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Consequences of disobedience

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 2
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Consequences of Disobedience

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

  1. List acts of disobedience from Saul’s story (1 Samuel 15:1-19).
  2. Explain the consequences of Saul’s disobedience (1 Samuel 15:20-26).
  3. Discuss how Saul’s disobedience led to his rejection as king and the departure of God’s spirit (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
  4. Identify the tragic end of Saul and his son (1 Samuel 31:1-13).
  5. Relate how disobedience can lead to unpleasant consequences in real-life situations.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
Explanation, Bible reading, group activity, discussion, role play, questions and answers.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Bible (1 Samuel 15:1-19, 1 Samuel 15:20-26, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 31:1-13), Christian Religious Knowledge textbook, whiteboard, markers.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: Review

The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the consequences of obedience.

Learners recall what they learned last week.

STEP 2: Introduction

The teacher introduces the new topic by asking students if they know of any examples when disobedience caused problems.

Learners share their ideas on the consequences of disobedience.

STEP 3: Explanation

The teacher explains:

a. Saul’s disobedience in 1 Samuel 15:1-19.

Learners listen, ask questions, and read Bible passages.

 

b. The consequences of Saul’s disobedience (1 Samuel 15:20-26).

  

 

c. Saul's rejection as king and the departure of God’s spirit (1 Samuel 16:14-23).

  

 

d. The tragic end of Saul and his son (1 Samuel 31:1-13).

  

 

e. Discuss how disobedience at school or home can lead to unpleasant consequences.

  

 

    

STEP 4: Group Activity

Divide the class into small groups to discuss how Saul’s disobedience could relate to situations in their own lives (e.g., at school or home).

Learners work in groups to share real-life examples of disobedience and its consequences.

STEP 5: NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summary note on the board.

Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

NOTE:
Consequences of Disobedience

  1. Saul’s Disobedience: Saul disobeyed God’s command to destroy the Amalekites and their possessions (1 Samuel 15:1-19).
  2. Consequences of Saul’s Disobedience:
    • Saul was rejected as king (1 Samuel 15:20-26).
    • The Spirit of God departed from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
    • Saul and his son, Jonathan, died in battle (1 Samuel 31:1-13).
  3. Lessons: Disobedience can lead to rejection, loss of God's favor, and even death.

EVALUATION:

  1. What did Saul do that led to his rejection as king?
  2. What were the consequences of Saul’s disobedience?
  3. How did Saul’s disobedience affect his relationship with God?
  4. What lessons can we learn about disobedience from Saul's story?
  5. Can you give an example of a situation where disobedience at home or school led to unpleasant consequences?

CLASSWORK:
Write a paragraph on the consequences of disobedience, citing an example from your own life or from the Bible.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to reflect on how their actions can have consequences, both positive and negative.