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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: Who is God?

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1.) Explain who God is

2.) Discuss the attributes of God

3.) Give examples of the names of God in different Nigerian languages and their meaning

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Christian Religious Knowledge textbooks for Junior Secondary School 1

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review

The teacher revises the previous examination Paper.

Learners pay attention

STEP 2

Introduction

She then introduces the new topic by defining who God is and explains some of the attributes of God

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

She further gives examples of God’s name in different Nigerian languages and the meaning

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy

The learners copy the note from the board

 

NOTE

WHO IS GOD?

God is the Supreme Being, the Creator of the universe, who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. In most religious beliefs, God is seen as the source of life, the one who created everything that exists. God is also considered to be eternal and beyond human limitations, filled with love and goodness, and constantly involved in guiding and sustaining creation.

 

Attributes of God
The attributes of God are characteristics that describe His nature. Some of the primary attributes include:

  • Omnipotence (All-Powerful): God has unlimited power and is capable of doing anything.
  • Omniscience (All-Knowing): God knows everything—past, present, and future.
  • Omnipresence (Everywhere at Once): God is present everywhere at the same time.
  • Eternal: God has no beginning or end and exists beyond the limitations of time.
  • Holiness: God is pure, righteous, and without sin.
  • Love: God is loving, caring, and compassionate towards all creation.
  • Justice: God is fair and just, rewarding righteousness and punishing wickedness.
  • Mercy: God is forgiving and kind, showing mercy to those who seek forgiveness.
  • Immutability: God is unchanging, remaining the same throughout time.

 

Names of God in Different Nigerian Languages and Their Meanings
In Nigeria, different ethnic groups refer to God by names that reflect His attributes and role as Creator:

  • Yoruba: Olodumare - “The Almighty” or “The One who holds all power.”
  • Igbo: Chineke - “God the Creator” or Chukwu - “The Great God.”
  • Hausa: Allah - Shared with Islamic tradition, it means “The One God.”
  • Efik/Ibibio: Abasi - “The Supreme One.”
  • Urhobo: Oghene - “The Great God.”
  • Edo: Osanobua - “The Supreme Being.”
  • Isoko: Oghenero - “God Almighty.”

 

EVALUATION:   

  1. In your own words, explain who God is and why He is considered the Supreme Being.
  2. Describe two key characteristics that define God and explain how they set Him apart from humans.
  3. How do the attributes of God, such as omnipotence and omniscience, influence our understanding of who He is?
  4. Explain what it means for God to be eternal and why this attribute is important to His nature.
  5. In different Nigerian languages, God is given unique names. Choose one name and explain how it reflects an understanding of who God is.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively