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God, the controller of the universe

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: God, the Controller of the Universe

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

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

  1. Explain what it means for God to be the controller of the universe
  2. Identify biblical passages that show God’s control of the universe (Genesis 1:26–31, Amos 9:1–6)
  3. Describe how God controls the affairs of nations (Jeremiah 18:1–6)
  4. Discuss what might happen if God withdrew His presence from the world
  5. Explain human dependence on God

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Discussion, explanation, brainstorming, question and answer, Bible reading, group work, storytelling, guided reflection

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Bible (Genesis 1:26–31, Amos 9:1–6, Jeremiah 18:1–6), globe or world map, whiteboard, chart of the solar system, Christian Religious Knowledge textbook

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2

PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review

The teacher reviews last week’s lesson on “The Sovereignty of God.”

Learners respond to review questions.

STEP 2

Introduction

The teacher introduces the topic with a thought-provoking question: “What would happen if God stopped controlling the universe?”

Learners give responses, imagine the scenario, and engage.

STEP 3

Explanation

The teacher explains:

a. God’s control over creation and human life (Genesis 1:26–31)

b. Amos 9:1–6: God's power over nature and judgment

c. Jeremiah 18:1–6: God as the Potter with power over nations

Encourages discussion on God’s authority in world events.

Students read the Bible passages, take turns reading, share insights, and participate in group discussion.

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes the note on the board for students to copy.

Students copy into their notebooks.

 

NOTE

GOD THE CONTROLLER OF THE UNIVERSE

  1. God’s Control Over the Universe
  • Genesis 1:26–31: God gave man dominion over the earth, but God remains the ultimate controller of all creation.
  • Amos 9:1–6: God controls nature—earthquakes, rivers, skies—and no one can hide from Him.
  1. God’s Control Over Nations
  • Jeremiah 18:1–6: God is the Potter; nations are the clay. He builds and destroys according to His purpose. No nation is independent of God’s will.
  1. What If God Withdrew from the World?
  • Chaos, disorder, moral breakdown, destruction, and absence of purpose and protection.
  1. Human Dependence on God
  • Our breath, food, rain, growth, peace, and survival depend on God. Humans are not self-sufficient.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. What does it mean that God controls the universe?
  2. Explain the messages in Genesis 1:26–31 and Amos 9:1–6.
  3. How does Jeremiah describe God’s authority over nations?
  4. What would happen if God withdrew His control?
  5. Give three ways humans depend on God daily.

 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

 

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks students’ work and encourages them to live dependently on God and trust His plans for the nations and their personal lives.