Class: Primary 4
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: The Call Of Abraham
Topic: Benefits Of Obedience To God’s Call
Content/Learning Area: Benefits of obedience to God’s call, Luke 5:1-11, Gen. 12:10–20

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify the benefits of obedience to God’s call from the Bible passages.

Affective Domain:
2. Express willingness to respond to God’s call with obedience and trust.

Psychomotor Domain:
3. Dramatize the story of Peter and Abraham’s obedience to God.

Social Domain:
4. Demonstrate ways to be obedient in school, at home and in the church community.

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: lingadzi ccap church – THE IMPORTANCE OF OBEDIENCE TO GOD
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible
Pictures of Peter and Abraham
Cardboard charts showing the benefits of obedience
Whiteboard and marker
Role-play props (e.g. fisherman’s net, journey sack)

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand that obeying God’s call leads to blessings and spiritual growth.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard Bible stories about God calling people and have basic knowledge of obedience.

Lesson Content

Benefits of Obedience to God’s Call

Obeying God’s call means doing what He asks us to do. In the Bible, people who obeyed God received blessings and help.

Memory Verse: If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land. – Isaiah 1:19

Bible Readings

Luke 5:1–11
Genesis 12:10–20

Obedience to God: Abraham’s Story

Abraham obeyed God when God told him to leave his home and go to a new place. Even when there was hunger, Abraham still trusted God. God kept him safe and blessed him.

Benefits of Obedience to God’s Call

The following are the benefits of obedience to God’s call:

God provides help and support
Obedience brings blessings
God uses obedient people for His work
Obedience brings peace of mind
God protects those who obey Him
Obedience leads to spiritual growth
God rewards faithful servants

Benefits of Responding Perfectly to God’s Call

These include:

Receiving miracles from God
Gaining God’s favour
Becoming a blessing to others
Living a life of purpose
Pleasing God with our actions
Becoming leaders in God’s kingdom
Making heaven

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, 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: The teacher greets pupils, displays a picture of Peter and asks: “What do you think is happening here?” then reviews the last lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, answer questions, and listen.
Learning Point: Pupils recall past lessons and get ready for the new topic.

Step 2: Peter Obeys Jesus

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher narrates the story of Peter from Luke 5:1–11 using pictures and Bible verses.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and observe pictures.
Learning Point: Pupils learn that Peter obeyed and was blessed.

Step 3: Abraham Obeys God

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher explains Abraham’s obedience from Genesis 12:10–20 and its outcome.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and follow along in the Bible.
Learning Point: Pupils learn that Abraham trusted God and was protected.

Step 4: Benefits of Obedience

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher lists the benefits of obedience and explains each with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read and discuss with teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils identify benefits of obeying God.

Step 5: Role-play

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher groups pupils to act out the stories of Peter and Abraham.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils perform short drama of obedience.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate obedience in action.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates or writes key notes on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes in their books.
Learning Point: Pupils record the main ideas of the lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher asks pupils questions to check understanding of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and participate.
Learning Point: Pupils recall and express what they learned.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher summarizes lesson, encourages pupils to obey God always, and closes with a short prayer.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond “Amen.”
Learning Point: Pupils reflect on the lesson and make a decision to obey God.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Benefits Of Obedience To God’s Call and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Obedience – Doing what God says
Call – When God tells someone to do something
Blessing – A good gift from God
Disciple – A follower of Jesus
Faith – Trusting God completely

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention one person in the Bible who obeyed God’s call.
List three benefits of obedience to God.
Recite the memory verse.
Explain what happened when Abraham obeyed God.

Differentiation

Teacher will support struggling learners with guided reading, visual aids and dramatization. Fast learners will be engaged in leading group roles and answering higher-level questions.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure every child participates, especially during storytelling and role-play. Use clear language and repeat key points to aid understanding. Reinforce the idea that obedience to God brings good rewards.