Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
week: 7
Age: 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian religion Studies
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Topic: The Rewards Of Having And Working With The Holy spirit
Content/Learning Area: The Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18, Colossians 3:16–17)

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:
Explain the rewards of having and working with the Holy spirit with examples from the Bible and daily life.

Affective Domain:
express appreciation and willingness to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Psychomotor Domain:
Recite memory verse and demonstrate actions showing cooperation with the Holy Spirit.

Social Domain:
Participate actively in class discussions and group recitations on the rewards of the Holy Spirit.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Data from: wikipedia – Holy Spirit
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible
Flash cards of Bible verses
Chart illustrating rewards of the Holy Spirit
Picture of Pentecost event
Christian songs about the Holy Spirit

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand and appreciate the blessings and benefits that come from having and cooperating with the Holy Spirit in their lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught about the meaning and role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life.

Lesson Content

The Rewards Of Having And Working With The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit that helps, teaches, and guides us. When we work with the Holy Spirit, He blesses us in many ways. These blessings are called rewards.

Memory Verse: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” — Ephesians 5:18

Bible Readings

Ephesians 5:18
Colossians 3:16–17
Galatians 5:22–23
Acts 1:8
Romans 8:14

Rewards of Having and Working With the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit gives us good things when we listen to Him and follow His leading. These include help in doing what is right and power to live like Jesus.

The following are rewards of having and working with the Holy Spirit:

Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
self-control
Power to witness for Jesus
Guidance in making right choices
Comfort during hard times
Help in prayer
Wisdom to understand God’s Word

Importance of these rewards

These rewards help Christians to live holy and happy lives.They make us good people who please god and help others. With the Holy Spirit, we are never alone or confused.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: storytelling, Description, Group Work, Recitation, Discussion, Visual Aids

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: Tells a short story of a boy who chose to follow the Holy Spirit and received peace and joy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to questions based on the story.Learning Point: Pupils develop interest in the Holy Spirit.

Step 2: Who is the Holy Spirit

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains that the Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit who helps and teaches us.
pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and answer questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand who the Holy Spirit is.

Step 3: Rewards of Having the Holy Spirit

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Reads Galatians 5:22–23 and explains the fruit of the Spirit as rewards for working with Him.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils list and repeat the fruits of the Spirit.
Learning Point: Pupils identify the rewards of the Holy Spirit.

Step 4: Bible Examples

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Tells how the disciples received power after the Holy Spirit came on them (Acts 1:8).
Pupils’ activity: Pupils listen, ask questions and discuss.
Learning Point: Pupils connect Bible examples to rewards.

Step 5: Importance of the Rewards

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s activity: Leads pupils to explain why love, joy, peace, etc. are significant in Christian life.
pupils’ Activity: Pupils share how these rewards help them and others.
Learning Point: Pupils value the blessings of working with the Spirit.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: writing
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates short note summarizing the rewards and their importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy note into their books.
Learning Point: Pupils retain key lesson points.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to list any five rewards and give one example from the bible.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Pupils show understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps lesson, encourages pupils to work with the Holy Spirit always, sings short chorus.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along and say one reward they will pray for.
Learning Point: Reinforces knowledge and spiritual values.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about The Rewards Of Having And Working With The Holy spirit and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Holy Spirit – God’s Spirit who helps and guides us
Reward – A blessing or good thing given in return
Fruit of the Spirit – Good behaviors the Holy Spirit helps us to show
Witness – To tell others about Jesus
Guidance – Help in making right choices

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who is the Holy Spirit?
Mention any four rewards of having the Holy Spirit.
Which Bible verse lists the fruit of the Spirit?
Why is it important to work with the Holy Spirit?
Recite the memory verse.
Give one example from the Bible of someone helped by the Holy Spirit.

Differentiation

The teacher will use pictures, group discussions, and songs to support all learners, especially those with different learning needs.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use storytelling and examples to make abstract concepts relatable. Encourage pupils to share real-life examples of peace, love, or patience. Reinforce the idea that the Holy Spirit is their helper and friend.