Christian Religious Studies - Junior Secondary 1 - Consequences of disobedience

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 1

AGE: 12 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: Consequences of disobedience

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

1.) Outline the consequences of the disobedience of all the parties involved

2.) Highlight moral lessons from the story

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:

NOTE

DISOBEDIENCE

Consequences of the Disobedience of All Parties Involved
The disobedience of Adam and Eve led to several consequences for each party involved:

• Eve: As a result of her actions, God pronounced that she would experience increased pain in childbirth and a desire for her husband, who would rule over her (Genesis 3:16). This signified the beginning of struggles in the female experience.
• Adam: God declared that Adam would face hardship in tilling the ground, which would now yield thorns and thistles. He would toil for his sustenance until his death (Genesis 3:17-19). This introduced the concept of labor and struggle into human existence.
• The Serpent: God cursed the serpent, declaring that it would crawl on its belly and eat dust all its life. There would also be enmity between the serpent and the woman, as well as between their offspring (Genesis 3:14-15). This established a spiritual conflict between good and evil.
• Humanity: Their disobedience resulted in the fall of humanity, leading to a sinful nature and separation from God. This introduced suffering, death, and the need for redemption.

Moral Lessons from the Story
Several moral lessons can be drawn from the story of the first human disobedience:

• The Importance of Obedience: The story illustrates that obedience to God is fundamental to maintaining a right relationship with Him. Disobedience can lead to dire consequences.
• The Nature of Temptation: The account shows how temptation can lead individuals to question God’s commands. It is important to remain vigilant and discerning when faced with challenges to faith and integrity.
• Accountability: Adam and Eve’s actions highlight the need for individuals to take responsibility for their choices, as disobedience affects not only oneself but also those around them.
• The Consequences of Sin: The narrative underscores the reality that sin has consequences, both immediate and far-reaching, affecting personal lives and relationships.
• Hope for Redemption: While the story highlights the fall, it also sets the stage for the promise of redemption and hope through future generations, emphasizing God’s grace and mercy.

EVALUATION:   

1. Describe the specific consequences that God pronounced on Eve as a result of her disobedience. How do these consequences reflect the struggles faced by women in the context of the biblical narrative?
2. What hardships did Adam face as a consequence of his disobedience? Discuss how these consequences introduced the concept of labor and struggle into human existence.
3. Analyze the curse placed upon the serpent. What does this curse signify in terms of the ongoing spiritual conflict between good and evil as depicted in the biblical account?
4. Reflect on the broader implications of Adam and Eve’s disobedience for humanity as a whole. How did their actions lead to the introduction of sin, suffering, and the need for redemption?
5. Identify and discuss two moral lessons from the story of Adam and Eve’s disobedience that are relevant to contemporary issues of temptation and accountability. How can these lessons be applied in modern life?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively