God the Giver of Good Things – Basic 1 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

God is the giver of good things. Everything we enjoy comes from Him, including nature, our parents, our health, our home, food, water and education. God shows His goodness in Bible stories such as manna in the desert, water from a rock and Jesus feeding 5,000 people. We thank Him by praying, worshipping, obeying and helping others.

Behavioural objectives

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

• name good things God gives us in nature, in our lives and every day
• state good things God has done for their family
• retell the Bible stories of manna, water from a rock and Jesus feeding 5,000 people
• list ways to show thanks to God
• say the prayer of thanksgiving and sing the song

What is the evidence of God’s goodness?

We can see God’s goodness everywhere!

In nature

• Beautiful flowers
• Colourful butterflies
• Singing birds
• Fresh air
• Sunshine
• Rain

In our lives

• Our parents
• Our health
• Our school
• Our friends
• Our home
• Our country

In everyday blessings

• Food on our table
• Clothes to wear
• Clean water
• Toys to play with
• Books to read

What good things has God done for us?

Good things God has done for our family

1. He gave us life
   • We are alive and healthy
   • We can breathe
   • We can move
2. He gave us parents
   • Mummy loves us
   • Daddy takes care of us
   • They work hard for us
3. He gave us a home
   • A place to live
   • A place to sleep
   • Protection from weather
4. He provides food
   • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
   • We never starve
   • Delicious meals
5. He gives us education
   • We can go to school
   • We can learn to read and write
   • We have teachers
6. He protects our family
   • Keeps us safe from accidents
   • Watches over us
   • No harm comes to us
7. He answers our prayers
   • When we pray, God listens
   • He answers our needs
   • He helps us

Good things God has done in your own life

Think about your own life:

• Were you ever sick and got better? God healed you!
• Do you have toys? God provided them!
• Can you play? God gave you strength!
• Do you have friends? God blessed you!

Which Bible stories show God’s goodness?

1. God fed the Israelites in the desert
   • They had no food
   • God sent manna (bread) from heaven
   • Every morning it was there
   • God provided!
2. God gave water from a rock
   • The people were thirsty
   • Moses struck a rock
   • Water came out!
   • God is good!
3. Jesus fed 5,000 people
   • Many people were hungry
   • A boy had 5 loaves and 2 fish
   • Jesus multiplied the food
   • Everyone ate and was full!

How can we appreciate God?

1. Say thank you
   • Thank God every day
   • Thank God before meals
   • Thank God before sleeping
2. Pray to God
   • Talk to God
   • Tell Him your needs
   • Listen to Him
3. Worship God
   • Sing songs to God
   • Go to church
   • Praise His name
4. Obey God
   • Follow God’s commandments
   • Do what is right
   • Don’t sin
5. Help others
   • Because God has been good to us
   • We should be good to others
   • Share God’s blessings
6. Tell others about God
   • Tell your friends about God’s goodness
   • Share your testimony
   • Spread the good news
7. Take care of what God gave us
   • Don’t waste food
   • Take care of your things
   • Be responsible

Prayer and song of thanksgiving

Prayer of thanksgiving

“Dear God, thank you for all the good things you have done for me and my family. Thank you for food, water, home, parents, school and friends. I love you, God. Amen.”

Song

Count your blessings, name them one by one
Count your blessings, see what God has done
Count your blessings, name them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done!

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. God provides _____ for us every day.
   • a) problems
   • b) food and water
   • c) sadness
2. We should _____ God for His goodness.
   • a) ignore
   • b) thank
   • c) forget
3. God sent _____ from heaven to feed the Israelites.
   • a) manna
   • b) stones
   • c) water
4. Jesus fed _____ people with 5 loaves and 2 fish.
   • a) 10
   • b) 100
   • c) 5,000
5. We can show appreciation to God by _____.
   • a) disobeying
   • b) praying and worshipping
   • c) complaining

Assignment

1. Write 5 good things God has done for you.
2. Thank God for 3 things every day this week.
3. Draw your family and write “God gave me my family.”
4. Share a blessing with someone.