Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Divine love

Divine love

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Divine Love

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

  1. Explain the symbolic meaning of Hosea’s marriage to Gomer.
  2. Identify Israel’s unfaithfulness to God.
  3. Describe the concept of divine love.
  4. Recognize God’s desire for repentance and restoration.
  5. Apply the lessons from Hosea’s story to personal and national life.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, storytelling, Bible reading, dramatization, question and answer.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (Hosea 1–3), Christian Religious Knowledge textbook, chart showing key messages in Hosea.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 - Review

Teacher reviews the topic on True Religion and Social Justice.

Learners recall and share key points.

STEP 2 - Introduction

Teacher introduces the story of Hosea and asks, “Would you marry someone who keeps hurting you?”

Learners give varied opinions.

STEP 3 - Explanation

Teacher explains:

a. Hosea’s marriage to Gomer (Hosea 1) – symbolic of God’s love and Israel’s unfaithfulness.

b. Israel’s spiritual harlotry – worship of idols.

c. God’s love remains, urging repentance.

d. God's willingness to forgive and restore.

Learners read from the Bible, listen, ask questions, and participate in discussion.
     

STEP 4 - Note Taking

Teacher writes key points on the board.

Learners copy notes.

NOTE
DIVINE LOVE
A. Hosea’s Marriage to Gomer (Hosea 1)
• God told Hosea to marry Gomer, a harlot.
• This marriage symbolized God’s relationship with unfaithful Israel.

B. Israel’s Unfaithfulness
• Israel turned to idols and forsook God.
• Spiritual harlotry was widespread.

C. God's Divine Love
• God still loved Israel despite her sin.
• He desired her return and restoration.

D. Lessons from Hosea’s Story
• God’s love is unconditional and forgiving.
• True repentance brings restoration.
• Christians must remain faithful to God.

E. Application
• Personal life: Stay faithful to God.
• National life: Avoid idolatry, embrace righteousness.

EVALUATION:

  1. Why did God ask Hosea to marry Gomer?
  2. What does Hosea’s marriage symbolize?
  3. How did Israel behave towards God?
  4. Describe God’s attitude despite Israel’s sin.
  5. What lessons can we learn from the story of Hosea and Gomer?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION: The teacher encourages learners to reflect on God’s love and remain faithful in their walk with Him.