Ways God speaks to people and the purpose of God speaking to us for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: God’s plan for us
Focal competence: Recognising ways God speaks to people
Key competencies/values: Communication; Information Literacy
Skills:

• mention some ways through which God speaks to us
• identify the purpose of God speaking to us

Previous Lesson:
Topic: God Speaks To Us
Subject Matter: Ways God speaks to people and the purpose of God speaking to us

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• mention some ways through which God speaks to us;
• identify the purpose of God speaking to us.

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 4
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Holy Bible
• Pictures depicting Bible stories where God spoke to people (e.g., Moses at the burning bush, Samuel hearing God’s voice)
• Chart showing different ways God speaks

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it helps pupils understand that God is actively involved in their lives and communicates with them. Recognizing how God speaks enables them to listen for His guidance, understand His will, and build a stronger relationship with Him. It also reinforces the relevance of the Bible as God’s word.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have a basic understanding of who God is and some simple Bible stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

God Speaks To Us

Ways God Speaks to People

God speaks to people in different ways to communicate His will, guidance, and love. Some common ways include:

1. Direct Communication: God sometimes speaks directly to individuals, much like one person speaks to another.
   • Example: God spoke to Moses face to face (Exodus 33:11, Numbers 12:8).
2. Dreams and Visions: God can communicate messages through dreams while people are asleep or through visions when they are awake.
   • Example: God spoke to prophets through dreams and visions (Numbers 12:6).
3. Through His Word (The Bible): The Bible is God’s written word, which teaches us about Him, His plans, and how we should live.
   • Example: God spoke to Samuel through His word, calling him by name (1 Samuel 3:3-10).
4. Through Prophets and Preachers: God uses people chosen by Him to deliver His messages to others.
5. Through Creation: The beauty and order of the world around us tell us about God’s power and wisdom.
6. Through Conscience: God can speak to our hearts, giving us a sense of right and wrong.

Purpose of God Speaking to Us

God speaks to us for several important reasons:

1. To guide us and show us the right path to take in life.
2. To teach us His ways and help us understand His will.
3. To warn us of danger or wrong choices.
4. To comfort us during difficult times and give us hope.
5. To reveal His plans for our lives and for the world.
6. To encourage us to live a life that pleases Him.

Bible Reading

1. Exodus 33:11
2. Numbers 12:6-8
3. 1 Samuel 3:3-10

Memory Verse

John 10:27: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Explanation, Question and Answer, Bible Reading, Storytelling, Guided Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them how they communicate with their parents or friends. The teacher then asks if they think God also communicates with people.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and share ways they communicate with others. They give their opinions on whether God communicates.

Learning Point: Introduction to communication

Step 2: Ways God Speaks – Direct Communication

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that one way God speaks is directly to people. The teacher reads Exodus 33:11 and Numbers 12:8, explaining how God spoke to Moses “face to face.” The teacher guides pupils to identify this as direct communication.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively as the teacher reads the Bible passages and explains. They identify direct communication as a way God speaks.

Learning Point: Direct communication explained

Step 3: Ways God Speaks – Dreams and Visions

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that God also speaks through dreams and visions. The teacher reads Numbers 12:6, highlighting how God speaks to prophets in visions and dreams. The teacher asks pupils if they have ever heard of Bible characters who had dreams from God.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and recall Bible stories involving dreams (e.g., Joseph, Pharaoh). They identify dreams and visions as another way God speaks.

Learning Point: Dreams and visions

Step 4: Ways God Speaks – Through His Word

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Bible Reading

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that God speaks through His written word (the Bible) and sometimes through people like prophets. The teacher reads the story of Samuel from 1 Samuel 3:3-10, explaining how God called Samuel and spoke His word to him. The teacher emphasizes that the Bible is God’s word to us.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story of Samuel and understand that God speaks through His word and through chosen people.

Learning Point: God speaks through His word

Step 5: Purpose of God Speaking

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Listing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on *why* God speaks to us. The teacher guides pupils to brainstorm reasons like guidance, teaching, warning, comfort, and revealing His plans. The teacher lists these purposes on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute ideas on why God speaks and listen as the teacher lists the purposes.

Learning Point: Reasons for God speaking

Step 6: Activity and Memory Verse

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Recitation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to match the Bible examples (Moses, Samuel) to the ways God communicates (direct, through His word). The teacher then introduces the memory verse (John 10:27) and leads pupils in reciting it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in matching the examples and recite the memory verse after the teacher.

Learning Point: Matching and memory verse

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. Mention two ways God speaks to people.
2. According to Exodus 33:11, how did God speak to Moses?
3. State one reason why God speaks to us.
4. Recite our memory verse for today.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Ways and purpose recall

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 ways God speaks and the purpose of His communication into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that God is always speaking to them in various ways and encourages them to listen carefully to His voice, especially through the Bible. The teacher concludes the lesson by leading a short prayer.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s concluding remarks and participate in the prayer.

Learning Point: God’s continuous communication

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. Write down three ways God speaks to people that we discussed today.
2. Why is it important for us to listen when God speaks? Give two reasons.
3. Read 1 Kings 19:11-13 and describe how God spoke to Elijah.

Lesson Keywords

• Direct Communication – God speaking clearly to a person, like a conversation.
• Dreams – Messages from God received while sleeping.
• Visions – Messages from God received while awake, often like a mental picture or scene.
• God’s Word – The Bible, which contains God’s messages and instructions for humanity.
• Purpose – The reason or aim for doing something.

Differentiation

For struggling learners, the teacher will provide simplified explanations and focus on only two main ways God speaks (e.g., direct and through the Bible) and two purposes. Faster learners can be challenged to find additional Bible stories where God spoke in different ways or to explain how they can hear God’s voice in their daily lives.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search on YouTube for: “How God speaks to us for kids Primary 4 CRS”

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Begin by engaging pupils with questions about communication to link to God’s communication. Use the Holy Bible to read the specified passages clearly, allowing pupils to hear God’s word directly. Emphasize that the Bible is a primary way God speaks to us today. Guide pupils through the activities, ensuring they understand the different ways God communicates and the reasons behind it. Pay attention to pupils’ responses during discussions to correct any misconceptions. Ensure pupils copy the Board Summary notes accurately during the note-taking stage. Encourage pupils to apply the lesson by actively listening for God’s voice in their lives and through reading the Bible.