Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Paul’s Missionary Journey, Antioch
Topic: Paul’s Missionary Journey: Corinth
Content/Learning Area: Corinth (Acts 18:1 – 17), Paul preached to the Jews and Gentiles, importance of missionary work

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
Describe Paul’s missionary experience in Corinth and identify the people he preached to.

Affective Domain:
Appreciate the value of preaching the gospel to all people regardless of their background.

Psychomotor Domain:
Dramatize Paul’s message to the Jews and Gentiles in Corinth.

Social Domain:
Work in groups to list ways they can share God’s word with others.

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: the bible journey – Paul in Corinth
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Chart showing Paul’s missionary journeys
Map of ancient Corinth
Flashcards with key names and terms
Pictures or illustrations of Jewish synagogues and Greek cities
Whiteboard and marker

Rationale for the Lesson

To teach pupils how Paul boldly preached to both Jews and Gentiles and why missionary work is important.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have already learned about Paul’s earlier missionary journeys and are familiar with his role in spreading Christianity.

Lesson Content

Paul’s Missionary Journey: Corinth

Paul travelled to Corinth to continue spreading the gospel. He met different people and shared the message of Jesus with Jews and Gentiles. He faced challenges, but God encouraged him to continue.

Memory Verse: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city. — Acts 18:10

Bible Readings

Acts 18:1–17
1 Corinthians 2:1–5

Paul’s Arrival in Corinth

Paul left Athens and came to Corinth. He stayed with Aquila and Priscilla, who were tentmakers like him. He preached in the synagogue every Sabbath, talking to both Jews and Greeks.

Some of the Jews opposed him, but many believed. Paul then focused more on the Gentiles, staying in the house of Titius Justus, a man who worshiped God.

People Paul Preached to

Paul spoke to both Jews and Gentiles in Corinth. At first, he went to the synagogue to speak with Jews. Later, he also shared the gospel with Gentiles who believed in God and wanted to follow Jesus.

Importance of Missionary Work

Paul’s journey in Corinth shows how important it is to preach the gospel to everyone. Even when people reject the message, we should not stop. The following are the importance of missionary work:

It helps to spread the message of Jesus Christ
It brings people from different places to know God
It shows the love of God to all nations
It teaches people to believe and obey God
It builds strong Christian communities

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, 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: The teacher tells a short story about travelling to a new city to share a good message and asks pupils what they would do in a new place to help others.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the teacher’s question.
Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and ready to learn.

Step 2: Paul’s Arrival

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how Paul arrived in Corinth, met Aquila and Priscilla, and preached to the people in the synagogue.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and take note.
Learning Point: Pupils understand who Paul met and what he did in Corinth.

Step 3: Jews and Gentiles

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture, Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses how Paul preached to both Jews and Gentiles and the reactions he received.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute to discussion and ask questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand who Paul preached to.

Step 4: Importance of Missionary Work

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation, Listing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists and explains the importance of missionary work with examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write down the listed points.
Learning Point: Pupils identify reasons why missionary work is important.

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing Skills
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the main points from the board into their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write notes in their books.
Learning Point: Pupils have accurate notes to study later.

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning, Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks questions and gives simple tasks to check pupils’ understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and complete tasks.
Learning Point: Teacher checks pupils’ learning.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Instructional
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson, re-emphasises the memory verse, and encourages pupils to be bold in sharing God’s word.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to the final discussion.
Learning Point: Pupils reflect and commit to sharing the gospel like Paul.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Paul’s Missionary Journey: Corinth and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Missionary – A person sent to share the gospel
Corinth – A city where Paul preached
Synagogue – A place where Jews worship
Gentiles – People who are not Jews
Gospel – The good news about Jesus Christ

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who did Paul stay with in Corinth?
Where did Paul preach the gospel in Corinth?
Mention two groups of people Paul preached to.
Recite the memory verse.
List three reasons why missionary work is important.
Dramatize how Paul preached in the synagogue.

Differentiation

Use group work and storytelling to support slow learners, while encouraging fast learners to write and present the importance of missionary work to the class.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure the Bible passage is read aloud in class. Use visual aids like maps and illustrations to make the story of Paul’s journey real and engaging for pupils. Encourage participation through questions and drama activities.