Class: Primary 6
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: The Healing And Commission Of Paul By Ananias
Topic: Paul’s Sent Forth
Content/Learning Area: Selection and send forth of Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:1–3), Paul’s missionary work involves preaching the gospel to people in some other towns.

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Narrate the story of how Paul and Barnabas were chosen and sent forth as missionaries.
Affective Domain: Show appreciation for the importance of spreading the gospel to others.
Psychomotor Domain: Dramatize the send forth of Paul and Barnabas as a class activity.
Social Domain: Cooperate with classmates in group discussions about missionary work.

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: bible gateway – Acts 15:36-41 NIV – Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible (physical copy)
Map showing Paul’s missionary journeys
Picture charts of Paul and Barnabas
Flashcards with key terms
A short video clip on Paul’s missionary work (if available)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson teaches pupils the importance of evangelism and obedience to the Holy Spirit through the example of Paul’s missionary journey.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about the early church and the roles of disciples in spreading the gospel.

Lesson Content

Paul’s Sent Forth

Paul and Barnabas were chosen by God and sent out to preach the gospel. They went to other towns and shared the message of Jesus Christ. This is known as their missionary journey.

Memory Verse: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” – Acts 13:2

Bible Readings

Acts 13:1–3
Acts 13:4–12

The Selection and Send Forth of Paul and Barnabas

In the early church in Antioch, there were many prophets and teachers. Among them were Barnabas and Saul (also known as Paul). As they worshipped and fasted, the Holy Spirit told them to separate Barnabas and Saul for a special mission.

The church prayed, laid hands on them, and sent them forth to preach.

Paul’s Missionary Work

After being sent, Paul and Barnabas travelled to several towns to preach about Jesus. They taught people about God and performed miracles. They preached in places like Cyprus, Pisidia, and Lystra.

They faced challenges but continued their work with courage and faith.

Lessons from the Story

God chooses people to do His work.
Missionary work is important for spreading the gospel.
The Holy Spirit leads and guides believers.
Prayer and fasting are powerful ways to seek God’s direction.
Obedience to God brings great results.

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: Reviews the previous lesson and introduces today’s topic using a Bible and pictures
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond to questions
Learning Point: Connection between past lessons and today's topic

Step 2: The Selection of Paul and Barnabas

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Reads Acts 13:1–3, explains the context of the selection and church prayer
Pupils’ Activity: Listen, read along, and ask questions
Learning Point: Understand how Paul and Barnabas were chosen

Step 3: Paul’s Missionary Work

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells the story of Paul’s journeys and miracles using a map and visuals
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in storytelling and discussion
Learning Point: Know the cities and challenges in Paul's journey

Step 4: Lessons from the Story

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Leads discussion on moral lessons from Paul’s obedience and missionary work
Pupils’ Activity: Contribute ideas and moral lessons
Learning Point: Appreciate the value of obedience and evangelism

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to copy key notes from the board
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes neatly into their notebooks
Learning Point: Retain lesson summary

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions to assess pupils' understanding of the lesson
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions orally and in writing
Learning Point: Demonstrate understanding of the topic

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson, encourages pupils to share gospel with others
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and express commitment to applying the lesson
Learning Point: Reinforce values of obedience and evangelism

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

Lesson Keywords

Missionary – someone who spreads the gospel
Synagogue – a place where Jews gather to worship
Preach – to speak about God to others
Fasting – going without food for spiritual reasons
Holy Spirit – God’s Spirit who guides and helps us

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who were the two people selected and sent to preach the gospel?
Where were Paul and Barnabas when they were chosen?
What did the church do before sending Paul and Barnabas?
Mention one town that Paul visited.
State two lessons we can learn from Paul’s missionary work.
Dramatize the send forth of Paul and Barnabas.

Differentiation

The teacher will use pictures and storytelling for visual and auditory learners, group activities for interpersonal learners, and drama for kinesthetic learners.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure to emphasize the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the power of prayer in the lives of pupils. Use the map to help visual learners better understand Paul’s journey.

Paul’s Sent Forth for Primary 6