Relating with God Through Jesus, Prayer, Obedience, Love and Trust for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: God Our Father
Focal competence: Relating with God through Jesus Christ
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Information Literacy; Faith
Skills:

• Explaining the meaning of Jesus and Emmanuel
• Discussing how Jesus is our Saviour

Previous Lesson: Discovering God Through Jesus’ Teachings and Example
Topic: Discovering God Through Jesus: Relating With God
Subject Matter: Relating with God through Jesus

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• State a way Christians relate with God through Jesus.
• Explain Jesus’ teaching about God as Father.
• Mention important places where Jesus’ teachings about God can be learned.

Affective Domain

• Show willingness to relate with God through Jesus.
• Appreciate the importance of prayer, obedience, love, and trust in relating with God.

Psychomotor Domain

• Participate in a simple prayer session.

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 Schools 1 by A.O. Akinyemi et al.
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Pictures from Bible stories illustrating Jesus’ teachings about God
• Relevant Bible-story pictures or memory-verse chart
• Suitable songs or audio where appropriate

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it introduces young learners to the core Christian belief that Jesus is the way to God. Understanding this concept helps pupils develop a personal relationship with God through practical actions like prayer, obedience, love, and trust. It lays a foundation for their spiritual growth and moral development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of God as their Creator and some simple Bible stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Discovering God Through Jesus: Relating With God

Who Is Jesus?

Jesus is God’s Son who came to earth to show us the way to God. The name “Emmanuel” means “God with us,” showing that God is close to us through Jesus.

How Christians Relate with God Through Jesus

Christians relate with God through Jesus because Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He taught us that no one can come to God the Father except through Him (John 14:6).

Jesus Teaches Us About God Our Father

Jesus taught us to see God as our loving Father. He showed us how to pray to God, starting with “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9). This means God cares for us like a good father cares for his children.

Ways to Relate with God

We can relate with God in these ways:

1. Prayer: Talking to God about everything, like saying “thank you,” asking for help, or telling Him our worries. (Example: Praying before meals or bedtime).
2. Obedience: Doing what God tells us to do in the Bible and through our parents and teachers. (Example: Obeying parents and being kind to others).
3. Love: Loving God with all our heart and loving our neighbours as ourselves. (Example: Sharing toys with friends or helping someone in need).
4. Trust: Believing that God will always take care of us and keep His promises. (Example: Trusting God to help us when we are afraid).

Memory Verse

Matthew 6:9 – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”

Bible Reading

John 14:6 – “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”

Where to Learn About Jesus’ Teachings

We can learn about Jesus’ teachings from:

1. The Holy Bible
2. Church services
3. Sunday School classes

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them if they know who Jesus is. The teacher then tells a very short, simple story about Jesus helping someone, like healing a sick person, to introduce Jesus as God’s Son who helps us.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and share what they know about Jesus.

Learning Point: Introduction to Jesus

Step 2: Explaining Who Jesus Is

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Jesus is God’s Son and that His name “Emmanuel” means “God with us.” The teacher shows a picture of Jesus.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning of Emmanuel.

Learning Point: Meaning of Jesus and Emmanuel

Step 3: Relating with God Through Jesus

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Jesus is the way to God. The teacher reads John 14:6 from the Bible and explains it in simple terms: “Jesus said, ‘I am the way to God.'”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the key phrase “Jesus is the way to God.”

Learning Point: Jesus as the way to God

Step 4: Jesus Teaches About God as Father

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that Jesus taught us to call God our Father, just like our earthly fathers. The teacher asks pupils what their fathers do for them and relates it to God’s care.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share what their fathers do and understand God as a loving Father.

Learning Point: God as our Father

Step 5: Ways to Relate with God (Prayer and Obedience)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses prayer as talking to God and obedience as doing what God wants. The teacher gives simple daily examples for each, like praying before eating or obeying parents. The teacher leads a short, simple prayer.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the prayer and give examples of prayer and obedience.

Learning Point: Prayer and obedience to God

Step 6: Ways to Relate with God (Love and Trust)

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Examples

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains love for God and others, and trust in God’s care. The teacher provides simple daily examples, such as sharing with friends (love) and believing God will help (trust).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and give examples of showing love and trust.

Learning Point: Love and trust in God

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. Who is Jesus to us?
2. What does “Emmanuel” mean?
3. Mention one way we can relate with God through Jesus.
4. Name two ways we can relate with God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding relating with God

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes, especially the ways to relate with God, into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson points

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that Jesus is our special friend who helps us talk to God and encourages them to always pray, obey, love, and trust God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Consolidation of relationship with God

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. Draw a picture of yourself praying to God.
2. Write down one thing you can do to show obedience to your parents.
3. Ask your parents to tell you another simple Bible story about Jesus.

Lesson Keywords

• Jesus – God’s Son, our Saviour.
• Emmanuel – God with us.
• Relate – To connect or have a good relationship with someone.
• Prayer – Talking to God.
• Obedience – Doing what is right or what God tells us to do.
• Love – Caring deeply for God and others.
• Trust – Believing in God and His promises.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will use more visual aids and simpler language, focusing on just two ways of relating with God (e.g., prayer and obedience). Faster learners can be encouraged to share more examples of how they show love and trust in their daily lives or identify more places where they can learn about Jesus.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, teachers can search YouTube for: Primary 1 Jesus God’s Son CRS

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, pictures of Jesus, and a memory verse chart ready. Begin by engaging pupils with a simple story about Jesus to capture their attention. Systematically explain who Jesus is and how He helps us connect with God, emphasizing God as our loving Father. Use simple, relatable examples for prayer, obedience, love, and trust. Encourage pupils to participate actively in discussions and the guided prayer. During Step 8, ensure pupils copy the main points about relating with God. Constantly check for understanding through questions. For weaker learners, provide extra visual cues and simplified explanations. For faster learners, encourage deeper thought and more examples. Ensure a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning about God.