Rewards for obeying and keeping God’s commandments for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Third Term
Week: 10
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Jesus Our Saviour, Brother and Friend
Focal competence: Obeying God and constituted authority
Key competencies/values: Information Literacy; Responsibility
Skills:

• Describing rewards for obeying and keeping God’s commandments

Previous Lesson: The Ten Commandments
Topic: Jesus Wants Us To Obey And Keep God’S Commandments: Rewards Of Obedience
Subject Matter: Rewards for obeying, keeping God’s commandments

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Describe rewards people receive for obeying and keeping God’s commandments.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of obeying God and His commandments.
• Develop a desire to obey God’s commandments.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recite the memory verse on obedience.

Social Domain

• Show willingness to obey instructions from parents and teachers.

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, Book 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Pictures of Bible examples of obedience (e.g., Noah building the ark, Abraham leaving his home)
• Chart of the Ten Commandments
• Pictures showing happy children receiving gifts or blessings

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the fundamental Christian principle of obedience to God. It teaches them that following God’s commands leads to positive outcomes and blessings, encouraging them to live a life that pleases God. This understanding lays a foundation for their moral and spiritual development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of God as their Creator and some simple Bible stories. They should also understand what it means to obey rules at home and in school.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Jesus Wants Us To Obey And Keep God’S Commandments: Rewards Of Obedience

Meaning of Obedience

Obedience means doing what you are told to do, following rules, and listening to instructions. It means doing what God wants us to do.

Bible Reading

Ephesians 6:1-3 (Simplified for Primary 1)

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—”so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Memory Verse

Ephesians 6:1 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

Examples of Obeying God’s Commands

Many people in the Bible obeyed God, and He blessed them. Some examples are:

1. Noah: God told Noah to build a big ark (boat) to save his family and animals from a flood. Noah obeyed, and God saved them.
2. Abraham: God told Abraham to leave his home and go to a new land. Abraham obeyed, and God blessed him and made him the father of many nations.
3. Jesus: Jesus always obeyed His Father, God, even when it was difficult. He showed us how to obey God perfectly.

Rewards for Obeying God’s Commandments

When we obey God and keep His commandments, we receive many good things. These rewards include:

1. Blessings: God gives us good things like food, clothes, and a happy family.
2. Long life: God promises us a long and good life on earth.
3. Peace and happiness: We feel joyful and peaceful in our hearts.
4. God’s favour: God is pleased with us and helps us in everything we do.
5. Protection: God keeps us safe from harm.

Consequences of Disobedience

Disobedience means not doing what you are told. When we disobey God:

1. We make God sad.
2. We might miss out on God’s blessings.
3. We might face difficulties or problems.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Storytelling, Recitation, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them what it means to obey their parents or teachers. The teacher tells a short, simple story about a child who obeyed and received a reward (e.g., a treat, a hug). The teacher then introduces the topic: “Today, we will learn about the rewards we get when we obey God’s commandments.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to questions and listen to the story.

Learning Point: Introduction to obedience

Step 2: Meaning of Obedience

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of obedience using simple language and examples from the pupils’ daily lives (e.g., obeying traffic rules, obeying school rules). The teacher relates this to obeying God. The teacher writes the meaning on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, participate in the discussion, and repeat the meaning of obedience.

Learning Point: Definition of obedience

Step 3: Bible Reading and Memory Verse

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads Ephesians 6:1-3 from the Holy Bible, explaining it simply. The teacher then introduces the memory verse, Ephesians 6:1, and leads the pupils to repeat it several times until they can recite it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the Bible reading and actively participate in reciting the memory verse.

Learning Point: Ephesians 6:1-3 message

Step 4: Examples of Obeying God’s Commands

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Visual Aids

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher uses pictures to tell simple stories of Noah and Abraham, highlighting how they obeyed God and were blessed. The teacher also mentions Jesus’ obedience to His Father.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures and listen to the stories, identifying the acts of obedience.

Learning Point: Bible examples of obedience

Step 5: Rewards for Obeying God’s Commandments

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the rewards for obeying God, such as blessings, long life, peace, happiness, and God’s favour, using simple examples and pictures of happy children. The teacher asks pupils to state some rewards they have received for obeying.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, identify the rewards, and share their own experiences of receiving rewards for obedience.

Learning Point: Benefits of obedience

Step 6: Consequences of Disobedience

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly explains what happens when we disobey God, emphasizing that it makes God sad and can lead to missing out on good things. The teacher encourages pupils to always choose obedience.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and understand the negative outcomes of disobedience.

Learning Point: Effects of disobedience

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 obey?
2. Mention one person from the Bible who obeyed God.
3. State two rewards we get for obeying God’s commandments.
4. Recite the memory verse.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Rewards of obedience described

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 on the meaning of obedience and the rewards for obeying God’s commandments into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Board summary recorded

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that God loves them and wants them to be happy. Obeying God and His commandments is the best way to receive His blessings and live a good life. The teacher encourages them to always obey God, their parents, and their teachers.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their commitment to obedience.

Learning Point: Importance of obedience reinforced

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. What is one good thing God gives us when we obey Him?
2. Draw a picture of yourself doing something good because you obeyed.
3. Ask your parents to tell you one reward they received for obeying God.

Lesson Keywords

• Obedience – Doing what you are told or following rules.
• Commandments – Rules or laws given by God.
• Rewards – Good things or blessings received for doing something good.
• Blessings – Favours or gifts from God.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simplified pictures and repeat key phrases. Focus on identifying just one or two rewards. Guide them in reciting the memory verse line by line.

For faster learners: Encourage them to name more rewards or give other examples of obedience from the Bible or their own lives. Ask them to explain why obedience is important.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For a visual explanation of obedience and its rewards, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 CRS obedience rewards for kids

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have your Holy Bible, pictures of Bible examples of obedience (Noah, Abraham), a chart of the Ten Commandments, and pictures depicting blessings or happiness. Begin by engaging pupils with a simple story about obedience. Clearly explain the meaning of obedience and connect it to God’s commandments. Use the Bible reading and memory verse to reinforce the concept. When discussing rewards, use relatable examples and visuals to make the concept concrete for Primary 1 pupils. Emphasize the positive outcomes of obedience and briefly mention the consequences of disobedience to encourage good behaviour. Allow pupils to share their thoughts and experiences. During Step 8, guide pupils to copy the Board Summary notes neatly into their books. Ensure all pupils participate in the evaluation to check their understanding of the rewards of obedience.