Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 2

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

CLASS:  SS2

DATE:

TERM: 1st TERM

REFERENCE

• Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SS 1-3. By Edmond Ugochukwu.
• Comprehensive Christian Religious Knoledge for SS 1-3. By Martins I. Amaechi
• RSV Bible (Compulsory)

 
WEEK NINE

TOPIC: GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE

CONTENT

PROTECTION: Exodus 16:1-21; 17;1-7

Even at most critical times where all hope is lost, God always guide and protects his people.  This is exemplified in the marvelous work God did for the people of Israel, as recorded in Exodus 14. The Israelites were terrified to see the chariots of soldiers approaching.  They found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea.  Moses followed the instructions of God and stretched forth his rod towards the Red Sea.  The sea parted right and left, the children of Israel walked on dry ground.  As the Egyptians pursued further towards them, Moses repeated the act and the sea came back to its normal flowing rhythm.  All the Egyptians got drowned.  This was how God guided and protected Israel that day from the Egyptians.

EVALUATION

Describe the protection of God over the Israelites.

GOD PROTECTS DANIEL (Dan. 6: 1-28)

God also protects those that honour him. This could be seen in the life of Daniel, who was the most preferred among the three presidents that presides over the empire of Darius, the king of Medes and Persia. A decree was initiated by those that were envious of Daniel that nobody should pray to any god or any man except to the king for the next thirty days. They did this because they knew that the only way that they could incriminate Daniel was through his religious beliefs. The king was not aware of their motive and he signed it which cannot be changed.

When Daniel heard this, he returned to his house and continue to pray to his God as usual, morning, afternoon and night. His detractors spied on him and reported him to the king. The king felt bad but had no choice than to ask that Daniel be thrown into the lions’ den. The king could not eat nor sleep; he fasted all night.

As the day broke, the king rushed to the den and asked Daniel vaguely if God who he serves continually was able to save him. Daniel responded that God had sent his angels and they shut the mouth of the lions because he was found blameless before God and the king. Immediately, he ordered for the release of Daniel and that all his detractors and their families be thrown into the lions’ den.

EVALUATION

Narrate the protection of God over Daniel.

GOD PROTECTS ALL PEOPLE (Psa. 91)

God also protects those that abide in him from all pestilence, arrows of the wicked that flies by day and destructions of all kinds. It is imperative that people should see God continually as their shield and exceeding great reward.

GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTIONS

1. Describe the protection of God over the Israelites.
2. Discuss the effect of the Red Sea event on the Israelites.
3. Narrate the parable of the prodigal son.
4. What is Christian giving?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge for SS 1-3 by Martins. I Amaechi pages 39-43.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The major way God protects believers is through______.

    (a) the bible    (b)dreams (c) angels (d)seasons 

2. The protection of God is____. A. seasonal B. everyday C. yearly D. conventional
3. God protected the Israelites during their wilderness experience through_______.

    (a)cloud and fire(b) smoke  (c) incense D. the priest

4. Daniel was cast into the lions’ den because______. A. he was a Jew B. he prayed to his   

             God C. he insulted the king D. he took part in a coup

5. “Stand Firm and see the salvation of the Lord”.  What complaint prompted this statement by Moses?  Complaint over _____

    (a) The approaching Egyptians    (b) Food    (c) Scorching heat of the wilderness

THEORY

1. Describe the role of prayer as regards God’s protection.
2. List examples of how you have received protection, guidance and provision from God.