Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 3

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 10

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Paul’s Missionary Journey

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

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

Explain the calling of Paul and Barnabas by the Holy Spirit.
Identify the significant events during Paul’s first missionary journey.
Discuss Paul’s activities in Macedonia during his second missionary journey.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Explanation, discussion, Bible reading, map activity, class participation

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Bible (Acts 13, 15:40-41, 16:1-9, 16:10-40), map of Paul’s missionary journeys, Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for Senior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1:

STEP	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENT'S ACTIVITY
STEP 1	Review: The teacher reviews the previous lesson on "Mission to the Gentiles" with the class.	Learners respond to review questions.
STEP 2	Introduction: The teacher introduces Paul’s missionary journey and asks students about their knowledge of Paul’s missions.	Learners share their thoughts and listen.
STEP 3	Explanation (Paul and Barnabas' Calling): The teacher explains how the Holy Spirit called Paul and Barnabas for the first missionary journey (Acts 13).	Learners engage in the discussion and ask questions.
STEP 4	Map Activity: The teacher uses a map to trace Paul and Barnabas' journey during the first missionary journey.	Learners follow along and identify key locations.

PERIOD 2:

STEP	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENT'S ACTIVITY
STEP 1	Explanation (Paul’s Activities in Macedonia): The teacher explains Paul’s second missionary journey, focusing on his activities in Macedonia (Acts 15:40-41, 16:1-9).	Learners participate in the discussion.
STEP 2	Discussion: The teacher discusses the significant events in Macedonia, including the conversion of Lydia and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:10-40).	Learners actively discuss the events and outcomes.
STEP 3	Note Taking: The teacher writes key points on the board, summarizing Paul’s journeys and their impact.	Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

NOTE:

Paul’s Missionary Journey

A. Calling of Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13):

Paul and Barnabas were set apart by the Holy Spirit for missionary work.
They traveled through Cyprus, Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, preaching and establishing churches.

B. Paul’s Activities in Macedonia (Acts 15:40-41, 16:1-9, 16:10-40):

Paul and Silas were led by the Holy Spirit to Macedonia, where they converted Lydia in Philippi (Acts 16:10-15).
Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi but miraculously freed, leading to the conversion of the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:25-40).

EVALUATION:

How were Paul and Barnabas called by the Holy Spirit?
Identify three major events during Paul’s first missionary journey.
Discuss Paul’s activities in Macedonia and their significance.

CLASSWORK:

Answer the evaluation questions.
Write a summary of Paul’s activities in Macedonia.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to reflect on how Paul’s journeys advanced the Gospel message and influenced the spread of Christianity.

Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 3 - Paul's missionary journey