Saving acts of Jesus for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Jesus Our Saviour, Brother and Friend
Focal competence: Recognising and accepting Jesus as their saviour
Key competencies/values: Communication; Information Literacy
Skills:

• Explaining the saving acts of Jesus

Previous Lesson: Jesus as Emmanuel and Saviour
Topic: Jesus Our Saviour: Saving Acts
Subject Matter: Saving acts of Jesus

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify saving acts of Jesus.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate Jesus’ love and power shown through His saving acts.
• Express willingness to accept Jesus as their Saviour.

Psychomotor Domain

• Recite the memory verse related to Jesus’ saving love.
• Participate in singing songs about Jesus’ saving acts.

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, 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
• Charts on the saving acts of Jesus
• Picture of the empty tomb of Jesus
• 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 pupils to the core concept of Jesus as a Saviour, helping them understand His divine power and immense love. By learning about His saving acts, pupils can develop a personal connection with Jesus and begin to recognize Him as their helper and protector.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of Jesus as the Son of God and have heard simple Bible stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Jesus Our Saviour: Saving Acts

What are Saving Acts of Jesus?

Saving acts of Jesus are the wonderful things Jesus did to help people. He showed His power and love by healing the sick, protecting from danger, and forgiving sins. These acts show that Jesus cares for us and wants to save us.

Examples of Jesus’ Saving Acts

1. Jesus Healed the Blind Man: Jesus touched a blind man, and he could see again. This shows that Jesus has power to heal and cares for those who cannot see. (Mark 8:22-26)
2. Jesus Calmed the Storm: When Jesus and His disciples were in a boat, a big storm came. Jesus spoke to the storm, and it became calm. This shows that Jesus has power over nature and can protect us from danger. (Mark 4:35-41)
3. Jesus Forgave Sins: Jesus forgave a man who could not walk. He told the man his sins were forgiven, and then told him to get up and walk. This shows that Jesus has power to forgive sins and make us whole. (Mark 2:1-12)

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

Mark 8:22-26 (Jesus heals a blind man at Bethsaida)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Storytelling, Question and Answer, Explanation, Demonstration, Singing, Picture Viewing

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging pupils, Activating prior knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and asks if they remember some good things Jesus did. The teacher then introduces the topic: “Jesus Our Saviour: Saving Acts.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and questions, recalling previous knowledge.

Learning Point: Introduction to saving acts

Step 2: Explaining Saving Acts

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation, Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what “saving acts” mean in simple terms, using examples like helping people who are sick or in danger. The teacher uses charts or pictures to illustrate.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the pictures.

Learning Point: Meaning of saving acts

Step 3: Jesus Heals the Blind Man

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling, Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells the story of Jesus healing the blind man (Mark 8:22-26), showing a picture. The teacher asks pupils what Jesus did in the story.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and identify that Jesus healed the blind man.

Learning Point: Healing the blind man

Step 4: Jesus Calms the Storm

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling, Visualisation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells the story of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41), asking pupils how Jesus saved His disciples from danger. The teacher emphasizes Jesus’ power over nature.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story and explain how Jesus saved them from the storm.

Learning Point: Calming the storm

Step 5: Jesus Forgives Sins

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation, Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells the story of Jesus forgiving the paralytic man (Mark 2:1-12), explaining that Jesus can also forgive our sins. The teacher asks pupils what this act shows about Jesus.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and state that Jesus can forgive sins.

Learning Point: Forgiving sins

Step 6: Memory Verse and Bible Reading

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recitation, Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the memory verse (John 3:16) and leads pupils in reciting it. The teacher also reads the selected Bible passage (Mark 8:22-26) to the class.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils recite the memory verse after the teacher and listen to the Bible reading.

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 are some saving acts Jesus did?
2. How did Jesus help the blind man?
3. What did Jesus do when there was a big storm?
4. What does Jesus’ power to forgive sins show us?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Identification of saving acts

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 Jesus’ saving acts into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher concludes the lesson by reminding pupils that Jesus is our loving Saviour who can heal, protect, and forgive us. The teacher encourages them to always trust in Jesus.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Jesus as Saviour

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework
Instruction: Draw one of Jesus’ saving acts and write one sentence about what Jesus did.

1. Draw Jesus healing a sick person.
2. Draw Jesus calming the storm.
3. Draw Jesus helping someone who was sad.

Lesson Keywords

• Saviour – Someone who saves or helps us from danger or trouble.
• Acts – Things that someone does.
• Healed – Made well from sickness.
• Forgave – Pardoned someone for doing wrong.
• Protected – Kept safe from harm.

Differentiation

For slower learners, the teacher can focus on just one or two saving acts with more repetition and visual aids. Faster learners can be encouraged to identify more saving acts from other Bible stories or draw multiple acts.

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Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather all necessary instructional materials, especially the Holy Bible, relevant charts, and pictures of Jesus’ saving acts. Ensure you have selected age-appropriate Bible stories that clearly illustrate healing, protection, and forgiveness. During the lesson, use engaging storytelling and allow pupils to actively participate by identifying the saving acts in each story. Encourage questions and discussions to deepen their understanding. When pupils are copying notes from the Board Summary in Step 8, ensure they do so neatly and correctly. Pay attention to individual pupils’ comprehension during the evaluation and provide extra support or enrichment as needed. Emphasize that Jesus’ saving acts demonstrate His love and power for them personally.