TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 1
CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2
AGE: 13 years
DURATION: 40 minutes
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Jesus’ parables
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to
1.) Define parables
2.) Give reasons why Jesus taught parables
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Christian Religious Knowledge textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
Review
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The teacher revises the previous lesson
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Learners pay attention
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STEP 2
Introduction
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She then introduces the new topic by defining parables
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Learners pay attention and participate
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STEP 3
Explanation
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She further gives reasons why Jesus taught parables
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Learners pay attention and participate
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STEP 4
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy
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The learners copy the note from the board
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NOTE.
JESUS’ PARABLES
Parables are simple, vivid stories that illustrate moral or spiritual lessons. They often use every day experiences and common situations to convey deeper truths or principles. In the context of Jesus' teachings, parables are narrative devices that communicate complex ideas about the Kingdom of God, faith, and human behavior in a relatable and memorable way.
Reasons Why Jesus Taught Parables
- Simplification of Complex Ideas: Parables help simplify complex theological concepts, making them more accessible to a diverse audience. By using familiar situations, Jesus could communicate profound truths in a way that was understandable to ordinary people.
- Engagement and Reflection: The narrative nature of parables engages listeners and encourages them to reflect on the meaning behind the story. This prompts deeper thinking and personal application, allowing individuals to draw their own conclusions.
- Revealing Spiritual Truths: Parables often contain hidden meanings, revealing spiritual truths to those who are open to understanding them. Jesus used this method to challenge His listeners, inviting them to seek a deeper relationship with God.
- Concealing Truths from Opponents: Parables served to conceal the truth from those who were resistant or hostile to His message, such as religious leaders. This allowed Jesus to communicate His message without directly confronting those who might oppose Him.
- Memorable Teaching Tool: Stories are easier to remember than abstract concepts. By using parables, Jesus provided His followers with memorable illustrations that would help them recall His teachings long after they heard them.
- Encouraging Action: Many parables contain moral lessons that encourage listeners to take action or change their behavior. By illustrating the consequences of choices, Jesus motivated His audience to live according to the values of the Kingdom of God.
EVALUATION:
- What are the key characteristics of parables, and how do they differ from other forms of storytelling?
- How do parables serve to simplify complex theological concepts for a diverse audience? Provide an example from Jesus' teachings.
- In what ways do parables encourage engagement and reflection among listeners? Describe a specific parable that exemplifies this engagement.
- Discuss how the use of parables allows Jesus to reveal spiritual truths while also concealing them from certain audiences. What is the significance of this approach?
- Identify and explain a parable that encourages a specific moral action. What lesson does it impart, and how does it motivate listeners to change their behavior?
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively
