Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

CLASS:  JSS 1

DATE:

TERM: 1st TERM

REFERENCES

• Ilesanmi Christian Religious Studies for JSS Bk 1 TundeErumeobaet’al
• Christian Religious Knowledge for J.s.s Bk1 by I. OAdeyemo
• Christian Religions Education for J.S.S. Bk 1 by Adeyinkaet’al
• R.S.V Bible
• Christian Religious Education for J.S.S Bk 1 by T.W.O Mar-coopomeet’al

 
WEEK ONE

TOPIC: THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

CONTENT

• Who is God?
• Attributes of God
• Name of God in Different Nigerian Languages

WHO IS GOD?

God is a Spirit (John 4:24)

God is Supreme Being.

God is the Creator of the Universe (Isa. 45:12,  Rev. 4:11)

God is ‘I AM THAT I AM “ (Exod. 3:14)

God is “Alpha and Omega”. The beginning and the ending (Rev. 1:8)God is the Ancient of  Days.

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1) God is the Lord of all Lords, King of all Kings, the Invisible. The Miracle Worker, The Most High etc. God is also called Yahweh, Jehovah etc.

Any time, we are referring to God, we must use capital letter to start, or else, it will mean that we are referring to smaller gods.

ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

The following are the attributes of God

1. God is Eternal: This means that there never was a time when He was not . He is, He was, and forever more He shall be”
2. God is Omniscience: This means that God knows all things (Ps.
3. God is Omnipresent: This means that God is present everywhere, at the same time (Ps. 139:17)
4. God is Omnipotence: This means that He is Almighty God, He is all powerful. He can do all things. (Luke 1: 37)
5. God is Immutable: This means that God cannot change. God is the same yesterday,today and for ever more  
6. God is Invincible: This means that God is too strong to be overcome or defeated.
7. God is Holy: This means that God cannot sin.
8. God is Glorious: Holy and fearful in praises, doing wonders, all the time.
9. God is Merciful and He loves to inhabit the praises of His people.

NAMES OF GOD IN DIFFERENT NIGERIAN LANGUAGES

In the Traditional religion, all the various tribes have their own names for God. For example, the Yoruba call God Olodumare. The Igbo call God: Chineke and the Hausa call God Ubangiji. The names tell us that God is the Supreme Being, the source of all life in heaven, and on earth.Some Nigerian names for God in African Traditional  Religions.

EVALUATION:

1. Who is God?
2. Mention five attributes of God.

NAMES OF GOD IN DIFFERENT NIGERIAN LANGUAGES

PEOPLE    NAMES OF GOD        MEANING

BIROM    Dagwi                Father of the sun; source of beings

Edo        Osanobuwa            Thesource of all beings and sustainer of the world.

        Osa-Nakpame            God, the great Artist, Molder, Creator

        Osa-Nudazi            The Impregnable Lord

Efiki        Abasi                The God who directs the Universe from Heaven.

Ibibio/

Calabar

Hausa/

Fulani        Ubangiji            The Almighty God. The Supreme Being.

Igbo        Chineke            God the Creator

        Chukwu            The great spirit, Source of beings

        Obasi-di-n’elu            God above

        Chukwu            The greatSpirit

        Onyeokike            The Creator of all

Olisabuluwa            The immense, sustainer of the world.

Eze-enu            King of Heaven

Ijaw        Egbesu                The Supreme protector

        Temearau            He, who is Almighty.

        Ayiba                Maker of Soul, the Creator

Nupe        Soko                The Creator, Owner of the world. The Great God.

TIV        Anodos            The Sustainer

Urhobo    Ogbene            God, Lord of all

        Uku                The Great one

        Orhorwara            The feared One

        Omanomohowo        The Creator, the Moulder

Out nyo    The One who the multitude must hear when He speaks

Yoruba        Olodumare            Almighty Supreme Being 

        Olorun                Owner of Lord of Heaven

        Eleda                The Creator, The maker

        Oba Airi            Theinvisible King

        Orise                The very source of being

Itsekiri        Oritse                Owner of Heaven

EVALUATION

1. List the names of God according to Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.
2. Write the names of God in four Nigerian Languages and state the meanings.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. List the names of God according to Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.
2. Write the names of God in four Nigerian Languages and state the meanings.
3. Who is God?
4. Mention five attributes of God.

READING ASSIGNMENT

1. Christian Religious  Education for JSS Bk 1 by Adeyinkaet’alPage 4
2. Christian Religious Education for JSS BK1 by T.N.O Quarcoopone et al.,Page 30
3. Holy Bible (R.S.V) John 4:24, ICor. 3:7, Rev. 1, 2, 3, 4:1-11, Ezekiel 1,2, Gen. 1, 2, 3, Daniel 10:1-21

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. ____ was regarded as Supreme Being (a) god  (b) gods (c) God
2. The world ‘Alpha’ means ______ (a) beginning  (b) ending (c)beginning and end
3. God is Omniscience because ____ (a) He possesses all power (b) He is present everywhere (c) He knows everything
4. According to Edo, God is called ________(a) Abas (b)Osanobwa (c)Ubangiji
5. Which of the tribe in Nigeria referred to God as the ‘Great Artist? (a) Igbo (b) Edo (c) Ibibio

THEORY

1. Does God exist?  Give reasons for your answer.
2. Write the names of God in five Nigerian languages.