God’s Goodness – Basic 1 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Goodness means being nice and kind, doing the right thing, helping others and loving people. The Bible says God is good to all. God shows His goodness by creating us, giving us food, water, clothes, a home, family, protection, forgiveness, health and love. Because God is good to us, we should be good to others.

Behavioural objectives

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

• say what goodness means;
• recite Psalm 145:9;
• name things God gives us because He is good;
• tell how God was good to Noah, baby Moses and David;
• list ways to be good to other people.

What is goodness?

• Goodness means being nice and kind.
• Goodness means doing the right thing.
• Goodness means helping others.
• Goodness means loving people.

Is God good?

The Bible says: “The Lord is good to all” (Psalm 145:9).

Why is God good to us?

1. He created us
   • God made us with love.
   • He gave us life.
   • We can see, hear, walk and talk.
2. He gives us food
   • God provides food for us to eat.
   • Fruits, vegetables, rice, bread.
   • We never go hungry.
3. He gives us water
   • Clean water to drink.
   • Water to bathe.
   • Water for cooking.
4. He gives us clothes
   • Nice clothes to wear.
   • Shoes for our feet.
   • Clothes keep us warm and covered.
5. He gives us shelter (home)
   • A house to live in.
   • Protection from rain and sun.
   • A place to sleep.
6. He gives us family
   • Parents who love us.
   • Brothers and sisters.
   • Grandparents and relatives.
   • We are not alone.
7. He protects us
   • He keeps us safe from danger.
   • He watches over us day and night.
   • He protects us from harm.
8. He forgives our sins
   • When we do wrong, God forgives us.
   • If we say sorry, He accepts us.
   • God’s love never ends.
9. He gives us health
   • He keeps us strong.
   • He helps us grow.
   • He heals us when we are sick.
10. He loves us
    • God loves everyone.
    • His love is unconditional.
    • He will never stop loving us.

What are examples of God’s goodness in the Bible?

Noah and the ark

• God saved Noah and his family from the flood.
• God was good to them.

Baby Moses

• God protected baby Moses in the basket.
• God saved him.

David and Goliath

• God helped young David defeat the giant.
• God was with him.

How can we be good to others?

Because God is good to us, we should be good to others.

1. Share your things
   • Share your toys.
   • Share your food.
   • Share your books.
2. Help others
   • Help your parents at home.
   • Help your friends at school.
   • Help someone who falls down.
3. Be kind
   • Speak kind words.
   • Smile at people.
   • Don’t be mean.
4. Say “Please” and “Thank you”
   • Be polite.
   • Show respect.
   • Be grateful.
5. Don’t fight
   • Don’t hit others.
   • Don’t quarrel.
   • Live in peace.
6. Tell the truth
   • Don’t lie.
   • Be honest.
   • Speak the truth always.
7. Obey your parents
   • Listen to mummy and daddy.
   • Do what they say.
   • Respect them.
8. Pray for others
   • Pray for your family.
   • Pray for your friends.
   • Pray for sick people.
9. Give to those in need
   • Give food to the hungry.
   • Give clothes to the poor.
   • Be generous.
10. Love everyone
    • Love your family.
    • Love your friends.
    • Even love your enemies.

Prayer

“Dear God, thank you for being good to us. Help us to be good to others too. Amen.”

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. Goodness means being _____.
   • a) mean
   • b) nice and kind
   • c) rude
2. God gives us _____ to eat.
   • a) stones
   • b) food
   • c) sand
3. We should _____ our things with others.
   • a) hide
   • b) share
   • c) destroy
4. The Bible says “The Lord is _____ to all.”
   • a) mean
   • b) good
   • c) bad
5. We should _____ the truth.
   • a) lie
   • b) tell
   • c) hide

Assignment

1. Do one good thing for someone this week.
2. Share something with a friend.
3. Say “Thank you God for being good to me” every day.
4. Draw yourself helping someone.