Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 3 - The resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

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

  1. Narrate the resurrection accounts as recorded by the Synoptic Gospels.
  2. Describe the role of women in the resurrection story.
  3. Compare and contrast the synoptic accounts.
  4. Explain the significance of the resurrection to the Christian faith.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, storytelling, comparison, Bible reading, discussion, picture analysis
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (Matt. 28:1–8, Mk. 16:1–8, Lk. 24:1–11), pictorial charts showing the empty tomb, angels, women at the tomb, CRK textbook

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2:
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 Review

Teacher briefly revises Jesus’ death and burial.

Learners recall and respond.

STEP 2 Introduction

Shows picture of empty tomb and asks students about Easter and resurrection.

Learners observe and respond.

STEP 3 Explanation

a. Reads and explains Matt. 28:1–8, Mk. 16:1–8, Lk. 24:1–11. b. Discusses the women’s roles. c. Highlights similarities and differences. d. Explains significance of resurrection.

Students read texts, participate in discussions, and take notes.

STEP 4 Note Taking

Teacher writes down the main points in a structured format.

Students copy the note.

 

NOTE

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
A. Synoptic Accounts:
• Matthew 28:1–8 – Earthquake, angel rolled stone, women meet risen Jesus.
• Mark 16:1–8 – Women find empty tomb, angel tells them Jesus is risen.
• Luke 24:1–11 – Women meet two angels, disciples doubt.

B. Role of Women:
• First to visit tomb, received the good news, and told the disciples.
• Played key roles as witnesses.

C. Similarities and Differences:
• Similar: Women visited the tomb, the tomb was empty, Jesus was risen.
• Differences: Number of angels, women named, message details.

D. Importance of the Resurrection:
• Proof of Jesus’ divinity.
• Foundation of Christian faith.
• Hope of eternal life and resurrection.
• Fulfillment of prophecy.

 

EVALUATION

  1. Mention the books and chapters that talk about Jesus’ resurrection.
  2. What roles did the women play in the resurrection account?
  3. List two similarities and two differences in the resurrection stories.
  4. Why is the resurrection important to Christians?
  5. What message did the angel give at the tomb?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: Teacher marks the notes, gives feedback, and encourages learners to apply the lessons of hope and victory from Jesus' resurrection.