Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Religious reforms

Religious reforms

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TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 2

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

  1. Describe the religious evils during King Josiah’s time (2 Kings 22)
  2. Explain Josiah’s religious reforms in Judah (2 Kings 23:4–14, 21–30)
  3. Identify the consequences of idol worship in a society
  4. Relate the importance of spiritual revival in modern society
  5. Appreciate the value of personal commitment to God

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Bible reading, storytelling, explanation, discussion, roleplay, drawing timelines
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (2 Kings 22 & 23), chart of Josiah’s reform actions, images of idols and destroyed altars, CRK textbook for SS2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2:

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1Review

Teacher revises the previous lesson on Elijah and God’s supremacy.

Learners answer review questions and recall past lessons.

STEP 2Introduction

Teacher introduces the topic with a question: “What would you do if you found out your nation had abandoned God?”

Learners respond and share thoughts.

STEP 3Explanation

The teacher explains:

a. The religious evils in Josiah’s time (idols in temples, worship of Baal, neglect of God’s law – 2 Kings 22)

b. Josiah’s reforms: destroying idols, restoring the temple, celebrating the Passover (2 Kings 23:4–14, 21–30)

c. Importance of spiritual revival in our timed. Lessons on courage and obedience to God

Learners read the Bible passages, take notes, ask questions, and engage in discussion.

STEP 4NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summary note on the board.

Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

 

NOTE

RELIGIOUS REFORMS
A. Religious Evils in Josiah’s Time (2 Kings 22)
• Idol worship in Judah
• Neglect of God’s word
• Altars built for Baal
• Use of sacred temple items for pagan rituals

B. Josiah’s Reforms (2 Kings 23:4–14, 21–30)
• Josiah ordered the destruction of idols and altars
• Removed false priests
• Celebrated the Passover again
• Restored the worship of the true God
• Encouraged national repentance

C. Importance of Spiritual Revival
• Brings people back to God
• Stops the spread of evil
• Helps restore morality and righteousness in society

D. Personal Commitment to God
• Obedience to God’s word
• Avoiding compromise with evil
• Boldness in doing what is right

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Mention three religious evils in Josiah’s time.
  2. What steps did Josiah take to reform Judah?
  3. Why is spiritual revival important today?
  4. What does Josiah’s story teach about leadership and obedience?
  5. How can you show personal commitment to God?

CLASSWORK: Same as evaluation.

CONCLUSION: Teacher marks the work, affirms learners’ contributions, and encourages them to be change agents like Josiah in their generation.