Revision of Jesus Our Saviour and His Saving Acts for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Jesus Our Saviour, Brother and Friend
Focal competence: Willingly serving and supporting their peers and others
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Information Literacy; Respect; Tolerance
Skills:

• Explaining how to become Jesus’ friend

Previous Lesson: Third Term Christian Religion Studies Examination
Topic: Revision Of Jesus Our Saviour
Subject Matter: Meaning of Jesus as Saviour and selected saving acts needed for the continuing topic on Jesus as Brother and Friend

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• state the meaning of Jesus as Saviour at the taught level;
• recall a selected saving act of Jesus from the prescribed passage;
• discuss who Jesus calls His brothers and sisters.

Affective Domain

• appreciate Jesus’ love and desire to save us;
• show willingness to follow Jesus’ teachings to become His friend.

Psychomotor Domain

• participate actively in recalling Jesus’ saving acts;
• sing songs related to Jesus as Saviour.

Social Domain

• collaborate with peers in discussing Jesus’ acts and teachings.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Christian Religious Studies for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Relevant Bible-story pictures showing Jesus healing, protecting, or forgiving
• Memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important as it consolidates pupils’ understanding of Jesus’ role as their Saviour, laying a foundation for understanding His relationship with them as a Brother and Friend. Revisiting these core concepts helps pupils grasp the practical implications of Jesus’ love and sacrifice in their daily lives. It encourages them to live according to His teachings and develop a personal relationship with Him.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously learned about Jesus as Saviour and some of His miracles and teachings.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision Of Jesus Our Saviour

Meaning of Jesus as Saviour

Jesus is called our Saviour because He came to save us from our sins and help us live good lives. He saves us from bad things and shows us the way to God.

Saving Acts of Jesus

Jesus performed many saving acts to help people. Some examples include:

1. Healing the sick: Jesus healed many people who were sick, blind, or lame, like the blind man and the ten lepers.
2. Protecting His disciples: Jesus protected His followers from danger, such as when He calmed the stormy sea.
3. Forgiving sins: Jesus forgave people’s sins, like the paralytic man and the woman caught in adultery, giving them a new start.
4. Teaching us how to live: Jesus taught us important lessons on how to love God and our neighbours, which saves us from living wrongly.

What Jesus’ Saving Acts Show About Him

Each saving act shows us something special about Jesus:

1. Healing the sick: Shows Jesus has great power over sickness and cares for our bodies.
2. Protecting His disciples: Shows Jesus keeps us safe and watches over us.
3. Forgiving sins: Shows Jesus is merciful and can give us a fresh start when we make mistakes.
4. Teaching us: Shows Jesus guides us to live good and happy lives.

Who Jesus Calls His Brothers and Sisters

Jesus said that anyone who does the will of His Father in heaven is His brother, sister, and mother. This means:

1. People who obey God’s word and commandments.
2. People who love God with all their heart.
3. People who love their neighbours as themselves.
4. People who follow Jesus’ teachings and try to be like Him.

Memory Verse

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Bible Reading

Matthew 12:46-50 (Jesus’ true family)

Mark 4:35-41 (Jesus calms the storm)

Luke 5:17-26 (Jesus heals and forgives a paralytic)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Question and Answer, Explanation, Storytelling, Singing, Guided Recall

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, leads them in a short prayer and a familiar Christian song. The teacher then asks pupils what they remember about Jesus as their Saviour from previous lessons.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing, pray, and share what they remember about Jesus as Saviour.

Learning Point: Prior knowledge activation

Step 2: Review Meaning of Jesus as Saviour

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Reinforcing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to state the meaning of Jesus as Saviour, clarifying any misconceptions. The teacher explains simply that Jesus saves us from sin and helps us live good lives.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils state the meaning of Jesus as Saviour and listen to the teacher’s explanation.

Learning Point: Meaning of Jesus as Saviour

Step 3: Recall Saving Acts of Jesus

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Visualisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses Bible-story pictures or tells short stories to help pupils recall selected saving acts of Jesus, such as healing the sick, calming the storm, or forgiving sins. The teacher asks, “What did Jesus do to help people?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recall and mention different saving acts of Jesus, looking at the pictures and listening to the stories.

Learning Point: Jesus’ saving acts

Step 4: Discuss What Each Saving Act Shows

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils what each saving act tells us about Jesus. For example, “What does Jesus healing the sick show us about Him?” The teacher helps pupils understand that these acts show Jesus’ power, love, and care.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and explain what they learn about Jesus from His saving acts.

Learning Point: Lessons from saving acts

Step 5: Discuss Who Jesus Calls His Brothers and Sisters

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Interpretation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Matthew 12:46-50 from the Holy Bible and explains in simple terms who Jesus calls His brothers and sisters (those who do the will of God). The teacher links this to how we can be friends with Jesus.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible reading and discuss who Jesus calls His family, understanding how to be Jesus’ friend.

Learning Point: Jesus’ true family

Step 6: Memory Verse Recitation

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Repetition/Memorisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the memory verse (John 3:16) on a chart and leads pupils in reciting it several times. The teacher explains the meaning of the verse simply.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse after the teacher and try to memorise it.

Learning Point: Memory verse recitation

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What does it mean to say Jesus is our Saviour?
2. Mention one saving act Jesus performed.
3. Who did Jesus say are His brothers and sisters?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding Jesus as Saviour

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising/Encouraging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly summarises the lesson, reminding pupils that Jesus is our loving Saviour who wants us to be His friends by obeying God’s will. The teacher encourages pupils to always follow Jesus’ teachings.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the summary and affirmation.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Lesson Keywords

• Saviour – Someone who saves people from danger or sin.
• Save – To rescue from harm or danger.
• Heal – To make someone well from sickness.
• Forgive – To pardon someone for their mistakes or sins.
• Protect – To keep someone safe from harm.
• Brother – A male sibling; also used by Jesus for those who do God’s will.
• Sister – A female sibling; also used by Jesus for those who do God’s will.
• Friend – A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

Differentiation

For pupils who need extra support, the teacher will use more visual aids like flashcards of Bible stories and simplify questions. They can also be paired with faster learners for peer support. For faster learners, the teacher can challenge them to recall more saving acts or explain in their own words what it means to be Jesus’ friend.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for:

• Primary 1 Jesus our Saviour
• Jesus heals the sick for kids
• Who is Jesus’ family for children

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, relevant Bible-story pictures (e.g., Jesus healing a blind man, calming a storm, forgiving a paralytic), and the memory verse chart ready. Begin by engaging pupils with a song and reviewing their prior knowledge of Jesus as Saviour. Guide them through recalling specific saving acts and discussing what these acts reveal about Jesus’ character. When introducing who Jesus calls His brothers and sisters, use the Bible passage (Matthew 12:46-50) and explain it in a way that Primary 1 pupils can understand. Observe pupils’ participation and answers to check their understanding throughout the revision process. Encourage all pupils to participate, offering simpler prompts for those who struggle and asking extension questions for those who grasp concepts quickly. Maintain a calm and orderly classroom environment.