Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 8
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: First lesson

Topic: God’s Reward System For Faithful People
Content/Learning Area: Rewards of working for God and walking with God.

Previous Lesson: The Rewards Of Having And Working With The Holy Spirit

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
Explain the concept of God’s reward system and give examples of people in the Bible who were rewarded for their faithfulness.

Affective Domain:
Show appreciation for the blessings and rewards that come from obeying and walking with God.

Psychomotor Domain:
Draw or role-play a Bible character who received a reward from God for being faithful.

Social Domain:
Demonstrate cooperation by working in groups to discuss how God rewards faithfulness today.

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: renner ministries – God Rewards Your Sacrifices
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Picture charts of faithful Bible characters
Flash cards with memory verse
Audio-visual story clips of Bible events
Reward items (e.g., stickers, badges) for demonstration

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand that God rewards faithfulness and to encourage godly behaviour and obedience to His word.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about obedience to God and know some Bible characters who followed God’s commands.

Lesson Content

God’s Reward System For Faithful People

God is a faithful Father who sees everything we do. He loves to bless and reward those who obey and trust Him. The Bible shows many people who received rewards because they were faithful.

Memory Verse: Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. — Revelation 22:12

Bible Readings

Hebrews 11:6
Genesis 6:9–22
Genesis 22:1–18
Daniel 6:1–28
Matthew 25:21

Examples of Faithful People Who Were Rewarded by God

Many people in the Bible were faithful to God and received great rewards. They obeyed His commands and trusted Him in hard times. Examples are:

Noah was saved from the flood because he obeyed God
Abraham received a son and became the father of many nations
Daniel was saved from the lion’s den because he trusted God

Rewards of Working for God

God blesses those who serve Him faithfully. The rewards can be in this life or in heaven. The following are rewards of working for God:

Long life and peace
Honour and blessings
Protection from danger
Joy and happiness
Eternal life in heaven

Rewards of Walking with God

Walking with God means living a holy life and doing what pleases Him. When we walk with God, He gives us many blessings. The following are rewards of walking with God:

Divine favour
God’s guidance
Answered prayers
Inner peace
Good health and strength

Teaching Methods

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

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: Begins by telling a short story of a pupil who was rewarded for doing good and links it to God’s rewards
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and respond to questions
Learning Point: Connects pupils’ daily experience to God’s reward

Step 2: Examples of Faithful People

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s activity: Narrates stories of Noah, Abraham, Daniel and others with picture aids
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions
Learning Point: Understands examples of people God rewarded

Step 3: Lessons from Their Stories

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains what we can learn from the lives of these faithful people
pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and give their own understanding
Learning Point: Learns the importance of faithfulness

Step 4: rewards of Working for God

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: lists and explains different rewards for serving God using flash cards
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read and repeat the rewards
learning Point: Identifies blessings for working for God

Step 5: Rewards of Walking with God

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: explanation
Teacher’s activity: Explains blessings of walking in obedience and holiness using Bible references
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share examples of how God has blessed them
Learning Point: Knows benefits of a godly life

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes main points on the board and instructs pupils to copy
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their notebooks
Learning Point: Summarizes lesson ideas

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions and gives tasks based on the lesson content
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and complete tasks
Learning Point: Confirms understanding of lesson

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the topic, repeats memory verse and encourages pupils to be faithful to God
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite verse and participate in final discussion
Learning Point: Reinforces obedience and moral behaviour.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about God’s Reward System For Faithful People and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Faithful – Being true and loyal to God
Reward – A blessing or gift for doing something good
Obedience – Doing what God says
Serve – To work for or do something for God
Blessing – A good thing given by God

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

What does God do for faithful people?
Mention one person in the Bible who was rewarded for being faithful.
Say two rewards of walking with God.
Recite the memory verse.
Draw a Bible character who was faithful to God.

Differentiation

The teacher will use visual aids, group activities, and simplified explanations to support all learning levels, including slow learners and non-readers.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Emphasize that God’s rewards may not always be material things and may not come immediately. Use classroom rewards to demonstrate the concept practically.