Week One
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary Five
Week of the Second Term: 1st Week
Topic: God’s Mercy
Subtopic: God Shows Mercy to Us
Scripture: Psalms 103:8-12
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the concept of God’s mercy using Psalms 103:8-12.
- Identify real-life situations where they have experienced or can show mercy to others.
- Act out a biblical scenario that demonstrates God’s mercy, such as the parable of the prodigal son.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already have an understanding of forgiveness and kindness, as well as basic knowledge of Psalms from previous lessons.
Instructional Materials
- Holy Bible (preferably children’s edition or visual Bible)
- Visual aids (charts illustrating mercy, forgiveness, and kindness)
- Flashcards with key words (e.g., mercy, compassion, forgiveness)
Reference Materials
Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 5. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.
Ogunniyi, D., M.cOliver, O. J. E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 5. Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.
Content
God’s Mercy
What is Mercy?
Mercy is a special kind of kindness. It means being compassionate and forgiving to someone, especially when they might deserve punishment or when they have made a mistake. Think of it as choosing to help someone instead of being angry at them.
God’s Mercy in the Bible
The Bible teaches us a lot about God’s mercy. One great example is found in Psalms 103:8-12.
- Verse 8: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.”
This means God is always ready to forgive us and loves us no matter what! - Verse 9: “He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.”
God doesn’t stay angry at us for long. He understands that we make mistakes. - Verse 10: “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.”
This tells us that even when we mess up, God doesn’t punish us like we deserve. Instead, He shows us mercy. - Verse 11: “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him.”
God’s love and mercy are so vast that we can’t even measure them! - Verse 12: “As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”
This means that when we ask for forgiveness, God takes away our wrongdoings and forgets them, just like how far the east is from the west.
Why is God’s Mercy Important?
God’s mercy is important because it gives us hope. No matter how many mistakes we make, we can always come to God and ask for forgiveness. His mercy reminds us that we can start fresh and try again.
How Can We Show Mercy?
Just like God shows mercy to us, we can show mercy to others! Here are some ways we can do this:
- Forgive Friends: If a friend hurts your feelings, try to forgive them instead of staying angry.
- Help Others: If someone is struggling, offer to help them instead of ignoring their problem.
- Be Kind: When you see someone being treated unfairly, stand up for them and show kindness
- Listen: Sometimes people just need someone to listen to them. Be there for your friends when they want to talk about their problems.
Step 1: Introduction
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
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