God Creates And Wants Us To Be Creative Basic 5 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain what God means when He says He wants us to be creative.
2. List things made by man.
3. Explain the significance of creation as a sign of God’s love for man.

Keywords

• Creative
• Creation
• Love
• Significance

Set Induction

Begin by showing the pupils different objects made by people, such as toys, tools, and buildings. Ask them who made these items and discuss the importance of creativity.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with common man-made objects and understand that people create things.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Genesis 1:26-31)
• Examples of man-made items (e.g., a toy, a book, a tool)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how God created the world and how humans, being made in His image, also have the ability to create.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Observation
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Pictures of man-made objects and natural creations

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Genesis 1:26-31)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Genesis 1:26-31)
• Visual aids showing various creations

Content

1. God’s Call for Us to Be Creative:

• God created us in His image, which includes the ability to be creative.
• To be creative means to use our minds and hands to make new things or improve existing ones.

2. Examples of Man-Made Creations:

• Buildings (e.g., houses, schools)
• Tools (e.g., hammers, computers)
• Art (e.g., paintings, sculptures)
• Technology (e.g., phones, cars)

3. Significance of Creation as a Sign of God’s Love:

• Creation shows God’s care and provision for us.
• By creating us in His image, God shares His love and creativity with us.
• Our creativity is a way to reflect God’s love and glory.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. God wants us to be ______ a) Angry b) Creative c) Lazy d) Selfish 
2. Being creative means using our ______ to make new things. a) Money b) Minds c) Friends d) Pets 
3. A ______ is an example of something created by man. a) Tree b) Fish c) House d) River 
4. Creation is a sign of God’s ______ for man. a) Anger b) Love c) Jealousy d) Sadness 
5. God created man in His own ______. a) Time b) House c) Image d) Garden 

FAQs with Answers

1. What does God mean when He says He wants us to be creative?

God wants us to use the abilities He gave us to make new things and improve our world, just as He created everything around us.

2. What are some examples of things made by humans?

Examples include buildings, tools, art, technology, books, and many other useful items.

3. How is creativity a sign of God’s love?

By giving us the ability to create, God shows His love by allowing us to participate in the joy of making something new and useful.

4. Why did God create humans in His own image?

God created humans in His image so we could have a special relationship with Him and share in His creative abilities.

5. How can we use our creativity to glorify God?

We can use our creativity to help others, make beautiful things, solve problems, and show God’s love through our creations.