Jesus the Man of Prayer – Basic 2 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

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

1. Identify Jesus as a man of prayer
2. State the reasons why Jesus prayed
3. Mention instances in their lives when they ought to pray

Introduction

Hello children! Today we will learn about Jesus and how He loved to pray. Just like we talk to our parents when we need something or want to say thank you, Jesus talked to His Father in Heaven through prayer.

Lesson Content

Who was Jesus?

• Jesus is the Son of God
• He lived on earth like us
• He was a man who prayed to God the Father

Jesus as a Man of Prayer

• Jesus prayed every day
• He prayed in the morning and at night
• He prayed when He was happy and when He was sad
• He prayed before making important decisions

Why Did Jesus Pray?

1. To talk to His Father in Heaven
2. To ask for help and strength
3. To say thank you to God
4. To pray for other people
5. To show us how to pray

When Should We Pray?

• When we wake up in the morning
• Before we eat our food
• When we are scared or worried
• When we are happy and want to thank God
• Before we go to sleep at night
• When we need help with something

Bible Verse

“Jesus often went away to quiet places to pray.” – Luke 5:16 (Easy Version)

Activity

Let the children share times when they pray or should pray.

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Jesus prayed to His _______ in Heaven. a) Mother b) Father c) Brother d) Friend
2. When should we pray? a) Only on Sundays b) Only when we are sad c) Every day d) Only at night
3. Jesus prayed because He wanted to: a) Show off b) Talk to God c) Make noise d) Sleep
4. We should pray when we are: a) Happy only b) Sad only c) Both happy and sad d) Never

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(b), 4(c)

Why Prayer is Important for Christians

• Prayer helps us talk to God
• Prayer makes us feel closer to God
• Prayer helps us when we are worried
• Prayer helps us remember to thank God
• Prayer helps us ask God for what we need

Why Prayer Was Important to Jesus

• It helped Jesus stay close to His Father
• It gave Jesus strength to do good things
• It helped Jesus make good choices
• It helped Jesus help other people

Bible Stories About Jesus Praying

1. Jesus Prayed Before Choosing His Disciples (Luke 6:12-13)
   1. Jesus prayed all night before choosing His 12 helpers
   2. This shows us to pray before making big decisions
2. Jesus Prayed When He Fed 5,000 People (Matthew 14:19)
   1. Jesus prayed and thanked God before sharing the food
   2. This shows us to thank God for our food
3. Jesus Prayed in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-39)
   1. Jesus prayed when He was worried and scared
   2. This shows us to pray when we feel scared

Memory Verse

“Jesus went up on a mountain to pray.” – Mark 6:46

Activity

Act out the stories of Jesus praying with simple actions.

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Prayer helps Christians feel: a) Angry b) Closer to God c) Sleepy d) Hungry
2. Jesus prayed all night before choosing His: a) Friends b) Food c) Disciples d) Clothes
3. When Jesus was scared, He: a) Ran away b) Cried loudly c) Prayed to God d) Hid
4. We should pray before making: a) Noise b) Big decisions c) Our bed d) Mistakes

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(c), 4(b)