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Mission of the Twelve and the Seventy

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Mission of the Twelve and the Seventy

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

  1. Describe the mission and instructions given to the Twelve and the Seventy.
  2. Differentiate between the missions of the Twelve and the Seventy.
  3. Analyze the achievements of the Twelve and the Seventy disciples.
  4. Compare the synoptic gospel accounts of the missions.
  5. Discuss the significance of both missions for the church today.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
Discussion, Bible reading, explanation, comparison, note taking, question and answer, chart display, group discussion.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Bible (Matt. 10:1–15, Mk. 6:7–13, Lk. 9:1–16, Lk. 10:1–20), chart showing disciples and missions, CRK textbook.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review previous lesson on Call to Discipleship. Ask: “Why is the call important?”

Students respond and reflect on the review questions.

STEP 2

Introduce new topic by asking: “What would you do if Jesus sent you on a mission today?”

Learners respond and prepare for the new topic.

STEP 3

Teacher explains: a. Mission and instructions to the Twelve (Matt. 10:1–15, Mk. 6:7–13, Lk. 9:1–16). b. Mission of the Seventy (Lk. 10:1–20). c. Achievements of both groups. d. Synoptic differences in accounts (Matt. – Jewish focus, Lk. – universal view). e. Similarities and differences in missions. f. Significance for today’s church.

Students read scriptures, compare accounts, work in groups and engage in discussion.

STEP 4

Teacher writes a summary on the board.

Students copy the note into notebooks.

 

NOTE
MISSION OF THE TWELVE AND THE SEVENTY
A. Mission of the Twelve
• Sent in pairs, given power over unclean spirits, instructed to heal, preach repentance, and travel light (Matt. 10:1–15).
• Focused on the Jews initially.

B. Mission of the Seventy
• Sent to places Jesus planned to visit.
• Instructed to preach peace, heal the sick, and rely on hospitality (Lk. 10:1–20).
• Broader audience beyond Jews.

C. Achievements
• Many people healed and delivered.
• Spread the gospel and prepared the way for Jesus.

D. Differences in Synoptic Accounts
• Matthew emphasizes Jewish mission.
• Luke gives a more global perspective.
• Mark focuses on action and urgency.

E. Comparison:
Similarities: Sent in pairs, instructed to preach and heal, faced rejection.
Differences: Audience, number sent, specific instructions.

F. Significance Today
• Christians are still called to spread the gospel.
• Lessons on teamwork, faith, and sacrifice are still relevant.

 

EVALUATION:

  1. Describe the mission of the Twelve disciples.
  2. What were the instructions given to the Seventy?
  3. Mention two similarities between the mission of the Twelve and the Seventy.
  4. State one difference in the synoptic accounts of the mission.
  5. What is the relevance of these missions to the church today?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION: Teacher gives feedback, encourages learners to take up the Great Commission in their lives and churches.