parents should not be too harsh on children as such harshness end up affecting the children negatively. Servants were encouraged to serve their masters faithfully and not as hypocrites and men pleasers.
EVALUATION:
Mention and explain the two types of family.
SUB-TOPIC 2: RIGHT AND DUTIES OF FAMILY MEMBERS’ COL. 2: 18-21
Each member of the family has a role to play to make it function well.
The roles of the father
1. The father is the head of the house.
2. He is to provide food, shelter, clothing and other needs for the family
3. He is to teach his children to obey and respect elders in the society
4. He is to provide for the formal training of his children
5. He is to make sure every member of the family is saved
6. A father should see to the security of the family
7. He must discipline his children in a godly manner.
8. He must pray for every member of the family and conduct Bible studies.
The roles of the Mother
1. The mother is the helpmate of a father.
2. She is to assist the father
3. She is responsible for keeping the home
4. She is the link between the father and children
5. She is to advise and teach the children
6. She prays for her family members
7. She disciplines the children in the father’s absence.
The roles of the Children
1. Children are to honour and love their parents
2. They are to obey their parents.
3. They are to be their brother’s keeper
4. They should pray for their parents
5. They should help their parents and not run away from home when needed
6. They should work hard in school
7. They are to be respectful to parents and elders and honour them.
VALUES FOUND IN GOOD FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
1. Love among members of the family
2. Peace and harmony
3. They will enjoy God’s care and protection
4. The family will have a good name in the society
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVES TEST:
1. ------ makes up a family a. sister, aunties and uncle b. nephew, mother and sister c. father, mother and children
2. There are ----- types of family a. three b. two
3. The head of the family is the ------ a. father b. mother c. cousin
4. One of the major roles of the father at home is ----- a. cheating the family members b. providing for the needs of the family
5. Children’s major role in the family is to ----- a. help their parent b. run away from home
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Mention and explain the two types of family.
2 Outline five roles of the father at home.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. State four roles of the mother at home
2. Explain in details Paul’s teachings on the rights and obligations of family members according to Colossians 3: 18-21.
3. Outline five roles of the father at home and four roles of the mother at home.
4. (a) What advice did Paul give in his Epistle to the Colossians, about the family.
(b) In what three ways can the family be firmly established? (WASSCE 2005)
5. (a) What were Paul’s view in his letter to the Colossians on interpersonal relationships in the Christian family?
(b) Mention four ways of avoiding conflicts in the family?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read about the ways of demonstrating humility
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. Define humility and mention four ways of demonstrating humility
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
CONTENT:
1. Types of family.
2. Right and duties of family members Col. 2: 18-21
SUB-TOPIC 1: TYPES OF FAMILY
MEANING OF FAMILY:
A family is a group of people who are related by blood or by marriage. Families are the origin of human communities. Some members of a family include father, mother, children, relatives, grandparents and in-laws. There are two types of family, the nuclear and extended family.
1. Nuclear family: This type of family consists of the father, mother child/children
2. Extended family: This type of family has a father, a mother and child/children in addition to any other relatives like cousins, grandparents, nieces and nephews.
PAUL’S TEACHING ABOUT FAMILY (COL 3: 18-21)
Paul recognized the role of every member of the family and used these roles to describe the nature of our relationship with one another in the church. Paul taught that husbands should love their wives and not be harsh with them. He said that wives should be subject to their husbands. Wives should also be submissive and not be abusive or arrogant because such attitudes were against God’s role for them in the home. Paul encouraged children to obey their parents in everything. He said fathers should not provoke their children to anger. This means that parents should not be too harsh on children as such harshness end up affecting the children negatively. Servants were encouraged to serve their masters faithfully and not as hypocrites and men pleasers.
EVALUATION:
Mention and explain the two types of family.
SUB-TOPIC 2: RIGHT AND DUTIES OF FAMILY MEMBERS’ COL. 2: 18-21
Each member of the family has a role to play to make it function well.
The roles of the father
1. The father is the head of the house.
2. He is to provide food, shelter, clothing and other needs for the family
3. He is to teach his children to obey and respect elders in the society
4. He is to provide for the formal training of his children
5. He is to make sure every member of the family is saved
6. A father should see to the security of the family
7. He must discipline his children in a godly manner.
8. He must pray for every member of the family and conduct Bible studies.
The roles of the Mother
1. The mother is the helpmate of a father.
2. She is to assist the father
3. She is responsible for keeping the home
4. She is the link between the father and children
5. She is to advise and teach the children
6. She prays for her family members
7. She disciplines the children in the father’s absence.
The roles of the Children
1. Children are to honour and love their parents
2. They are to obey their parents.
3. They are to be their brother’s keeper
4. They should pray for their parents
5. They should help their parents and not run away from home when needed
6. They should work hard in school
7. They are to be respectful to parents and elders and honour them.
VALUES FOUND IN GOOD FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
1. Love among members of the family
2. Peace and harmony
3. They will enjoy God’s care and protection
4. The family will have a good name in the society
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVES TEST:
1. ------ makes up a family a. sister, aunties and uncle b. nephew, mother and sister c. father, mother and children
2. There are ----- types of family a. three b. two
3. The head of the family is the ------ a. father b. mother c. cousin
4. One of the major roles of the father at home is ----- a. cheating the family members b. providing for the needs of the family
5. Children’s major role in the family is to ----- a. help their parent b. run away from home
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Mention and explain the two types of family.
2 Outline five roles of the father at home.
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. State four roles of the mother at home
2. Explain in details Paul’s teachings on the rights and obligations of family members according to Colossians 3: 18-21.
3. Outline five roles of the father at home and four roles of the mother at home.
4. (a) What advice did Paul give in his Epistle to the Colossians, about the family.
(b) In what three ways can the family be firmly established? (WASSCE 2005)
5. (a) What were Paul’s view in his letter to the Colossians on interpersonal relationships in the Christian family?
(b) Mention four ways of avoiding conflicts in the family?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 53)
2. Read about the ways of demonstrating humility
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. Define humility and mention four ways of demonstrating humility
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Round-up Christian Religious knowledge for SSS by A.E Izuchukwu et al.
WEEK 8
TOPIC: HUMILITY
CONTENT:
1. Meaning of humility Phil 2: 1-11
2. Ways of demonstrating humility
SUB-TOPIC 1: MEANING OF HUMILITY
Humility means lowliness of mind, absence of pride, arrogance or boastfulness. It is also the state of being humble, meek and modest. Humility is one of the greatest attributes of a good Christian. Without humility, one’s claim to be a Christian is not genuine.
PAUL’S TEACHING ON HUMILITY (PHIL2: 1-11)
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Paul urges the Christians to possess a sense of love, sharing in the spirit, affection and sympathy in order to complete the joy of being Christians by living in harmony with one another.
The Christians are warned to desist from any act of selfishness and conceit but should show humility. This means they should put others first before themselves. They should imitate Jesus Christ whose humility should be a model for them. Jesus was in form of God, but did not equate himself with God; instead, he humbled himself as a servant, up to the point of death. As a result of Jesus’ humility, God highly exalted him both in heaven and on earth. Therefore, Jesus is Lord to the glory of the father.
EVALUATION:
What is humility?
SUB-TOPIC 2: WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING HUMILITY
1. Showing love to one another
2. Counting others better than ourselves
3. Purging ourselves of selfishness or conceit
4. Being of the same mind in the society
5. Obedience to our parents/elders’ instructions
6. Selfless service to humanity or to church
7. Forgiving those who might have offended us.
8. Not being arrogant
9. Not running after material things but striving daily to live the good life in Christ.
EVALUATION:
1. What is humility?
2. What are the ways Christians can demonstrating humility?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 62)
2. Read about the benefits of humility
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. State five consequences of pride
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Comprehensive CRK for SSS by Martins I. Amaechi A. Johnson Publishers Ltd
3. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK
CONTENT:
1. Meaning of humility Phil 2: 1-11
2. Ways of demonstrating humility
SUB-TOPIC 1: MEANING OF HUMILITY
Humility means lowliness of mind, absence of pride, arrogance or boastfulness. It is also the state of being humble, meek and modest. Humility is one of the greatest attributes of a good Christian. Without humility, one’s claim to be a Christian is not genuine.
PAUL’S TEACHING ON HUMILITY (PHIL2: 1-11)
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Paul urges the Christians to possess a sense of love, sharing in the spirit, affection and sympathy in order to complete the joy of being Christians by living in harmony with one another.
The Christians are warned to desist from any act of selfishness and conceit but should show humility. This means they should put others first before themselves. They should imitate Jesus Christ whose humility should be a model for them. Jesus was in form of God, but did not equate himself with God; instead, he humbled himself as a servant, up to the point of death. As a result of Jesus’ humility, God highly exalted him both in heaven and on earth. Therefore, Jesus is Lord to the glory of the father.
EVALUATION:
What is humility?
SUB-TOPIC 2: WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING HUMILITY
1. Showing love to one another
2. Counting others better than ourselves
3. Purging ourselves of selfishness or conceit
4. Being of the same mind in the society
5. Obedience to our parents/elders’ instructions
6. Selfless service to humanity or to church
7. Forgiving those who might have offended us.
8. Not being arrogant
9. Not running after material things but striving daily to live the good life in Christ.
EVALUATION:
1. What is humility?
2. What are the ways Christians can demonstrating humility?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 62)
2. Read about the benefits of humility
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. State five consequences of pride
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Comprehensive CRK for SSS by Martins I. Amaechi A. Johnson Publishers Ltd
3. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK
WEEK 9
TOPIC: HUMILITY
CONTENT:
1. Benefits of humility James 4:10; 1 Pet,5:5
2. Consequences of pride James 4:5, 1 Pet.5:5; Matt.23;12
SUB-TOPIC 1: BENEFITS OF HUMILITY
1. God hates the proud but exalts the humble
2. God gives His grace to the humble
3. Lowliness of spirit brings honour
4. It creates harmony among people
5. True greatness lies in being humble
6. It attracts respect
7. Whatever we do on earth attracts reward or punishment.
8. Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted
EVALUATION:
1. Mention six rewards for humility as stated in the epistles
SUB-TOPIC 2: CONSEQUENCES OF PRIDE JAMES 4:5, 1 PET.5:5; MATT.23; 12
1. The proud reaps the reward of his pride which is rejection by God and man
2. God hates the proud but promote the humble
3. God debases the proud but loves the humbles
4. Pride goes before a fall.
5. Pride creates misunderstanding and lack of progress in the society.
EVALUATION:
1. List five consequences of pride.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. According to Paul, humility means------- a. being humble even to one’s junior. b. counting others better than others. C. going on errands in the church, using one’s own money.
D. acceptance of menial jobs in the church.
2. Paul taught that as a result of his humility and death on the cross Jesus gained------ a. adoption as the son of God b. exaltation as Lord c. salvation for all men. D. praise and loyalty of all believers.
3. Christ demonstrated humility through all but one of these ------ a. eating with sinners
b. taking the form of a servant. C. allowing John to baptize. D. pronouncing woe on
Jerusalem.
4. The greatest example of humility for Christians is A. Peter. B. Paul.
C. Prophet Elijah. D. Jesus Christ.
5. Which of the following did Paul admonish the Philippians to manifest as a virtue of humility? a. counting equality with civil rulers b. regarding themselves as being superior to others c. counting other people as being better than themselves.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Mention six rewards for humility as stated in the epistles.
2. State five consequences of pride
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. What was Paul’s teaching on humility in his letter to the Philippians?
2. Give an account of Peter’s teaching on humility in relation to Christian living. Mention any two situations in life today that call for the manifestation of true humility among Christians. (SSCE JUNE 1996)
3. (a) With reference to paul’s epistle to the Philippians, explain how Jesus demonstrated humility. (WASSCE 2001) (b) Mention two ways one can exhibit this virtue.
4. (a) Highlight Peter’s teaching on humility.
(b) Identify any three qualities of a humble person. (WASSCE 2013)
5. How did Paul deal with the issue of humility in his letter to the Philippians?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 63)
Read about the teaching of James on effective prayer
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. Outline five reasons for unanswered prayer
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Comprehensive CRK for SSS by Martins I. Amaechi A. Johnson Publishers Ltd
3. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK
CONTENT:
1. Benefits of humility James 4:10; 1 Pet,5:5
2. Consequences of pride James 4:5, 1 Pet.5:5; Matt.23;12
SUB-TOPIC 1: BENEFITS OF HUMILITY
1. God hates the proud but exalts the humble
2. God gives His grace to the humble
3. Lowliness of spirit brings honour
4. It creates harmony among people
5. True greatness lies in being humble
6. It attracts respect
7. Whatever we do on earth attracts reward or punishment.
8. Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted
EVALUATION:
1. Mention six rewards for humility as stated in the epistles
SUB-TOPIC 2: CONSEQUENCES OF PRIDE JAMES 4:5, 1 PET.5:5; MATT.23; 12
1. The proud reaps the reward of his pride which is rejection by God and man
2. God hates the proud but promote the humble
3. God debases the proud but loves the humbles
4. Pride goes before a fall.
5. Pride creates misunderstanding and lack of progress in the society.
EVALUATION:
1. List five consequences of pride.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. According to Paul, humility means------- a. being humble even to one’s junior. b. counting others better than others. C. going on errands in the church, using one’s own money.
D. acceptance of menial jobs in the church.
2. Paul taught that as a result of his humility and death on the cross Jesus gained------ a. adoption as the son of God b. exaltation as Lord c. salvation for all men. D. praise and loyalty of all believers.
3. Christ demonstrated humility through all but one of these ------ a. eating with sinners
b. taking the form of a servant. C. allowing John to baptize. D. pronouncing woe on
Jerusalem.
4. The greatest example of humility for Christians is A. Peter. B. Paul.
C. Prophet Elijah. D. Jesus Christ.
5. Which of the following did Paul admonish the Philippians to manifest as a virtue of humility? a. counting equality with civil rulers b. regarding themselves as being superior to others c. counting other people as being better than themselves.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Mention six rewards for humility as stated in the epistles.
2. State five consequences of pride
GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. What was Paul’s teaching on humility in his letter to the Philippians?
2. Give an account of Peter’s teaching on humility in relation to Christian living. Mention any two situations in life today that call for the manifestation of true humility among Christians. (SSCE JUNE 1996)
3. (a) With reference to paul’s epistle to the Philippians, explain how Jesus demonstrated humility. (WASSCE 2001) (b) Mention two ways one can exhibit this virtue.
4. (a) Highlight Peter’s teaching on humility.
(b) Identify any three qualities of a humble person. (WASSCE 2013)
5. How did Paul deal with the issue of humility in his letter to the Philippians?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT:
Read Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al; (page 63)
Read about the teaching of James on effective prayer
WEEKEND ACTIVITY:
1. Outline five reasons for unanswered prayer
REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose CRS for SSS 1 by L.O Udokporo et al, Melrose Books and Publishers.
2. Comprehensive CRK for SSS by Martins I. Amaechi A. Johnson Publishers Ltd
3. Senior school certificate examination past questions and answers for SSCE CRK