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Disobedience: The first human disobedience

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: Disobedience: The first human disobedience

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

1.) Define disobedience

2.) Give an account of the first human disobedience as recorded in the Bible

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 lesson

Learners pay attention

STEP 2

Introduction

She then introduces the new topic by defining disobedience

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

She then gives an account of the first human disobedience as recorded in the bible

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

DISOBEDIENCE

Disobedience refers to the act of failing or refusing to obey rules, laws, commands, or authority. In a moral or ethical context, it often implies a willful choice to disregard guidance or instruction, especially when such actions go against established norms or divine commandments.

 

Account of the First Human Disobedience in the Bible
The first human disobedience is recorded in the book of Genesis in the Bible, specifically in Genesis 3. According to the account, God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden, where they could eat from any tree except for one, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Tempted by the serpent, Eve was convinced to eat the forbidden fruit, and she then gave some to Adam, who also ate. This act of disobedience led to their awareness of good and evil, resulting in shame and the realization of their nakedness. Upon hearing God's voice, they hid from Him, which signified a fracture in their relationship with God due to their choice to disobey.

 

EVALUATION:   

  1. Define disobedience and explain how it differs from mere disobedience to authority versus disobedience in a moral context. Why is this distinction important?
  2. Summarize the account of the first human disobedience in Genesis 3. What specific command did God give to Adam and Eve, and how did they respond to that command?
  3. Discuss the role of the serpent in the story of Adam and Eve’s disobedience. How did the serpent's temptation influence their decision to disobey God?
  4. Analyze the consequences of Adam and Eve’s disobedience as described in the biblical account. What changes occurred in their relationship with God following their actions?
  5. Reflect on the moral implications of the story of disobedience in the Garden of Eden. What lessons can be learned about temptation, choice, and the nature of obedience to authority?

 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively