Class: Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS 2 / JS2)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 8
Age: 13 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: The Death and Burial of Jesus Christ: The Burial.
Topic: THE RESURRECTION AND APPEARANCE OF JESUS
Subject Matter: CHRIST The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Matthew 28: 1, 10, Mark: 16: 1, 8, Luke 24: 1, 12

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define the term “resurrection” in the context of Jesus Christ.
Identify the key events surrounding Jesus’ resurrection.
State the significance of Jesus’ resurrection for Christians.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of Jesus’ resurrection to the Christian faith.
Value the hope and assurance that Jesus’ resurrection offers.

Psychomotor Domain:

Recount the story of Jesus’ resurrection using relevant Bible passages.
Identify different individuals to whom Jesus appeared after His resurrection.

Discuss how the resurrection of Jesus impacts their daily lives and beliefs.
Share the message of hope derived from Jesus’ resurrection with others.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
Christian Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary Schools Book 2
The Holy Bible (Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20, 1 Corinthians 15)

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A copy of the Holy Bible
Pictures or charts depicting the empty tomb and Jesus’ appearances
Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the central event of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It enables them to grasp the meaning of Jesus’ victory over death and its implications for their own faith and hope in eternal life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have prior knowledge of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

THE RESURRECTION AND APPEARANCE OF JESUS

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The resurrection of Jesus Christ refers to His rising from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion and burial. It is the central event of the Christian faith, confirming Jesus’ identity as the Son of God and His victory over sin and death.

Key events of the resurrection:

On the first day of the week, early in the morning, women went to the tomb with spices.
They found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty.
Angels appeared to them, declaring that Jesus was not there, for He had risen.
The women were told to go and tell the disciples.

Bible Reading

Matthew 28:1-10
Mark 16:1-8
Luke 24:1-12

Memory Verse

Matthew 28:6: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

Appearances of Jesus After Resurrection

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to many people to confirm that He was truly alive. These appearances strengthened the faith of His disciples.

Some of Jesus’ appearances include:

To Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
To other women (Matthew 28:9-10)
To two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)
To Peter (Luke 24:34)
To the disciples in the Upper Room (Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-23)
To Thomas (John 20:24-29)
To over five hundred people at once (1 Corinthians 15:6)

Significance of Jesus’ Resurrection

It proves that Jesus is truly the Son of God.
It shows His victory over sin and death.
It gives Christians hope for eternal life and their own resurrection.
It confirms the truth of the Gospel message.
It provides the basis for Christian faith and worship.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them questions about Jesus’ burial to link to the new topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the questions and recall previous knowledge.
Learning Point: Pupils connect the previous lesson to the present topic.

Step 2: Explanation of Resurrection

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines “resurrection” and explains its meaning in the context of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its central role in Christianity.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition and importance of Jesus’ resurrection.

Step 3: Bible Reading and Key Events

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Reading
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to read Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, and Luke 24:1-12. The teacher then highlights the key events: the empty tomb, the angels’ message, and the women reporting to the disciples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the Bible passages and identify the key events as guided by the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the factual account of the resurrection from the Bible.

Step 4: Discussion of Jesus’ Appearances

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses various appearances of Jesus after His resurrection, mentioning Mary Magdalene, the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and the disciples in the upper room.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and identify the people Jesus appeared to.
Learning Point: Pupils understand that Jesus appeared to many witnesses to confirm His resurrection.

Step 5: Significance of the Resurrection

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elaboration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the significance of Jesus’ resurrection, explaining why it is important for Christian faith and hope.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute ideas and learn the significance of the resurrection.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the deeper meaning and impact of Jesus’ resurrection on their faith.

Step 6: Memory Verse

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (Matthew 28:6) and leads pupils in reciting it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and recite the memory verse.
Learning Point: Pupils memorize a key Bible verse related to the resurrection.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What is meant by the “resurrection of Jesus Christ”?
Mention two key events that happened on the morning of Jesus’ resurrection.
List three people or groups of people to whom Jesus appeared after His resurrection.
State two significances of Jesus’ resurrection for Christians.

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 and encourages pupils to always remember the hope and assurance that the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings. The teacher assigns homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding and are given a task to reinforce learning.

Lesson Keywords

Resurrection – Jesus rising from the dead on the third day.
Empty Tomb – The place where Jesus was buried, found without His body.
Angel – A messenger from God who announced Jesus’ resurrection.
Mary Magdalene – One of the first people to see the risen Jesus.
Emmaus – The road where Jesus appeared to two disciples.

Differentiation

The teacher will provide additional explanations for struggling pupils and encourage more advanced pupils to research and share more details about other appearances of Jesus after His resurrection.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure pupils grasp the concept of resurrection as a foundational truth of Christianity. Encourage active participation during Bible reading and discussions. Emphasize the hope and eternal life that the resurrection offers to believers.