Jesus Is the Only Way to God for Primary 3

Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Second Term Christian Religion Studies Examination.
Topic: Jesus Is the Only Way to God
Subject Matter: GOD John 14:6 John 3: 1 – 7

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• State that Jesus Christ is the only way to knowing God as our father.
• Explain why Jesus said He is the truth and the life.
• Recount the story of Jesus and Nicodemus.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
• Desire to follow Jesus as the path to God.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Locate and read John 14:6 and John 3:1-7 in the Bible.
• Participate actively in class discussions about Jesus.

Social Domain:

• Share with others that Jesus is the only way to God.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies Textbook for Primary 3
• The Holy Bible (John 14:6, John 3:1-7)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• A Holy Bible
• Pictures depicting Jesus
• A chart showing John 14:6

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it helps pupils understand the central Christian belief that Jesus Christ is the only path to God. It enables them to grasp the significance of Jesus’s claims as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and introduces them to the concept of being born again through the story of Nicodemus.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have prior knowledge of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and some basic Bible stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Jesus Is the Only Way to God

Memory Verse:

John 14:6 (NIV): “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”

Bible Reading:

• John 14:6
• John 3:1-7

Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life

Jesus Christ taught that He is the only way for people to come to know God as their Heavenly Father. He is the path that leads us to God. When Jesus said He is the “truth,” it means everything He says and does is true and reliable. He is also the “life,” meaning He gives spiritual life and everlasting life to those who believe in Him.

Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-7)

Nicodemus was a religious leader who came to Jesus at night because he was curious about Jesus’s teachings and miracles. Jesus told Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are “born again.”

Being “born again” means having a spiritual rebirth. It is not about being born physically a second time, but about a change of heart and spirit given by God. It means accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, allowing God’s Spirit to live in you, and starting a new life following God’s ways.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Jesus Is the Only Way to God

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and then introduces the new topic, “Jesus Is the Only Way to God,” by asking if anyone knows how to get to God.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting, recall parts of the previous lesson, and offer ideas on how to get to God.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and connect it to prior knowledge.

Step 2: Explanation of John 14:6

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes John 14:6 on the board or displays it on a chart. The teacher then explains the meaning of Jesus being “the Way, the Truth, and the Life” and why no one comes to the Father except through Him, using simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, read the verse from the board, and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the core message of John 14:6.

Step 3: Bible Reading (John 14:6)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reading/Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides the pupils to locate John 14:6 in their Bibles and reads it aloud with them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils find the verse in their Bibles and read it together with the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils practice Bible navigation and memorize the key verse.

Step 4: Story of Jesus and Nicodemus

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates the story of Jesus and Nicodemus from John 3:1-7, emphasizing Nicodemus’s confusion about being “born again.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story, paying attention to the characters and the dialogue.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Step 5: Explanation of “Born Again”

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what it means to be “born again” in a spiritual sense, using age-appropriate language, and connects it to accepting Jesus as the Way to God.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and ask questions about the spiritual meaning of being born again.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the concept of spiritual rebirth.

Step 6: Discussion and Questions

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Question and Answer/Facilitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher opens the floor for questions and leads a brief discussion, reinforcing the idea that Jesus is the only way to have a relationship with God.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils ask questions, share their thoughts, and participate in the discussion.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding through interaction.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. According to John 14:6, what three things did Jesus say He is?
2. Who did Jesus say is the only way to the Father?
3. Who was Nicodemus, and why did he visit Jesus?
4. What did Jesus mean by “born again”?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, reiterating that Jesus is the only way to God. The teacher then gives homework, asking pupils to learn John 14:6 by heart.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils recall the main message and are given a task to reinforce learning.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Jesus Is the Only Way to God and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

• Jesus – The Son of God, the central figure of Christianity.
• Way – The path or method to reach God.
• Truth – What is real and reliable; Jesus embodies all truth.
• Life – Spiritual and eternal existence given by Jesus.
• God – The Creator and Father.
• Nicodemus – A Pharisee and ruler of the Jews who visited Jesus.
• Born Again – A spiritual transformation or new beginning through faith in Jesus.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide simplified explanations, use more visual aids, and allow them to recite John 14:6 with prompts. Advanced learners will be encouraged to explain the verses in their own words and discuss the implications of Jesus’s statement for their daily lives.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure a calm and reverent atmosphere. Encourage pupils to bring their Bibles to class. Emphasize that being “born again” is a spiritual concept and not a physical one. Be prepared to answer questions about faith and personal relationship with God in an age-appropriate manner.