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The ascension of Jesus and the great commission

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: The Ascension of Jesus and the Great commission

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

1.) Give an account of the ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

2.) State the significance of the ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

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:

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 giving an account of ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

She further states and explains the significance of the ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

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.

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS AND THE GREAT COMMISSION

Account of the Ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

The ascension of Jesus is a significant event recorded in the Gospels and the Book of Acts, marking the conclusion of His earthly ministry. It occurs forty days after His resurrection, during which He appears to His disciples, teaching them and preparing them for their future mission.

 

The Ascension: In the Gospel of Luke (Luke 24:50-53) and the Book of Acts (Acts 1:9-11), the ascension is described as Jesus leading His disciples to the Mount of Olives. After giving them final instructions, He raised His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He was taken up into heaven, and a cloud concealed Him from their sight. The disciples stood gazing up into the sky when two angels appeared and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven."

 

The Great Commission: Before His ascension, Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission, recorded in Matthew 28:16-20. He instructed them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that He had commanded. Jesus assured them of His presence, stating, "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

 

Significance of the Ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission

The ascension of Jesus and the Great Commission hold profound significance for several reasons:

  1. Affirmation of Jesus’ Divine Nature: The ascension validates Jesus' identity as the Son of God and His authority over heaven and earth. It signifies His exaltation and the completion of His earthly ministry.
  2. Preparation for the Holy Spirit: Jesus’ ascension is a prerequisite for the coming of the Holy Spirit, as He promised to send the Spirit to empower the disciples for their mission (Acts 1:8). This event marks the beginning of the Church's mission in the world.
  3. Establishment of the Church's Mission: The Great Commission establishes the primary purpose of the Church: to make disciples and spread the Gospel. It emphasizes the importance of evangelism and discipleship in the life of believers.
  4. Hope of Christ’s Return: The angels' message at the ascension reassures believers of Christ's promised return. This hope inspires Christians to live in expectation of His second coming and motivates them to fulfill their mission.
  5. Continued Presence of Jesus: Jesus’ promise to be with His disciples until the end of the age offers comfort and assurance that they are not alone in their endeavors. This presence empowers believers to carry out their mission with confidence.

 

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Describe the events surrounding the Ascension of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels and the Book of Acts. What significant actions did Jesus take before His ascension?
  2. What specific instructions did Jesus give to His disciples in the Great Commission? How do these instructions shape the mission of the Church?
  3. Explain the significance of the angels’ message to the disciples after Jesus' ascension. How does this message impact Christian beliefs regarding the return of Christ?
  4. Discuss the implications of Jesus' ascension for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Why is this event considered a prerequisite for the empowerment of the disciples?
  5. In what ways does the promise of Jesus' continued presence encourage believers in their mission? Provide examples of how this assurance may influence the actions of modern Christians.

 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively