Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

PAUL IN EUROPE

WEEK 6&7

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

TERM: 1ST TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

TOPIC: Paul in Europe

Performance objectives

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1 locate Macedonia (Philippi) on a map of Europe.

2 describe St Paul’s journey from Lystra to Macedonia (Philippi).

3 tell the story of the conversion of Lydia.

4 explain the significance of the conversion of Lydia to Paul’s missionary work.

Guide to Bible passages

Acts 16:6-10; 11-15

BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: Pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

 

CONTENT OF THE LESSON  

Paul’s arrival at Macedonia (Philippi)

Paul and Silas went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia because the Holy Spirit did not allow them to speak the word of God in Asia. In continuation of their missionary work, the apostles came opposite Mysia and wanted to go to Bithynia, but they were forbidden by the Spirit of Jesus. So, from Mysia, they came to Troas.

At Troas, Paul had a vision. In the vision, he saw a man from Macedonia calling him to come and help them. The man said, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ Paul and Silas left Troas and went to Samothrace. The following day they went to Neapolis and to Philippi, the capital of Macedonia.

Paul’s conversion of Lydia

At Philippi, Paul and Silas preached about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. On the Sabbath day, they spoke to the women who came to worship at the place of prayer, which was outside the gate by the riverside.

One of the women was called Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a worshipper of God and a seller of purple goods. She believed the good news, and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour. Lydia and her household were baptised and they became Christians.

Lydia said to the apostles, ‘If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.’ The apostles stayed in Lydia’s house during their missionary activities in Macedonia. Lydia provided food and accommodation for them.

Significance of the conversion of Lydia

Lydia supported the missionary work by providing food for the apostles. She was very kind to the missionaries because she provided a place for them to stay. Accommodating the apostles helped Lydia to know more about Christ, because she could ask questions from them, and ask them to pray daily for her and her household. The apostles had more time to concentrate on their missionary work, because they had somewhere to stay.

Like Lydia, we are to help with the work of missionaries. When missionaries visit our churches, we should support them. We can give food, clothing and money. Since missionaries are strangers, it is important that we give them accommodation and make them comfortable throughout the period of their missionary activities in our area.

 

Moral lessons

1 Paul was not disobedient to the call of God to go to Macedonia. We must learn to be obedient to God’s call.

2 Lydia helped the missionaries. God wants us to help in missionary work.

3 Lydia provided food and accommodation for the missionaries. God wants us to take good care of the missionaries by providing money, clothing, food and accommodation for them.

Remember

1 Paul and Silas travelled from Lystra to Troas.

2 At Troas, Paul had a vision of a man asking him to come to Macedonia to help them.

3 Paul and Silas went to Philippi to preach the gospel.

4 At Philippi, Lydia, a seller of purple goods, was converted.

5 She was baptised with all her household.

6 Lydia supported the missionaries by providing food and accommodation for them.

7 We are to support the missionaries.

8 We must always support the activities of the church.

 

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1 locate Macedonia (Philippi) on a map of Europe.

2 describe St Paul’s journey from Lystra to Macedonia (Philippi).

3 tell the story of the conversion of Lydia.

4 explain the significance of the conversion of Lydia to Paul’s missionary work.

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION)

Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding

Exercise

1 Locate Asia and Europe on the map.

2 Describe Paul’s journey to Macedonia.

3 Narrate the conversion of Lydia.

4 Explain the significance of the conversion of Lydia.

Fill in the gaps with the correct answers.

5 Lydia was a seller of ____________________.

6 Lydia gave the missionaries __________________ and ______________.



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