Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - The supremacy of God

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 9

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: The Supremacy of God

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

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

  1. Define the supremacy of God.
  2. Describe the situation that led to the pronouncement of the period of drought by Elijah (I Kings 17:1-7).
  3. Identify the role of Elijah in proclaiming drought (I Kings 18:1-19).
  4. Explain the courage shown by Elijah and Obadiah.
  5. Identify areas of religious tension in Nigeria.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Explanation, discussion, questions and answers, storytelling, Bible reading, class participation.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Bible (I Kings 16:29-34, 17:1-7, 18:1-19), Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for Senior Secondary School 2, chart depicting Elijah and Obadiah's actions, video clips about religious courage.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: Review

The teacher asks the students questions based on the previous topic: "The Effect of Greed (Ahab and Gehazi)."

Learners respond actively to review questions.

STEP 2: Introduction

The teacher introduces the new topic by asking the class what they understand by the word “supremacy” and links it to God's supreme power over all things.

Learners share their understanding and listen attentively.

STEP 3: Explanation

The teacher explains:

Learners listen, ask questions, read the Bible passages, and participate in discussions.

 

a. The meaning of supremacy as God's ultimate power and authority over all things.

  

 

b. The situation that led to the pronouncement of drought by Elijah in I Kings 17:1-7.

  

 

c. Elijah’s role in proclaiming the period of drought (I Kings 18:1-19) and the confrontation with the prophets of Baal.

  

 

d. Obadiah’s role in protecting the prophets of God in the face of persecution.

  

 

e. The courage of both Elijah and Obadiah in standing firm for God’s truth.

  

STEP 4: NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summary note on the board for learners to copy.

Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

NOTE

THE SUPREMACY OF GOD

  • Definition of Supremacy:
    Supremacy refers to God's ultimate authority and power, acknowledging that no one and nothing can challenge His rule over creation and history.
  • Elijah’s Pronouncement of Drought:
    • I Kings 17:1-7: Elijah, as a prophet of God, pronounced a period of drought in Israel due to King Ahab's idolatry and sinfulness. The drought was a divine judgment.
    • I Kings 18:1-19: Elijah confronts Ahab and the prophets of Baal, showing God's supremacy over idols. This is followed by the dramatic challenge on Mount Carmel, where Elijah calls down fire from heaven to prove God’s power.
  • Obadiah’s Courage:
    • I Kings 18:3-16: While Ahab and Jezebel sought to destroy God’s prophets, Obadiah, the king’s servant, hid 100 prophets in caves, protecting them from destruction.
    • Both Elijah and Obadiah displayed great courage in standing up for God during a time of religious persecution and apostasy.
  • Religious Tension in Nigeria:
    • Identify current areas of religious tension in Nigeria, such as interfaith conflicts, religious extremism, and persecution of Christians. Discuss the importance of standing firm in faith despite these tensions.
    • Discuss how the courage of Elijah and Obadiah can inspire students to confront challenges in their own religious journey.

EVALUATION:

  1. What does the supremacy of God mean?
  2. Describe the situation that led to the drought pronouncement by Elijah.
  3. What was Elijah’s role in proclaiming drought in Israel?
  4. What courage did Elijah and Obadiah display in the face of religious persecution?
  5. How do you think the courage of Elijah and Obadiah can apply to the challenges of religious tensions in Nigeria?

CLASSWORK:

As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to reflect on how standing firm in faith can make a difference in times of religious tension