God’s Love Saves Man – Basic 5 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain God’s love.
2. Mention various ways God shows us His love.
3. Explain how God’s love saves.

Keywords

• Love
• Salvation
• Sacrifice
• Grace

Set Induction

Begin by asking the pupils to share how they feel when someone shows them love, such as a parent, friend, or teacher. Discuss the importance of love in their lives.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have an understanding of love from their relationships with family and friends.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)
• Pictures depicting acts of love (e.g., helping others, sharing)
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how love is important in their daily lives and how they experience love from those around them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Communication
• Reflection

Learning Materials

• Visual aids showing examples of God’s love (e.g., the cross, helping hands)

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)

Instructional Materials

• Bible (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)
• Illustrations depicting God’s love and salvation

Content

1. Explaining God’s Love:

• God’s love is unconditional and everlasting.
• It is a love that is given freely, without expecting anything in return.
• Example: God sent His only Son, Jesus, to save us (John 3:16).

2. Ways God Shows Us His Love:

• Provision: God provides for our needs (e.g., food, shelter, family).
• Protection: God keeps us safe from harm.
• Forgiveness: God forgives our sins when we repent.
• Guidance: God guides us through His word and the Holy Spirit.
• Salvation: God saves us from sin through Jesus Christ.

3. How God’s Love Saves:

• God’s love saves us from sin and eternal separation from Him.
• Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, we are offered salvation.
• God’s love gives us hope and a future with Him in heaven.

Questions

1. God’s love is ______ and everlasting. a) Temporary b) Unconditional c) Limited d) Weak 
2. God sent His only Son, ______ to save us. a) Moses b) David c) Jesus d) Peter 
3. God shows His love by ______ our sins when we repent. a) Ignoring b) Punishing c) Forgiving d) Forgetting 
4. God’s love provides us with ______ a) Money b) Food and shelter c) Toys d) Everything we want 
5. Salvation means being saved from ______ a) Happiness b) Sin c) Wealth d) Goodness