The Rewards of Walking in the Holy Spirit – Basic 5 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Explain the concept of reward in simple terms.
2. Discuss the rewards of walking in the Holy Spirit.
3. Describe real-life and biblical instances where there are rewards for walking in the Holy Spirit.

Instructional Materials:

• Bible (Galatians 5:16–26, Acts 2:38)
• Flashcards with key words
• Reward chart/poster
• Picture of fruits of the Spirit
• Whiteboard and marker

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have previously learned about the Holy Spirit in Primary 4 and can recall some of its fruits (e.g., love, joy, peace).

Set Induction (Introduction):

The teacher tells a short story:

“Tolu always obeyed the Holy Spirit’s voice by being kind and honest. One day, she found a lost wallet and returned it. Later, someone rewarded her honesty with a scholarship. Just like Tolu, God rewards His children when they follow the Holy Spirit.”

Lesson Development:

Step 1: Explanation of Reward

What is a Reward?

• A reward is something good that you receive for doing what is right or pleasing to God.
• Examples: gifts, blessings, praise, success, answered prayers.

Teacher-Pupil Activity: Teacher asks, “Have you ever been rewarded for doing something good?”

Step 2: What It Means to Walk in the Holy Spirit

Walking in the Holy Spirit means:

• Living your life in obedience to God’s guidance.
• It involves showing love, kindness, patience, and self-control.

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16–26

Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Step 3: Rewards of Walking in the Holy Spirit

Spiritual Rewards:

• Inner peace and joy
• God’s protection and favour
• Blessings and spiritual growth
• Positive relationships
• Eternal life

Step 4: Biblical and Life Examples

Biblical Examples:

1. Joseph: Obeyed God, and became a ruler in Egypt (Genesis 41:39–44).
2. Paul: Walked in the Spirit, preached the gospel, and was blessed with spiritual gifts.

Modern example: A child who obeys God and is rewarded with success in school and good friendships.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Leads discussion on the topic
• Uses visual aids to explain the rewards
• Guides pupils through short memory verses

Pupils’ Activities:

• Participate in storytelling
• Recite the fruits of the Spirit
• Mention examples of rewards they’ve experienced for doing good

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is a reward? Answer: Something good you receive for doing what is right or pleasing to God. 
2. Mention five fruits of the Holy Spirit. Answer: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. 
3. What happens when we walk in the Holy Spirit? Answer: We receive God’s blessings, protection, peace, joy, and spiritual growth. 
4. Name one Bible character who was rewarded for obeying God. Answer: Joseph, Paul, Daniel, David, etc. 
5. State two rewards of walking in the Holy Spirit. Answer: Inner peace and joy, God’s protection and favour, blessings and spiritual growth, positive relationships, eternal life. 

Conclusion:

The teacher summarizes the lesson by reminding pupils that walking in the Holy Spirit brings both spiritual and physical rewards. Pupils should choose to obey God’s voice daily.

Assignment:

1. Write down three ways you can walk in the Holy Spirit this week.
2. Share one example of how God has rewarded you for doing good.
3. Memorize Galatians 5:22-23 (Fruits of the Spirit).