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Holy Spirit and the mission to the Gentiles

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 8

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Holy Spirit and the Mission to the Gentiles

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

  1. Recall the promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15–31)
  2. Describe the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost (Acts 2:1–13)
  3. Highlight the key points in Peter’s speech (Acts 2:14–41)
  4. Identify the role of the Holy Spirit in the spread of the gospel
  5. Explain the significance of the Holy Spirit’s coming for both Jews and Gentiles

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Storytelling, dramatization, Bible reading, discussion, video clip, note-taking, group work

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible, CRK textbook, audio Bible, video clip of Pentecost scene, printed copy of Peter’s speech

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 and 2
PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1: Review

Teacher asks questions on the previous topic “Communal Living in the Early Church.”

Learners respond.

STEP 2: Introduction

Teacher introduces the Holy Spirit by asking students if they’ve ever heard of Pentecost and its significance.

Learners share their thoughts and listen.

STEP 3: Explanation

Teacher explains:

a) Jesus promised the Holy Spirit (John 14:15–31)

b) Pentecost Day – Holy Spirit came upon believers (Acts 2:1–13)

c) Peter’s bold sermon and its effect (Acts 2:14–41)

d) How the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles for mission

e) Significance – Gospel open to all, including Gentiles

Students read, watch, discuss, and role-play Peter’s sermon.

STEP 4: NOTE TAKING

Teacher summarizes on the board.

Students copy the note.

 

NOTE

HOLY SPIRIT AND THE MISSION TO THE GENTILES
A. Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15–31)

  • Jesus promised to send the Comforter who would guide, teach, and empower believers.

B. Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–13)

  • On Pentecost, a sound like a rushing wind and tongues of fire came upon the disciples.
  • They spoke in various languages.

C. Peter’s Speech (Acts 2:14–41)

  • Explained the event as fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy
  • Preached about Jesus’ death, resurrection, and Lordship
  • Urged repentance and baptism
  • 3,000 people were saved that day

D. Significance

  • Holy Spirit marked the beginning of the Church
  • Empowered believers for mission
  • Broke barriers between Jews and Gentiles

 

EVALUATION:

  1. What did Jesus promise in John 14?
  2. Describe what happened on the day of Pentecost.
  3. Mention two points from Peter’s speech.
  4. How did the Holy Spirit help in spreading the gospel?
  5. What is the importance of the Holy Spirit to believers today?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: Teacher gives feedback and encourages learners to yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in daily life.