Class: Primary 4
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Meaning Of Law
Topic: Ways Jesus Showed Love To His People
Content/Learning Area: various ways Jesus showed love to His people: By dying on the cross to redeem/save us (John 3:16; 15:12), By loving his enemies who crucified him (Matt 5:44–48)

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify two major ways Jesus showed love to His people.
Affective Domain: Show willingness to love others, even their enemies.
Psychomotor Domain: Recite the memory verse correctly and act out ways of showing love.
Social Domain: Demonstrate love and kindness in group activities.

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: christianity – What Does ‘God is Love’ Mean in the Bible?
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible
Picture charts of Jesus on the cross
Flashcards with memory verse
Audio of Bible readings
Drawing of a heart symbolizing love
Role-play costume materials

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand and practice genuine love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about Jesus as the Son of God and have heard stories of His miracles and teachings.

Lesson Content

Ways Jesus Showed Love to His People

Jesus Christ showed us perfect love when He came to live among people. He helped the poor, healed the sick, forgave sins, and even died for everyone’s sins.

Memory Verse: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13

Bible Readings

John 3:16
John 15:12–13
Matthew 5:44–48

Jesus Showed Love by Dying on the Cross

Jesus loved us so much that He gave His life to save us. He allowed Himself to be beaten, mocked, and crucified so that we can be saved and go to heaven.

Jesus Loved His Enemies

Jesus also showed love by praying for the people who hurt Him. When He was on the cross, He said:

Lessons from the Ways Jesus Showed Love

We should love everyone, even those who do not love us.
We must forgive others when they offend us.
True love means helping others and not expecting anything back.
We should pray for people who are unkind to us.

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work, Role Play

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: Uses a picture of Jesus on the cross and asks pupils: “Why do you think He allowed that?” Then reviews the last lesson briefly.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe and respond to the picture and question.
Learning Point: Links prior knowledge to today’s topic

Step 2: Jesus Died on the Cross

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Narrates how Jesus died for the sins of the world, referencing John 3:16 and John 15:13.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and follow in their Bibles.
Learning Point: Learns that Jesus’ death was out of love

Step 3: Jesus Loved His Enemies

Time: 7 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells the story of how Jesus forgave those who crucified Him. Reads Matthew 5:44–48 aloud.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and ask questions.
Learning Point: Understands love includes forgiving enemies

Step 4: Lessons from Jesus’ Love

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Leads a group discussion on how pupils can love like Jesus. Gives real-life examples of love and forgiveness.
Pupils’ Activity: Share thoughts and contribute examples.
Learning Point: Learns ways to practice love daily

Step 5: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing Skills
Teacher’s Activity: Guides pupils to write the day’s note and memory verse.
Pupils’ Activity: Copy notes and verses into their books.
Learning Point: Retains key points from the lesson

Step 6: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to mention two ways Jesus showed love. Calls for a short role-play: act out forgiving a friend.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions and act scenes.
Learning Point: Demonstrates understanding of the lesson

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify two major ways Jesus showed love to His people.
Recite the memory verse correctly and act out ways of showing love.
Demonstrate love and kindness in group activities.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes the lesson, encourages pupils to love like Jesus, gives take-home assignment to draw a picture of Jesus on the cross.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and take instructions.
Learning Point: Reviews and reflects on the lesson

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Ways Jesus Showed Love To His People and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Crucifixion – When Jesus died on the cross
Forgiveness – To let go of anger or hurt
Enemy – A person who acts against you
Sacrifice – Giving something important for others
Love – Caring deeply and showing kindness

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention one way Jesus showed love to His people.
Recite the memory verse.
Explain how Jesus loved His enemies.
State two things they learned from Jesus’ love.
Act out one way to show love to others.

Differentiation

The teacher will pair slower learners with faster ones during discussions and provide visual aids to support understanding for all learners.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage role-play and real-life application by discussing daily ways pupils can practice love in school and at home. Reinforce the importance of forgiveness and kindness regularly.