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Elijah at Mount Carmel

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 1

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Elijah at Mount Carmel
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

  1. Narrate the story of the contest on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:20–46)
  2. Explain why Baal failed and the God of Israel succeeded
  3. Describe the supremacy of God over false gods using the Ark of God and Dagon story (1 Samuel 5–12)
  4. Identify the gods or deities worshipped in their local areas
  5. Discuss the relevance of trusting the one true God

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, storytelling, discussion, question-and-answer, Bible reading, roleplay, drawing comparisons
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (1 Kings 18:20–46, 1 Samuel 5–12), chart showing Baal and Dagon, drawing of Mount Carmel, Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for SS2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2:

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1Review

The teacher revises the previous topic: “The Sovereignty of God,” by asking key questions.

Learners respond actively and recall key concepts.

STEP 2Introduction

The teacher introduces the new topic by narrating the setting of Mount Carmel and asking students what they know about Elijah.

Learners share prior knowledge and listen attentively.

STEP 3Explanation

The teacher explains:

a. Elijah’s challenge to the prophets of Baal and the events on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:20–46)

b. Why Baal failed – no power, no response

c. God’s supremacy shown by sending fire from heaven

d. Story of the Ark of God and Dagon (1 Samuel 5:1–12) – the idol fell and broke before the Ark

e. Invites students to describe gods worshipped in their communities

f. Applies the lessons to everyday life – trusting the true God

Learners read Bible passages, ask questions, discuss, and describe local beliefs.

STEP 4NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summary note on the board.

Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

 

NOTE

ELIJAH AT MOUNT CARMEL
A. The Contest (1 Kings 18:20–46)
• Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel.
• Each side was to call on their god to send fire from heaven.
• Baal did not answer, but God answered Elijah by sending fire.
• The people saw the power of God and declared Him the true God.

B. Why Baal Failed
• Baal is not a living god.
• He could not hear or respond to the prophets.

C. God’s Supremacy Over Dagon (1 Samuel 5:1–12)
• The Philistines captured the Ark of God and placed it in Dagon’s temple.
• Dagon fell before the Ark and broke into pieces.
• The Philistines suffered afflictions until they returned the Ark.

D. Gods Worshipped in Local Areas
• Students describe the traditional gods or idols in their communities.

E. Lessons from the Contest and the Ark
• Only the true God answers prayers.
• God is supreme over all false gods and idols.
• Believers must trust in God alone.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Describe the contest on Mount Carmel.
  2. Why did Baal fail to respond to his prophets?
  3. What happened to Dagon in the presence of the Ark of God?
  4. Name some traditional gods worshipped in your locality.
  5. What lessons can be learned from Elijah’s victory?

CLASSWORK: Same as evaluation.

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks the classwork, gives feedback, and encourages students to trust in God rather than idols.