3RD TERM SS1 CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE SCHEME OF WORK AND NOTE

THIRD TERM E-LEARNING NOTE

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE CLASS: SS 1

SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK TOPIC

1. Revision /Effective Prayer
2. James Teaching on Prayer James 1;2-28,15;13-18
3. Christian Living in the Community

   Christian living among non-Christians Ipeter5;1-11

4. Social Vices and Witnessing to Christ
5. Skill Acquisition and Empowerment
6. Dignity of Labour
7. Christian Attitude to Work
8. Impartiality
9. The Resurrection and Second Coming of Jesus Christ
10. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
11. HIV/AIDS
12. Revision
13. Examination

REFERENCES

1. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1-3 by Martins I Amaechi
2. Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1-3 by Edmond Ugochukwu
3. RSV Bible (compulsory)
4. WAEC Pack

WEEK ONE

TOPIC: REVISION/ EFFECTIVE PRAYER

CONTENT

• Meaning of prayers
• Types of prayer

MEANING OF PRAYER

Prayer is a personal and intimate communion with God so intimate that it requires mental concentration and rapt attention. Prayer as communion with God involves that we put all our will on God. Jesus enjoins that all prayers be said in his name. James teaches as follows:

”Count it all joy,my brethren, when you meet various trials for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effects, that you may be perfect, and complete lacking nothing. If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith without doubt: for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from God.A double –minded man is unstable in all his ways.” James 1;2-8

EVALUATION

1. Define prayer
2. Explain James teaching on Prayer

TYPES OF PRAYERS

James mentions situations that call for prayer, as well as types of prayer:

” Is anyone among you suffering let him pray, is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. Elijah was a man of like nature like ourselves and he prayed fervently, that it might not and rain and for three years and six months, it did not rain on the earth, then he prayed again and the heaven gave rain and the earth brought forth its fruit.” James 5;13-18

In the above passage, all the types of prayer are mentioned, the prayer of adoration is mentioned, Is anyone cheerful let him sing praise ”(James5;13) prayer of petition and intercession are also mentioned .Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, let them pray over him …”(James 5;14), again the prayer of confession is mentioned as well:” Therefore confess your sins to one another ” (James 5;16)

Other types of prayer not mentioned in the above passage are:

1. Prayer of dedication – this refers to promise to remain truly God’s own.
2. Prayer of thanksgiving – thanking God for his goodness, favour and grace.
3. Prayer of confession of sins with determination to forsake them.

EVALUATION

1. List four types of prayer
2. Explain two out of the one listed

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Define prayer?
2. List the types of prayer you know.
3. Explain James’s teaching on prayer.
4. When and how should Christians pray?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1-3 by Martins I Amaechi pages 276-278

RSV Bible read James 1;2-8

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1.According to James a man who doubts while praying is like (a) a ship in the sea tossed up and

down by waves (b) a dry leaf blown about by waves (c) a wave of the sea driven about by wind. (d) an eagle

2. In James 5;16-17,Elijah is mentioned in connection with the prayer of the — (a) humble (b) righteous (c) holy (d) faithfulness

3. James advices anyone sick in the church to (a) call the elders for prayer (b) pray without ceasing (c) fast with all his might (d) meet the pastor

4.What could be the greatest hindrance to prayer (a) sin (b) lack of fasting (c) doubt (d) Ignorance

5. Who among these is mentioned in connection with effectiveness of prayer in James chapter 5

Peter (b) Paul (c) Elijah (d) Elisha

THEORY

1. What is the role of church elders in prayer?

2. Outline the role of faithin prayer?

WEEK TWO

TOPIC: EFFECTIVE PRAYERS

CONTENT

1. What is effective prayer?
2. Conditions for effective prayers

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE PRAYER?

Effective prayer is that prayer that is result oriented, the person praying must pray without doubting the reality of God, his willingness as well as his ability to answer prayer. James compares such a doubting Thomas to a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Faith is therefore a necessary condition for effective prayers. A doubtful mind will not receive anything from God.

EVALUATION

1. Define effective prayer

2. What situations to James could necessitate prayers?

CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER

Faith in God is very paramount for any prayer to be answered. This faith must be in God and not in prayer only. Another necessary condition is that prayer should spring from the right motive. James says some people pray and do not receive because they ask wrongly. One must therefore ask what he really needs not asking out of selfishness or simply to satisfy an ego or passion.

The other important condition is that we should confess our sins before praying. This is because sin hinders prayer. We should confess first to God and then to each other for our prayers to be effective. The prayer of a sinner is an abomination to God.

Effective prayer must not be an attempt to impress other people. That is why James emphasied praying in one’s closet. Prayer is not effective when we try to impress others because before we ask God knows our needs and we are the object of his goodwill.

Other things that can hinder prayers are:

1. Ingratitude to God for previous gifts

2. Not forgiving others – hearts fullof malice, hatred, Jealousy etc

3. Tautology in prayer (unnecessary repetition)

4. Not being persistent enough in prayer

EVALUATION

1. Outline the teaching of James in prayer

2. Mention any four factors that may hinder the effective of prayer

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. What is effective prayer?
2. State the conditions for effective prayer
3. State the hindrances to prayer and explain them

READING ASSIGNMENT

Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for SS1-3 by Martins I Amaechi pages 276-278

RSV Bible Read James 5;13-18

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. What is prayer? (a) communication between God and man (b) communion between God and man (c) all of the above (d) none of the above
2. — is an hindrance to prayer( a) sin (b) standing up to pray (c) wrong motive (d) Ignorance
3. The type of prayer where the petitioner makes request for others alone is known as — (a) prayerof petition (b) prayer of confession (c) intercessory prayer (d) dedication
4. Why should a Christian pray (a) to fulfil all righteousness (b) to receive victory (c) to overcome Satan ,sin and sickness (d) to fight satan
5. All these people prayed except —(a) Moses (b) Daniel (c) Satan (d) Job

THEORY

1. What is prayer?
2. Mention three hindrances to prayer.

WEEK THREE

TOPIC: CHRISTIAN LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY

CONTENT

1. Christians Living Among Non- Christian
2. Roles of Christians in the Community
3. The Roles of Christian Leaders and the Duties of the Followers
4. Warning Against Demonic Forces

Christians Living Among Non- Christians

In times of inter – personal human relations in the community what characteristics should distinguish a Christian brother. Again with regards to attitude to work and performance of civic responsibility what makes him different?Having acquired new life in Jesus, the Christian now has an obligation to demonstrate his new life in the community. Peter reminds Christians of the circumstances surrounding their redemption as former enemies of God and slaves to darkness who were doomed for destruction. They were now redeemed through God’s mercy in Jesus Christ. By God’s grace they have received redemption to God’s humanity and now bonafide members of the royal priesthood.Their duty therefore, is to proclaim ”the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into the marvellous light ” (1 peter 2:19) so how should they make this proclamation, Invariably, these will be reflected in their conduct in the community.

EVALUATION

1. With reference to I peter, what are the characteristics of Christian life in the community?
2. How can Christians live amicably among non- Christians in the community?

Roles of Christians in the Community

1. They should stand against the passions of the flesh such as immorality, idolatry, drunkenness, selfishness etc.By that unification of Christ, they are now heavenly citizens, hence they can no longer afford to be ruled by the passions of this world.
2. They should maintain good conduct among gentiles so that even if they speak against them as evil doers, they might see their good works and glorify God on the day of judgement.
3. Christians are also expected to honour all men, love the brotherhood, honour the emperor and fear God. They should submit to the authority.
4. They are equally expected to fulfil their civic responsibilities in the community, this includes, being law- abiding, paying their taxes and refraining from crime. They should also vote during elections, even when their masters are being harsh. They should bear such pains even as Christ suffered unjust humiliation. The issue is that Christians should be faithful in carrying out their duties.
5. Peter advices Christian servants to be loyal to their masters in everything whether they are gentiles or not.

EVALUATION

1. How far are today’s Christians manifesting the characteristics of Christians living among non – Christians?
2. Explain the various roles of Christians in the community?

THE ROLES OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND THE DUTIES OF THE FOLLOWERS

Here, Peter focuses his message on the type of inter personal relationship, that exist among fellow Christians. The Christian community of the church is a society made up of leaders, elders and youths with each having its own duties and obligation.

The church leaders according to Peter are to take care of the flock of Christ in their care, not with constraint but willingly. He told them not to engage in shameful gain or act autocratically, but they should present themselves as example to the flock. They are urged to follow the footsteps of Jesus portrayed as the ” chief shepherd ”who is sure to reward each of them at his coming.

The young ones must be subject to the elders, being humble enough to listen to the wise advice of the elders and tapping from their experience as the words of wisdom. They should cast their anxieties on God, for He cares for them.

EVALUATION

1. State the behavioural pattern which Peter recommended for Christian servants living among non – Christians.

2. What is the special warning giving to Christians as a whole?

WARNING AGAINST DEMONIC FORCES

Peter concludes his teaching on Christian’s relationship with others by reminding Christians

about the reality of demonic forces and the need for Christians to counter such with divine power.

The Christian is here warned to cast all his cares upon God who cares about him; as well as be watchful, standing firm in his faith in God, for this is the only way to be able to resist the devil. A Christian has to be very vigilant and prayerful. This is so because the devil is always out to attack Christians from their weak points.

Paul also warns that those who think they are upright should beware lest they fall. Christian today must be watchful and must resist Satan etc. This means that every Christian has available to him spiritually resources to overcome temptation if he is careful. A Christian that falls should not put the blame on the devil but on himself.

EVALUATION

1. Against the background of I Peter 5;8-9, is there any justification for a Christian to blame the devil over his failures?

2. What are the duties of the elders in the Christian community?

GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISIONAL QESTIONS

1. State the different roles of Christian leaders in the church.
2. What role are the youths expected to play in the Church
3. Discuss Paul’s warning against demonic forces.
4. How are Christians admonished to live among Non-Christians
5. Explain the inter personal relationship that should exists among Christians

READING ASSIGNMENT

1. Essential Christian religious knowledge for ss1-3 by Edmond Ugochukwu
2. RSV Bible read I Peter 5; 1-11
3. Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for SS1-3 by Martins I Amaechi pages 279-280

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. According to peter, the genuiness of faith is tested through (a) work (b) trials (c) miracle (d) mission

2. The effect of suffering on the Christian is to — (a) strengthen his faith (b) tempt his faith (c) destroy his faith (d) see God

3. Which of the following, according to Peter, is not a sign of Christian freedom? (a) giving honour to all men (b) using freedom as a pretext for evil (c) love the brotherhood. (d) attacking the devil

4. ”As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passion of your former ignorance”. This statement in I peter implies (a) holiness (b) soberness (c) alertness (d) cleverness

5. What reward does God have for the humble youth? (a) They live long on earth (b) They will be rich (c) They will receive grace (d) money

THEORY

1. According to Peter, what type of inter –personal relationship should exist between Christians

2. What is the special warning given to Christians as a whole?

3. Outline the teaching of James on prayer

4. Mention any four factors that can hinder the effectiveness of prayer.

WEEK FOUR

TOPIC: Social Vices and Witnessing Christ

CONTENT

1. What are social vices
2. Causes of social vices.
3. Effects of social vices.
4. Solution to social vices.

1. What are Social Vices?

It is rare to find a school or an institution void of social vices. This depicts that they are present in all education centres: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. It is defined as a bad habit or immoral activities. Vices are common among young male and females. Example includes prostitution, indecent dressing, robbery, cultism, pocket picking, drug addiction, examination malpractices, hooliganism, thuggery, gambling, smoking, pre-marital sexual activities and rape. Social vices are bad traits, unhealthy and negative behaviours that are against the morality of a society and frowned at by members of the society.

1. Causes of social vices.

Peer pressure is the major cause of youth involvement in the social vices. Students spend more time with their friends in school or home. Due to their weak nature and tender age, they can easily be influenced. Children have high level of curiosity to learn, have fun and practise new things like smoking, drinking and sometimes, engage in sexual activities and contract sexually transmitted diseases. Other factors include upbringing and drug abuse among others.

EVALUATION

Mention four causes of social vices.

1. Effect of Social Vices.

The effects of social vices in the society are enormous and cannot be overlooked. The mental, physical, academic, moral aspects of an individual are negatively affected. Some of its effects on the society are:

1. Loss of lives.
2. It destabilizes the home.
3. It could lead to health challenges like high blood pressure, depression, stroke or death sometimes.
4. The image of the nation will be seen in bad light.
5. Lack of foreign investment.
6. High rate of crimes.
7. Wastage of time if anyone is arrested and imprisoned.

EVALUATION

State five effects of social vices

Solution to Social Vices

As the saying goes “prevention is better than cure this is verytrue. All forms of vices can make an individual unhealthy whether it is emotional or physical sickness. There are different ways to avoid or stop vices. Some of them are listed below:

1. Acknowledge that you have a challenge
2. Say no to bad friends
3. Find someone and be accountable to the person
4. Challenge yourself to be better
5. Get counselling
6. The Government should empower the youth
7. The youth must be willing to work

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Mention four causes of social vices
2. State five effects of social vices
3. Explain Paul’s teaching on forgiveness
4. What two lessons can you learn from it?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Social Vices in the Society by Amos Kilpatrick

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. These are social vices except (a) thuggery (b) cultism (c) humility (d)kidnapping
2. The best place a child should best taught is (a) church (b) home (c) mosque (d) school
3. If the ____ is destroyed, what can the righteous do (a) lintel (b) roof (c) foundation

   (d) house

4. These are effects of social vices except (a) high rate of crime (b) lack of foreign investment (c) peace (d)corruption
5. These are ways to stop social vices except (a) get counselling (b) say no to bad friends (c) willingness to work (d) peer pressure

THEORY

1. Mention three ways of solving social vices
2. State two cause of social vices

WEEK FIVE

TOPIC: SKILL ACQUISITION AND EMPOWERMENT

CONTENT

• What is Skill Acquisition
• Importance of Skill Acquisition
• The Need for Empowerment
• Different Trade that Students Can Acqire

WHAT IS SKILL ACQUISITION

Skill acquisition is the ability to get training on a particular task or function and become an expert in it. Skill is very important in the life of every human. The reason many technician earn more than university graduates is because the technicians acquire more practical skills than the theories which cannot be compared to thegraduates that had more theories during their university days. This has made many graduates unemployable and bringing the number of jobless people on the high side. This is giving many youths in the world sleepless nights. It is one of the causes of rapid growth in crime in many parts of the world.

It evident that the highest number of unemployment is found in African continent, the truth remains that the major causes of unemployment among these vibrant youths is the lack of skills

to back up what they have learnt from their institutions of learning.

EVALUATION

1. What is skill acquisition?
2. What is the major cause of unemployment?

IMPORTANCE OF SKILL ACQUISITION

Any skilled person can survive in many environments. Skill is a key used to open doors of fortune. As water is essential to human life, so is skill needed I the life of any serious minded person. Skill can do a lot of great work in the life of every living person. Some of the benefits of skill is as follows:

1. Self employment
2. Diverse job opportunity
3. Employment generation
4. Functioning effectively at the place of work
5. Crime reduction
6. Self esteem

In addition, Jesus Christ was into carpentry before He started His ministry. Also apostle Paul was into tent making which really helped him in ministry. He did not depend on the church for support. The likes of the Apostles were fishermen before they became followers of Christ.

EVALUATION

1. State three benefits of skills.
2. Mention three skills in the Bible.

THE NEED FOR EMPLOYMENT

The youths of every nation are very vital to the development of that nation. They are considered to be the future and the driving force which cannot be ignored. Government of the day should not ignore them. When the youths are not engaged, it could lead to diverse consequences on the nation in terms of economic, social, political and most cases religious wise. This argues the need for government to be pro-active. To be a youth is good but empowering the youth is better. Empowerment can be defined as the means of encouraging or assisting somebody. Therefore, youth empowerment is the means through which the youth of any country are assisted to succeed in life. This is not restricted to the government but also to individuals that have the ability to do so. Any serious government should have skill acquisition schemes and vocational training centres that can solve the problem of youth unemployment and restiveness.

BENEFITS OF EMPOWERMENT

1. Poverty eradication
2. Good standard of education
3. Good governance
4. Crime reduction
5. National growth
6. Security
7. Technological; development
8. Employment creation

EVALUATION

1. Mention three benefits of empowerment to people
2. Discuss the failure of government in the light of skill acquisition

DIFFERENT TRADES THAT STUDENTS CAN ACQUIRE

1. Phone repair
2. Graphic designing
3. House painting
4. Hair barbing
5. Wrist watch repair
6. Hair dressing and make up
7. Interior decoration
8. Laptop repair
9. Bead making
10. Head gear

READING ASSIGNMENT

Skill Acquisition and the Youth by ChibuikeAmadi

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Mention four benefits of empowerment
2. State four benefits of skills
3. What advice did Paul give on the use of individual talents in his epistle?
4. Identify any two ways of applying your talents.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Apostle Paul was good at (a) barbing (b) beads making (c) horse riding (d) tent making
2. The first four disciples of Christ were known as (a) security personnel (b) fishermen (c) laundry men (d) carpenters
3. These are importance of skill except (a) diverse opportunity (b) employment generation (c) good self esteem (d) chaos
4. These are different trades students can engage inexcept (a) phone repair (b) bead making (c) armed robbery (d) head gear
5. Jesus Christ was into ____ before His earthly ministry (a) tent making (b) carpentry (c) fishery (d) hunting

THEORY

1. Mention seven skills in the Bible.
2. How does skill acquisition improves self esteem?

WEEK SIX

TOPIC: DIGNITY OF LABOUR

CONTENT

• What is Dignity of Labour? II Thessa. 3:6-15
• Ways Christians can Manifest Dignity of Labour
• Significance of Dignity of Labour and Lessons to Learn

WHAT IS DIGNITY OF LABOUR?

The story of the creation is very clear on why man should not be idle, but should do something no matter how menial, God created Adam, put him in the garden of Eden to “fill it and keep it”

Dignity is the honour and respect attached to a particular thing. Dignity of labour therefore, is the respect and honour attached to all types of honest work people do for a living. No type of work is spiteful or undignified, as long as it is legitimate. Idleness is very dangerous because “the devil finds work for the idle hands to do” On hearing about the misunderstanding in the church in Thessalonica arising from his earlier letter concerning the need not to be idle, Paul wrote a second letter to correct the wrong impression as well as teach on why Christian should not be idle.

Paul heard that some Thessalonian Christian had become a nuisance to others by depending on them for their bread; hence the essence of the letter is that it is absolutely wrong to be idle. For example, while Paul was still with the brethren in Thessalonica, he did not depend on the church for his sustainance, he had something doing. He did this thinking that they would learn from him. After all, it was his right to feed from the church as an evangelist but he chose to work.

Dignity of Labor lies in the fact that one just has to be busy with something no matter how small or menial. Even in the church, everyone should be happy for whatever work he is doing as it is a divine calls notwithstanding the nature. Even the church warden’s job is as honorable before God as that of a bishop.

EVALUATION

1. Explain Paul’s teaching on Dignity of labor?
2. Give three reasons why we should respect individual Professionals

According to Paul, “idleness is so serious an issue that he advised the church to disfellowship when refuses to work even after hearing the message contained in his letter the aim is not to punish such fellow but to make him feel ashamed and change. Idleness brings disrespect to the idle person.

WAYS CHRISTIANS CAN MANIFEST DIGNITY OF LABOR.

1. Being proud of their jobs either in the church or in the society.
2. Teaching members of the church the need for dignity of labour
3. Discouraging begging and extortion
4. Discouraging Laziness
5. Accepting any job at all assigned to them in the church not looking down on the jobs of others
6. Dis-fellowshipping idle members.

EVALUATION

1. How can Christians contribute to the advancement of dignity of labour in Nigeria?
2. Give two reasons why we should respect individual professions.

SIGNIFICANCE OF DIGNITY OF LABOR (LESSON TO LEARN)

1. No particular job is all important
2. All jobs are complementary
3. It is unchristian to look down on certain jobs
4. All church workers and indeed all members should work
5. Paul’s decision to work while in the Thessalonian church was to teach others the essence of dignity of labor.
6. By saying “If anyone will not work, let him not eat” Paul meant that Christian should not encourage idleness by giving money to the idle

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Discuss the importance of dignity of Labor.
2. Identify the role of different types of work in the society.
3. What did Paul, from his personal example teach the Thessalonians about dignity of Labour.
4. State two ways by which Christians should uphold this teaching.
5. What advice did Paul give on the use of individual talent?
6. Identify any two ways of applying our talent.

READING ASSIGNMENT

• Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for SS 1- 3 by Edmond Okoli Pages 246 – 250
• RSV Bible Read II Thessalonians 3:6-15

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. “If anyone will not work let him not eat” By this statement Paul implies that (a) work is essential in salvation (b) There s dignity in labor (c) only the worker shall get reward (d) work is life
2. Dignity of Labor implies (a) Some jobs being better –paying than others (b) awareness that no work is spiteful or undignified (c) Some jobs commanding more dignity than others(d) none of the above
3. Which of the following according to Paul is not the way an idle man should be treated (a) Have nothing to do with him (b) Do not feed him (c) Look at him as an enemy (d) send an exile
4. In Thessalonians, any Christian living in idleness should be (a) employed by the church (b) Looked at an enemy (c) Kept away(d) stoned to death
5. St Paul advised the Thessalonians to imitate him in all the following ways except (a) toiling day and night (b) relying on others for food (c) working with their own hands (d) praying for sinners

THEORY

1. What did Paul from his personal example teach the Thessalonians about dignity of labor
2. State two ways by which Christians should uphold this teaching.

WEEK SEVEN

TOPIC: CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE TO WORKS

CONTENT

• Trust (matt (6:19-20, 24-34, 5: 35-36),
• Commitment (matt 5:13-14).

TRUST(Matt. 6:19-20, 24-34, 5: 35-36)

Trust is the confidence we have in someone. Therefore as a good Christian our first major task is to trust in God. This is the way; any person who develops the quality of trust in God is secured. The knowledge that God will take care of his needs just like the psalmist says that those who trust in the Lord are like mountZion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.

We are warned in (Matt. 6:19) not to lay up for ourselves treasure on earth, because moth can destroy them and thieves can steal them away, but to lay up our treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves break in and steal not, we are not to put our

trust in wealth or riches, but trust in God.

Trust in God will give us victory over anxiety. This is the only way to experience long life and prosperity. God will definitely supply all your needs if you can patiently trust in Him.

Commitment (Matt 5:13-14).

Commitment to living in the Christian way provides an ideal example for society. To live in the Christian way we should be faithful and trustworthy. We should have faith in God and trust him, believe him and obey his commandments; we should walk upright in his ways. Joshua was committed, he obeyed God’s commandment and led the Israelite to the Promised Land. Commitment entails giving all your time, money, energy and resources in pursuit of a course. It involves leaving many things for one thing, not minding the effects.

Commitment brings success, promotion, joy and preservation of time and resources. For instance, a child sends to school need to be committed to his studies by cultivating good reading habit that will bring good result and joy with promotion; while reverse is the case for any child who fails to be committed to his studies.

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1) Define the term “Trust and Commitment” and give different ways in which you can put your trust in God.

2) How did Jesus teach us to rely on God?

READING ASSIGNMENT

[1] Christian Religious knowledge for JSS. BK 2,by T.N.O Quarcoopome eta’l.Page:107,111-112,119-129

[2] Christian Religious knowledge for JSS. BK 1-3 by A.F Bello.Page:193,199.

[3] Fundanmental of Christian Religious Knowledge for JSS. BK 1, by Adeyinka.24-25.

[4] Ilesanmi Christian Religion Studies for JssBk 2 ByTundeErumoleta’l.Page:

[5] Revised Standard Version Bible (Compulsory)

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. According to St.Matthew it wrong to lay up our treasures on/in _____ (a) bank (b) earth (c) care of any one(d) heaven

2. If you trust God you don’t need to ___ (a) be anxious (b) care for anything in live again (c) do any serious work again (d) work again.

3. Commitment requires _____ (a) forsaking many for one (b) leaving one for many (c) not worrying about any thing on earth (d) doing all

4. Commitment brings the following except __(a) joy (b) promotion (c) waste of time

(d) peace

5. ‘Do not lay up treasures on earth’ was said by ___ (a) Jesus (b) king Solomon

(c) Matthew(d) Peter

THEORY

1. What is trust?

2. What is commitment?

WEEK EIGHT

TOPIC: IMPARTIALITY James 2: 1-13

CONTENT:

• Meaning of Impartiality (James 2: 1-13)
• St. James Teaching on Impartiality
• Significance of Impartiality/Lesson to Learn
• Areas of Partiality in Today’s Church

MEANING OF PARTIALITY AND IMPARTIALITY

To be partiality means to discriminate to be unjust and unfair to a person or group of people. It also means to deny them some right and privileges as a result of certain reasons which may be economic, social or political. A person or group of people may be denied some rights and privileges based on their social status. Even in the church of God, the rich are given privileges over the poor in certain issues. For whatever reason this is practiced, it is a sin against humanity and should not be tolerated within Christians.

Impartiality which of course is the opposite of partiality means equal treatment of people and situation. It is lack of favoritism or prejudice. It has to do with freedom from all forms of partiality nepotism, tribalism, racism etc. An impartial person administers justice in any situation without biasness.

EVALUATION

1. What is partiality?
2. What is impartiality? Outline its advantages over partiality

   ST. JAMES’S TEACHING ON IMPARTIALITY
   

   St. James admonished Christians not to show partiality because they hold the faith of Jesus Christ who is the Lord of glory. He warned Christians not to allow class distraction in their midst. They should not relegate, the poor which exalting the rich whenever the rich owe accorded special feast while the poor are not catered for by this they have proved themselves biased judges with partial judgment. He accused them of dishonoring the poor among them and honoring the rich, yet the rich would oppress the poor and drag them to court where the poor would obtain no justice. It is the rich that blaspheme against the honorable name of the Lord.

   EVALUATION
   

   1. Whatis partiality?
   

   2. In what ways can partiality be checked in our society and the church.

   SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPARTIALITY /LESSON TO LEARN
   

   1. Partiality in whatever form is a sin and punishable.

   2. There should not be any form of social distinction or segregation in the church. Everybody is equal before God.

   3. Impartiality is a form of unrighteousness

   4. God is no respecter of persons

   5. Any action based on class distinction or discrimination is very inimical to the well being of the society.

   EVALUATION
   

3. How did James deal with the problem of partiality in the Church?
4. In what two ways does the Church fall short of the standard which James recommended?

   AREAS OF PARTIALITY IN THE CHURCH TODAY
   

   1. Appointment to church offices are often based on other consideration other than merit

   2. Allocation of seats in the churches during occasions depends on social status not on morality

   3. Contributions made by the poor are not recognized

   4. The rich are usually exempted from certain duties.

   GENERAL EVALUATION / REIVISIONAL QUESTIONS
   

   1. What is impartiality?

   2. Outline its advantages over partiality,

   3. How can Christians promote impartiality today?

   4. What would James condemn in Today’s Nigerian churches?

   5. What are the attributes and reward of humility according to the epistles?

   6. State the significance and implications of humility.

   READING ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1 – 3 By Edmond Ugochukwu page 272-275
   2. RSV Bible Reads James 2: 1-13

   WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. James teaching on impartiality centres on (a) perversion of justice against the poor (b) equality of all before God (c) fundamental human rights(d) making friends with the poor

   2. During James’ period of teaching one evil in the church was that (a) the poor were over-levied (b) the poor were denied justice (c) the poor were denied seats(d) the poor were helped

   3. According to James, he who shows partiality (a) shall be condemned (b) disobeys God (c) commit sin (d) loves people

   4. At James’ time, which of these injustice did the poor not suffer (a) they were falsely accused (b) they were denied seats in the church (c) they were dragged to court (d) sent out of the church

   5. In the church at the time of James what was the most remarkable difference between the rich and the poor? (a) Mode of reception and seat position (b) money donated (c)type of duty performed (d) none of the following

   THEORY
   

   1. What social condition gave rise to James’ teaching against impartial

   2. What would James have condemned in today’s Nigerian churches.

   WEEK NINE
   

   TOPIC: RESURRECTION
   

   CONTENT
   

• St. Paul’s Teaching on Resurrection 1 Cor. 15: 1-15
• Significance/Lesson to Learn on Resurrection.

Resurrection is a state where by a person who is certified dead comes back to life after some time. Jesus resurrection from the dead after three days is to show his victory over death. For this reasons all believers in Christ Jesus have the hope of resurrection on the last day and they will inherit eternal life. It is important for Christians to live a righteous life and believe in resurrection in order to qualify for the much desired eternal life.

ST. PAUL’S TEACHING ON RESURRECTION

some Christians in Corinth did not quite believe in resurrection Paul’s epistle to the Corinthians was aimed at correcting the wrong opinion they might have formed in their mind based on the wrong teaching they had received Paul started his defense by reminding the people that Jesus died for the sins of man in accordance with the scripture, he was buried and was raised on the third day.

Also in accordance with the scripture he appeared to Cephas to the twelve and then, to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom were still alive while some had died.

Then Christ appeared to James then to all the apostles and to himself (Paul). Paul wondered why the people should be doubting resurrection. Paul further explained that the resurrection of Jesus Christ had marked him as the First Fruit of those who have fallen asleep. As death came through the first man, Adam, so also life after death has come to the world through Jesus Christ.

Paul explained further that the first man, Adam became a living being and the last man Adam, became a life-going spirit. It is not the spirit which came first, but the physical and then the spiritual. The first man was from the earth – a man of dust, the second man was from heaven.

EVALUATION

1. Describe how Paul dealt with the problem of the CorinthianChurch who did not believe in resurrection.
2. Define the term resurrection.

SIGNIFICANCE/LESSON TO LEARN

1. Faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2. Faith in the resurrection of the dead

3. Resurrection marks victory over death for Christians

4. Death of a Christian is only the gateway towards eternal life

5. Resurrection of Jesus proves he is the son of God.

6. There is hope both for dead Christians as well as those alive who will witness Christ coming.

7. Christians should not mourn so much for dead colleagues, as they are not gone forever. They will still resurrect on the day of resurrection just as Jesus resurrected.

8. Life after resurrection is imperishable (eternal) for Christian.

EVALUATION

1. What is the significance of resurrection of Christ to Christians
2. What convincing fact did Paul present to support the reality of resurrection of the dead?

   GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISIONAL QUESTIONS
   

3. In what two ways do Christian gain from Christ resurrection
4. What is the significance of resurrection to the Christian Faith?
5. Define the new life in Christ.
6. According to Colossians what are the characteristics of the new life in Christ.

   READING ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for SS 1-3 by Martins I Amaechi page 264 -267

   2. R.S.V. Bible I Corinthians 15: 1-72

   WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. The greatest implication of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to Christians is (a) Jesus being the son of God (b) the inferior power of death (c) the resurrection of the dead in Christ (d) The invinability of Jesus

   2. What prompted Paul’s teaching on resurrection in Corinth (a) the need for Corinthians to repent (b) The newness of the second coming of Christ (c) dispute over resurrection (d) the need to abolish idol worship

   3. “What is sown is perishable , what is raised is imperishable” (I Corinthians 15: 42) This statement implies that (a) Corinthians may perish if they do not repent (b) resurrected Christians live forever (c) sinners will perish, while Christians will be imperishable (d) Christian must die before going to heaven.

   4. “O death, where is thy victory (I Corinthians 15: 55). This statement implies that to Christians (a) death is destructive (b) death is destructible (c) death is indestructible (d) death is not destructive.

   5. “Adam” in I Corinthians 15: 22 is mentioned by Paul in connection with (a) life (b) resurrection (c) second coming (d) death

   THEORY

   1. Describe how Paul dealt with the problem of the Corinthian church who did not believe in resurrection.
   2. What is the significance of resurrection to the Christian faith?

   WEEK TEN
   

   TOPIC: THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST
   

   CONTENT
   

   a) Preparation for His Coming (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

   b) The Signs of His Coming (1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 18, 1 Thessalonians.2: 1:12)

   The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is the expectation of many christians based on the teaching of Jesus Christ that after his resurrection and his ascension, he would go and prepare a place or spiritual home for the children of God and he would later return and rapture them.

   PREPARATION FOR HIS COMING I THESSALONIANS 5:11

   Against the background of the enthusiasm with which the Thessalonians Christian received the event of the second coming, one expects them to be excited and anxious about how to prepare and be ready for it or how the event will work. Paul warns them not to be over-anxious or be over-excited but to prepare and be ready as the event will happen unexpectedly.

   Any Christian who is truly in Christ does not need to know the season or time when Jesus Christ will come. Paul explains the issue of readiness, by comparing it with the thief at night. Thus when people think they are secures that is the time the thief strikes, leaving behind terrible destruction. In the same vain whosoever does not anticipate the second coming or is not fully conscious of it, will certainly be caught unawares. The bottom line therefore is that for any true Christian dead or alive, there is hope of salvation. All one needs to do is to be prepared, believing with faith that Christ died for us. Anxiety may not be the answer.

   EVALUATION
   

   1. Describe the second coming of the Lord according to Paul’s teaching.

   2. What does this teach us as Christians?

   THE SIGNS OF HIS COMING I THESSALONIANS 4:13-18
   

   St. Paul in his epistle to the Thessalonians described the signs of the second coming of Jesus and showed how it would involve the living and the dead.

   Paul started by first of all giving warning to the Thessalonians that they should not be deceived by word or letter purported to have come from him, for the second coming would not come unless the rebellion comes first and the men of lawlessness is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself against every so called god or object of worship so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

   Paul made it clear to them that as long as one is in Christ, death cannot separate the person from him. As Jesus resurrected from death, so will they be raised up again.

   Paul went further to outline the signs of the second coming as:

   1. Christ will descend from heaven with a cry of command with the arch angel’s call and with the sound of the trumpet of God.
   2. ii. The dead in Christ will rise first those who are alive shall be with them in the clouds (in their spiritual bodies) to meet the Lord and remain with Christ forever.There will be certain destruction for the unwary
   3. He finally told the Thessalonians to comfort one another with these words.

   EVALUATION
   

7. Describe the second coming of the Lord according to Paul’s teaching.
8. What does this teach us as Christians?

   SIGNIFICANCE/LESSON TO LEARN
   

   1. Christians should live in readiness knowing fully well that the second coming of Jesus is a reality.
   2. Christians should watch and pray study their Bible always and observe their fasting.
   3. They should live obedient and righteous life.
   4. Christians should engage in evangelism and preach to others about the reality of the second coming of Jesus Christ.
   5. Christians should not grieve more about their brethren who die for they would rise again on the resurrection day.

   GENERAL EVALUATION
   

   1. What are the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ?
   2. Outline four ways a Christian can prepare for the second coming.
   3. Using Paul’s epistle to the Thessalonians; describe the second coming of Christ and show how this would involve the living and the dead.
   4. Describe Paul’s reaction to the gifts which he received from the Philippians.
   5. Suggest four situations where a Christian should give.

   READING ASSIGNMENT
   

   Comprehensive Christian religious knowledge for SS 1-3 by Martins I Amaechi page 259 -263
   

   Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1 – 3 By Edmond Okoli Page 213 -215

   WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. The comparison of the second coming with a thief shows that (a) Jesus will come in the midnight (b) Jesus will come at siesta time (c) Jesus will come unexpectedly (d) Jesus will come with boldness like a thief
   2. What is the hope of all those dead in Christ at the second coming? (a) They will rise first (b) They will rise last (c) They will not rise again (d) They will rise but remain in purgatory
   3. Jesus will appear in the cloud accompanied by (a) God his father (b) Arch angels (c) holy spirit the comforter (d) The saints in heaven.
   4. About the second coming, Paul advises Christians to (a) prevail on one another to repent (b) preach to one another on the need to be ready (c) comfort, encourage one another (d) stay away from sinful brethren
   5. “Those who have fallen asleep” in I Thessalonians 4:13-18 represents (a) the living (b) The weak in faith (c) The drunk (d) The dead.

   THEORY
   

   1. Write short notes on the following concepts: i. Resurrection (ii) Second coming (iii) How to prepare for the second coming
   2. What relationship exist between resurrection and second coming

   WEEK ELEVEN
   

   TOPIC: HIV/AIDS
   

   CONTENT
   

• Meaning of HIV/AIDS
• Transmission, Symptoms and Effects
• Prevention of HIV/AIDS
• Cure for HIV.AIDS

THE MEANING OF HIV/AIDS

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome was first reported in Los Angeles city of California in 1980. It was first diagnosed in a gay man (homosexual). AIDS is the most severe form of HIV infections. The virus only lives in human and not in animals, insects, water or air. The virus destroys the body’s immune system and the ability of the body to protect itself from germs. Then the victim is said to be immune deficient.

TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS

1. Immoral sexual relationship with infected person or unprotected sex
2. Blood transfusion of infected blood or blood products
3. Sharing sharp instrument like syringe, razor blade, clippers, piercing needles etc with an infected person
4. From infected mother to her baby during pregnancy, delivery and during breast feeding

However, it has been discovered that 90 percent of cases of the HIV infection occur through sexual intercourse. It cannot be transmitted through the following: hugging, handshaking, mosquito bites, sharing plates and spoons etc.

EVALUATION

1. What is HIV/AIDS?
2. Mention four ways of contacting the virus.

SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS

1. Severe weight loss
2. Fever lasting for more than one month
3. Chronic diarrhea lasting for more than one month
4. Persistent fatigue
5. Skin irritation
6. Constant cough
7. Night sweats.

Many of these symptoms are also signs and symptoms of other illness. Hence, the best means to determine if a person has the disease is through blood test.

PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS

1. Have a good knowledge of the disease by studying
2. Abstinence till marriage is a key
3. Avoid prostitution or commercial sex worker
4. Stick to your partner faithfully
5. Walk wisely and do not be a victim of rape, dress decently
6. Have your own hair accessories for example combs, clippers.
7. Treat all private part infection promptly
8. Use condom if there are multiple sex partner

   CURE FOR HIV/AIDS
   

   The cure for the disease has not been found because there is no breakthrough yet. Absolute abstinence is the best measure against it. However, Jesus Christ has the power to heal all diseases. He healed the son of the noble man when He was at Cana of Galilee (John 4: 46-54). He also healed the man at the pool of Bethesda who had been sick for thirty eight years (John 5: 1-8). He opened the eyes of the man born blind (John 9:1-7).

   These are just few instances of the curative power of Jesus Christ. It shows therefore that nothing is too hard for Him whenever He is involved. It is better to turn to Him in the good and challenging time of life.

   EVALUATION
   

   1. Mention five ways of preventing HIV/AIDS.

   2. What is the cure for HIV/AIDS?

   GENERAL EVALUATION
   

   1. Mention any three among the healing of Jesus Christ.

   2. State three symptoms of HIV/AIDS.

   3. What were the consequences of Solomon and Rehoboam’s unwise decision.

   4. How did David handle his sin of adultery?

   READING ASSIGNMENT
   

   Civic Education for SSS 1-3 Book 1 Kupolati&Dinehin, pages 24-32.

   WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
   

   1. The best way to prevent HIV/AIDS is through (a) total abstinence (b) prostitution

      (c) multiple sex partner (d) sharing of sharp objects

   2. The virus was first diagnosed in the year —– (a) 1978 (b) 1980 (c) 1978 (d) 1990
   3. The virus cannot transmitted through the following means except (a) hugging (b) handshaking (c) sexual intercourse (d) mosquito bite
   4. The man at pool of Bethesda had been there for the past —– years (a) 48 (b) 38

      (c) 25 (d) 12

   5. Jesus Christ had the power to heal ______ diseases. (a) all (b) some (c) few

      (d) most

   THEORY
   

   1. Mention two ways of transmitting the virus
   2. State three preventive measures against the virus.