Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Trust in God

Trust in God

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 5
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Trust in God
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

  1. Explain the concept of submission to God's will.
  2. Analyze the actions of David and Jonah in submitting to God's will.
  3. Debate whether David was right to spare Saul or not.
  4. Explain the significance of trusting God’s plan and submitting to His will.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, Bible reading, debate, role-play, class participation
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (I Samuel 26:1-25, II Samuel 12:15-25, Jonah 1-2), Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for Senior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review: The teacher asks questions based on the previous topic "Consequences of Disobedience" to engage the students.

Learners actively respond to review questions.

STEP 2

Introduction: The teacher introduces the concept of “Submission” and “Will of God” through examples. The teacher connects the stories of David and Jonah to the topic of trusting in God.

Learners listen attentively and contribute their ideas on submission and trust.

STEP 3

Explanation: The teacher explains the concept of submission to God’s will using examples from I Samuel 26:1-25 (David submits to God’s will and spares Saul) and Jonah’s submission in Jonah 1-2. The teacher explains how David showed trust in God’s will and the consequences of Jonah’s reluctance to submit.

Learners read the Bible passages, discuss, and ask questions.

STEP 4

Debate: The teacher facilitates a debate on whether David was right to spare Saul. The class is divided into two groups to present arguments for and against David’s actions.

Learners engage in the debate, presenting their arguments and listening to each other’s points.

STEP 5

Note-Taking: The teacher writes a summary of the lesson on submission, trust in God, and the significance of God’s will.

Learners copy the notes into their notebooks.

NOTE
TRUST IN GOD
A. Submission to God’s Will

  • Submission refers to yielding or surrendering to God’s plan and authority in our lives, even when we don’t understand.
  • David’s submission: I Samuel 26:1-25 (David spares Saul when he has the opportunity to kill him, showing trust in God's timing and plan).
  • Jonah’s submission: Jonah 1-2 (Jonah initially resists God’s command to go to Nineveh but later submits after being swallowed by a big fish).

B. Debate on David’s Decision

  • Was David right to spare Saul?
  • For: David trusted in God’s timing and avoided taking matters into his own hands.
  • Against: Some might argue that Saul’s actions were harmful to David, and he should have taken action to protect himself sooner.

C. Significance of Trusting in God’s Will

  • Trusting God means surrendering control to Him, knowing He has a plan for our lives.
  • Both David and Jonah faced challenges but learned to submit to God’s will, showing that trusting God’s decisions leads to peace and fulfillment.

EVALUATION:

  1. Define the term “submission” and explain why it is important in trusting God.
  2. Do you think David was right to spare Saul in I Samuel 26? Why or why not?
  3. What lesson can we learn from Jonah’s experience in Jonah 1-2?
  4. How can we apply the concept of trusting in God’s will in our daily lives?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to reflect on their own submission to God's will in their lives.