The call of the disciples
Learners read in turns Mark 1:16- 20 and narrate the call of the first disciples by Jesus Christ
A disciple is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ
Jesus called two brothers who were fishermen to follow him
The first two disciples of Jesus Christ were Simon and his brother Andrew
The other two disciples who were later called were James and John
James and John were sons of Zebedee
Jesus called the fishermen and told them to leave their work and follow him
He promised to teach them how to make people his disciples
The disciples left their boats without hesitating and follow Jesus
The temptation of Jesus Christ
Learners in groups to use digital devices to watch the call of the first disciples through the YouTube link below https://youtu.be/la9FXuEDGr4 and discuss in class
Learners in group compose and narrate the song of calling of the first disciple of Jesus
God calls all of us to serve him through different ways
We can serve God at homes, school, and church and in the community
Serving God help us grow spiritually and become more responsible
Grade 6 CRE Notes-The temptation OF Jesus Christ
A temptation is a situation in which one experiences a challenge to choose between fidelity and infidelity to one’s obligations toward God.
In groups learners read in turns Luke 4.1-13 and discuss the temptations of Jesus Christ
Jesus was attempted by the devil three times.
Jesus did allow hunger to lead him into sins
He refused to give in to the devil temptation to get wealth for selfish reason
Jesus relied on the word of God even during his time of temptation
Jesus prayed to God to help him
Examples of temptations of Jesus Christ includes
If you are the son of God, order this stone to turn into bread and eat it, Jesus answered by saying man shall not live with bread alone but by the word of God
“I will give you all this power and wealth if you worship me” Jesus answered the scripture says worship the Lord your God and serve him only!
If you are Gods son. Throw yourself down from here. For the scripture say God will order his disciples to take good care of you. It also says. They will hold you up with their hands so that not even your feet will be hurt on the stones
Jesus answered by saying “do not put the load your God at test
Free Grade 6 CRE Notes-The Life OF Jesus Christ
Miracle of Jesus Christ
Jesus started his ministry after baptism
He did various miracles like
- Healing the sick
- Changing water into wine in Galilea
- Healing the bleeding woman
Learners in group read Luke 8:43-48 and narrate the miracle of of healing of the bleeding woman in class
The woman had being experiencing the blood issue for twelve years,
All this much time he spent in a physicians, neither could be healed of any
When Jesus was on a walk he came and touched the border of the Jesus garment and immediately hear issue if blood stanched
Learners in group use digital devices to watch videos on healing of bleeding woman by Jesus through the YouTube link below https://youtu.be/zwwITGLlcyM
We learn from the healing of the woman with blood issue to have faith and remain persistence in prayer
Prayer is the solution of every life challenges Christians faces
Homework
With the guardians of the parent discuss the miracle of healing of the woman with blood issue and present your findings to class
Healing of the roman servant
The roman officer believed that Jesus had the power to heal his servant
Learners in group in turns read the book of Mathew 8:5-13 and discuss the healing of the Roman servant in class
Jesus Christ entered into Capernaum when a centurion beseech him
He told Jesus of his servant who was sick at home
Jesus told him he will go to heal him
He had qualities like
- Humility
- Love
- Kindness
Lessons learnt form the healing of the Roman officer’s servant
- We should have faith in God
- We should put God in every activity we do
- We should be persistence in prayer
Christian should have faith in God and always ask him to heal the sick.
We should take care of the sick in the society
God has power to heal every disease
We should always seek help when we are sick
The church and the government are training medical personnel and building many medical facilities such as dispensaries and Hospitals
They also provide them with various medical facilities and necessary equipment
When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead it shows that he had power over depth
Jesus has power over death
Christian should always have faith in God as Martha and Mary believed that
Jesus would raise their brother Lazarus from the dead
It is important to support on another in time of grief, pain and sickness
Practical activities
Learners to design poster with massages show the importance of taking care of girls with menstrual problem
Grade 6 CRE Notes-The Miracle of Raising Lazarus From the Dead
Learners in group in turns read the story of Jesus raisaing Lazarus from the dead from the book of John 11:1-44 Lazarus was a friend of Jesus
He was a brother to Mary and Martha
Jesus was ministering when a messenger appeared to him
He requested him to come immediately to a nearby town where Lazarus was living (Bethany)
Bethany was two miles from the city of Jerusalem
Jesus had previously visited the siblings and had enjoyed the family’s hospitality
Jesus laid his departure two days which make disciples afraid
Jesus reached Bethany and found Lazarus had been buried four days ago
He has where he was buried
Jesus wept and after that he asked the stone of the grace to be removed
Lesson learn from the miracle of the raising of Lazarus by Jesus The raising of Lazarus teaches us another lesson though. When God seems to be doing nothing, He may be doing more than you could ever imagine. Jesus had declared that Lazarus’ sickness was for the glory of God. Jesus knew God would be totally glorified in the situation at hand We learn that Jesus is never too late to our troubles
Jesus came to have a relationship with everyone not only Jews Jesus is a teacher
Learners use digital device to watch the story of raising Lazarus from the dead by Jesus through the YouTube link below https://youtu.be/sfvzTm1mOCQ and discuss in class
The Kingdom of God
A parable is a moral story that teaches moral or spiritual lessons
Jesus uses the parable of the hidden treasure to teach people about the value of the kingdom of God.
Grade 6 CRE Notes-The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
Learners in small groups read the story of the parable of the hidden treasure from the book of Mathew 13:44-46
We should be live responsibly as Christian for God’s kingdom
The kingdom of God will be prepared for those who are willing to make the right choice of life
We should value the kingdom of the God
God’s Kingdom is a hidden treasure. When we seek and follow Him
He reveals Himself to us and the wonder of eternal life exceeds any earthly value and is worth everything we have.
Eternal life requires believers to give up our own wishes and desires, but the benefits outweigh anything we can imagine.
Grade 6 CRE Notes-ATTITUDE TOWARDS WEALTH
Wealth- is a plentiful supply of particular desirable things
Learners in groups in turns Read the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from the book of Luke 16:19-31 and narrate the story in class
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus
There was a poor man and a beggar called Lazarus
Lazarus used laid in the gate of a rich man waiting for food refused from the rich man table
He had wounds all over his body and dogs came to lick Lazarus sore
The rich man didn’t bother giving Lazarus food regardless of his wealth status
The time came when Lazarus died and the angel carried him to Abraham’s side
The rich man also later died and was buried
In hades, when he was in a torment he looked up and down and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus in his side
He pity Abram to send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and bring him to cool his tongue because he was in agony in the fire
Abraham replied to him to remember when his lifetime was full of good times when Lazarus received bad things
Lazarus was comfortable where he was when rich man was on fire.
When Lazarus was poor and sick the rich man did nothing to help Lazarus a poor beggar
Lessons learnt from the parable of Lazarus and the rich man
- We should serve goo regardless of our financial status
- We should help the needy or any person who seek for help from us
- The kingdom of the Lord is for everyone
- We should not ignore our relationship with God because of wealth
Exercise
- Write an easy how Christians should use their wealth
- Discuss why Christians should help the needy
- With the help of parents or guardian narrate the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and present in class
Give three lessons learnt from the parable of the Rich and Lazarus
