God Saves His People – Basic 5 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain the word “saves.”
2. Explain how God saves.
3. Discuss how God saves His people.

Keywords

• Save
• Salvation
• Deliverance
• Protection

Set Induction

Start the lesson by asking pupils if they have ever been in a difficult situation where someone helped them out. Use their experiences to introduce the concept of being saved.

Entry Behavior

Pupils might have a basic understanding of being rescued or helped but may not fully understand the concept of divine salvation.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)
• Illustrations showing examples of God saving His people
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss common situations where people need help or protection, and connect these experiences to the concept of God saving His people.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Reflection
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Visual aids depicting stories of salvation from the Bible

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (Psalm 18:2, John 3:16)
• Illustrations of Biblical stories where God saved His people (e.g., Noah’s Ark, Daniel in the Lion’s Den)

Content

1. Explaining the Word “Saves”:

• The word “saves” means to rescue, protect, or keep someone from harm.
• It involves delivering someone from danger or difficulty.

2. How God Saves:

• God saves us by protecting us from harm, guiding us through difficult times, and offering us salvation through Jesus Christ (John 3:16).
• God’s saving power is evident in many stories in the Bible, where He delivered His people from danger.

3. How God Saves His People:

• Throughout history, there are numerous examples of God saving His people.
• Examples include:
  1. Noah’s Ark: God saved Noah and his family from the flood by instructing him to build an ark (Genesis 6-9).
  2. Daniel in the Lion’s Den: God saved Daniel from being eaten by lions when he was thrown into the den for praying (Daniel 6).
  3. The Exodus: God saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt by parting the Red Sea and allowing them to escape (Exodus 14).

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The word “saves” means to ______ or protect someone from harm. a) Ignore b) Rescue c) Confuse d) Abandon 
2. God saves us by ______ us from harm and guiding us through difficult times. a) Punishing b) Ignoring c) Protecting d) Testing 
3. God’s saving power is shown in the story of ______ in the Lion’s Den. a) Joseph b) Daniel c) Moses d) David 
4. God saved Noah and his family from the ______ by instructing him to build an ark. a) Earthquake b) Famine c) Flood d) Fire 
5. The Bible verse John 3:16 teaches us that God gave His only Son so that we could be ______. a) Blessed b) Saved c) Tested d) Forgotten