Class: Primary 2
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson:
Topic: The Call Of Abraham And God’s Promise
Content/Learning Area: The Call Of Abraham And God’s Promise

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:
Explain the story of the call of Abraham and state God’s promise to him.

Affective Domain:
Show interest and respect when listening to Bible stories.

Psychomotor Domain:
Act out the story of Abraham’s call through roleplay or drawing.

Social Domain:
Work together in groups to discuss God’s promise to Abraham.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: wikipedia – Abraham
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Picture of Abraham and his family
Story flashcards
Map showing journey from Haran to Canaan
Drawing sheets and crayons

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand God’s call to Abraham and the importance of obedience and faith.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously listened to Bible stories and know about people who obeyed God.

Lesson Content

The Call Of Abraham And God’s Promise

God called a man named Abraham to leave his home and go to a land God would show him. Abraham obeyed, and God made him a big promise.

Abraham was living in a place called Haran when God spoke to him. God told him to leave his country, his family, and go to a new land that He would show him. Abraham believed God and obeyed without asking many questions.

Abraham took his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot and left Haran. He trusted God and followed Him, even when he did not know where he was going. This showed his great faith in God.

Memory Verse: I will bless you and make your name great. — Genesis 12:2

Bible Readings

Genesis 12:1–4
Genesis 15:1–6
Genesis 17:1–8

God’s Promise to Abraham

Because Abraham obeyed, God made a big promise to him. This promise is called a covenant.

God promised Abraham:

He would become the father of many people.
His name would be great.
He would be blessed and be a blessing to others.
All families on earth would be blessed through him.
His children would own the land of Canaan.

Lessons from the Call of Abraham

We learn many things from the story of Abraham. The following are lessons from the story:

Obedience to God brings blessings
Faith in God is very important
God always keeps His promises
We should follow God’s instructions
God uses those who trust Him

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Role Play

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story about someone moving to a new place because of a call or instruction, asks if anyone has moved before and why, and shows picture of Abraham.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share their thoughts.
Learning Point: Gains curiosity and relates to Abraham’s journey.

Step 2: The Call of Abraham

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Narrates the story from Genesis 12 using flashcards and simple Bible language, and explains how Abraham obeyed.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully and ask questions.
Learning Point: Understands how Abraham obeyed God.

Step 3: God’s Promise

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Reads Genesis 12:2–3 aloud, lists the promises God made and explains each one, and uses a map to show Abraham’s journey.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the promises after the teacher and identify places on the map.
Learning Point: Learns the content of God’s covenant.

Step 4: Lessons from the Story

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Leads class in discussing lessons from Abraham’s story and guides pupils to suggest good behavior from his example.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest lessons and values from the story.
Learning Point: Applies lessons from Abraham’s life.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes summary note on the board and checks pupils’ work.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books.
Learning Point: Retains key lesson points through writing.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks oral questions and observes pupils’ responses.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and join short quiz.
Learning Point: Checks pupils’ comprehension.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the story, asks pupils to share one lesson, and encourages them to always trust and obey God.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils reflect and respond positively.
Learning Point: Reinforces values and closes the lesson.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about The Call Of Abraham And God’s Promise and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Abraham – A man God called to leave his home and follow Him
Promise – A word or agreement someone makes to do something
Faith – Trusting in God even without seeing
Obedience – Doing what one is told to do
Blessing – A good thing God gives to someone

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who did God call in today’s story?
What did God ask Abraham to do?
Mention two promises God made to Abraham.
What lesson do we learn from Abraham?
Recite the memory verse.

Differentiation

The teacher will use pictures, storytelling, repetition, and group discussion to support different learning styles and abilities.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure to emphasize Abraham’s obedience and faith as a model for the pupils. Use visual aids and encourage pupils to engage through questions and answers.

The Call Of Abraham And God’s Promise for Primary 2