15th September, 2020
Good day Students!
I believe you are all doing well.
We thank God for how far He has kept us.Even during this pandemic, He has been our refuge and hiding place.
He has kept us and our loved ones.Our hallelujah belongs to Him.
So, Resumption is next Monday.I believe we are very excited 🎊🎊🎊🎊.
Let me see your dance 💃💃💃💃💃💃
So see you all in class (face to face)😘 by God’s grace.
INSTRUCTION:Make sure you come to school with your completed Christian Religious Studies note.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
LAW AND GRACE
The Law refers to the Ten Commandments, other rituals and moral regulations of the Jews.Te purpose of the law was to help people attain righteousness though it was difficult because a break in one law has cancelled all other acts of righteousness.
Grace is an unmerited favour.It is God’s free offer of salvation for all those who believe.It is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Purpose and Significance of Law and Grace(Romans 4:13-25, 5:8-21)
St.Paul uses the case of Abraham and Adam to explain law and grace.
According to St.Paul, Man lives by faith and not by the law.
Abraham became the Father of many nations by faith.He obtained God’s righteousness by faith in God’s promise.
Just as sin came through Adam, righteousness came through Jesus.
Answer these questions
- Compare Law and Grace
- How did Abraham obtain righteousness?
- Where there is no law, there is no-
- Explain the purpose of law and grace
8th September, 2020
Good day Students!
We thank God for this month of Breakthrough!
Our testimonies shall be great in Jesus name.
INSTRUCTION
I will be taking you through some new topics. Please make sure you read the Bible references.
Justification by Faith(Rom 3:21-24)
Justification is when a person is set free from moral sin and is accepted by Him.Thus, Justification by faith is when one is justified because of his faith in Jesus.It is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus.
According to St.Paul, it is a gift of God’s grace.It cannot be attained through man’s effort for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
The Fruits Of Justification (Rom 5:1-11)
- Peace with God.
- Reconciliation
Answer these questions
1.What is Justification by faith?
2. Quote Romans 3:23
3.Explain the fruits of Justification
1st September,2020
Goodday Students!How are you doing? I hope you are keeping safe and strong.Welcome to the first day of this month.As we go through the new month,the Lord will do a new thing in our lives in Jesus name.
INSTRUCTION:Answer these questions
24th August, 2020
Good day Students! How are you doing?I believe you are keeping safe.
Hope you are also using this period to go over your notes.Your external examinations is getting closer by the day.Please be prepared!
The Spirit of excellence will rest upon you in Jesus name.
INSTRUCTION: Read all Bible references and document answers in your notes.
The Commissioning and the Mission of Paul
When Paul,Barnabas and other Christians at Antioch in Syria were fasting and praying, the HolySpirit asked them to commission Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey.
Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus(Acts 13:1-12)
Here, they met Elymas who tried to hinder Sergius Paulus from accepting the gospel.Paul rebuked him and he became blind. The Proconsul accepted Jesus.
Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:13-52)
Paul gave his first sermon and told the congregation about Jesus whom they crucified and God resurrected.
Paul and Barnabas at Iconium and Lystra (Acts 14:1-20)
In Iconium, some Jews believed the gospel while some who did not believe tried to cause a riot.
In Lystra, Paul and Barnabas healed a man that had been crippled from birth.They wanted to offer sacrifices to them thinking they were their gods.
The Mission of Peter and the Council of Jerusalem
Peter in Lydda and Joppa(Acts 9:32-43)
In Joppa, Peter healed Aeneas who had been bedridden for eight years.
In Lydda, Peter rose Tabitha up from the dead.
The Conversion of Cornelius (Acts 10:1-48)
Peter was sent to the household of Cornelius to preach the gospel of Christ.They accepted Jesus and even received the gift of the HolySpirit.
Peter’s Defence of his Conversion of Cornelius (Acts 11:1-18)
Peter was accused to mixing with Gentiles but he explained how God sent him there.
The meeting of the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-35)
This council resolved the issue of circumcision being a criteria for salvation.
Answer these questions
- What instruction did the HolySpirit give the church about Paul and Barnabas?
- Explain the major things that happened in the places Paul and Barnabas went to preach the gospel?
- Describe Cornelius’ reaction when he met Peter?
- Mention the rules the Jerusalem Council gave the Gentile Christians?
17th August, 2020
Good day Students! How are you doing? I believe you are keeping safe.Thr Lord remains our Sun &Shield.
INSTRUCTION: All activities should be well documented in your Christian Religious Studies note and read all Bible References.
Saul’s Opposition to the Early Church (Acts 9:1-2)
Saul was born in Tarsus.He was a Pharisee.He studied under the great teacher Gamaliel.
Saul joined in the persecution of the church in Jerusalem and when some Christians fled to Damascus, he sought permission from the Jewish Council to go and arrest them there.
Herod Persecutes the Early Church (Acts 12:1-24)
The Jews did not like the rule of the Herods.When Herod Agrippa realised that the Jewish Council opposed the Christians, he joined in persecuting them.He killed James the brother of John and when he saw that this pleased the Jews, he arrested Peter.
An angel of the Lord released Peter from prison and he went to the house of the mother of John Mark where the Christians were gathered.
Herod had a meeting with the people of Tyre and Sidon.He gave a speech which the people applauded and because he did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him and he was eaten by worms.
The Mission to the Gentiles
The Conversion Of Saul(Acts 9:1-30)
Saul encountered Jesus on the way to Damascus where he wanted to persecute the Christians.
His companions took him inside the city because he became blind.
God sent Ananias to preach to Saul because he was going to be a great instrument to be used by God in preaching to the Gentiles. Ananias laid hands on Saul and he regained his sight and then was baptized.
Saul began to preach the gospel right from Jerusalem.
Answer these questions
- Discuss Saul’s educational background
- Describe what Herod did to please the Jews
- What problem did the people of Tyre and Sidon have with Herod?
- What did God tell Ananias about Saul?
11th August, 2020
Good day Students! How are you all doing? I believe you are keeping safe and sound.Always remember that you are safe and secure in God’s hands.
INSTRUCTION:Make sure you document all activities in your note books.
Opposition to the Gospel Message
The attempt by the apostles to spread the gospel was met by stiff oppositions from the Jewish authorities but they continued to preach as the HolySpirit gave them strength and courage.
The Arrest Of Peter and John(Acts 4:1-31)
After Peter and John healed the lame man at the beautiful gate,they began to preach the gospel.The Jewish authorities arrested them and they defended their actions.
Though they were warned not to preach again but they said that they would rather listen to God than men.
The Arrest and Trial Of The Apostles (Acts 5:17-42)
Through the help of the HolySpirit, the apostles converted many Jews to Christianity and this made the Jewish council order their arrest.They were put in prison but the angel of the Lord freed them and they continued to preach.
They were arrested again and brought before the Sahendrin. They asked why they still preached and they said they must obey God rather than men.
The Arrest, Trial and Death Of Stephen Acts 6:8-15, 7:1-60)
Stephen was one of the seven Deacons. He spread the gospel and the Jews opposed him. Different accusations were made against him in relation to Moses, the law, God and the temple. He was able to defend himself. It angered the people when he said he saw Jesus standing at God’s right hand,then they stoned him to death.
Stephen was the first Christian matyr.
Answer these questions
1.Describe the response of the apostles when warned not to preach?
2. Who advised the council to leave the apostles?
3.Mention how Stephen defended himself against the charges made against him.
4th August, 2020
Good day Students!Howare you doing?
Happy New Month! May the Lord do what only Him can do in our lives.We are Victorious in the name of Jesus!
Instruction: Please make sure answers are well documented in your notes.
Fellowship in the Early Church
This describes the friendly feeling among a group of people with similar interests. This feeling of togetherness existed in the early church.
Communal Living In The Early Church
The Election Of Matthias(Acts 1:15-26)
After the Ascension of Jesus, the apostles and the other believers gathered in order to choose the person that will replace Judas Iscariot.
Unanimity in the Early Church (Acts2:41-47,4:32-37)
There was a great sense of togetherness in the early church. They led a communal life.
Problems and their solutions in the Early Christian Community
Fraud in the Early Church(Acts 5:1-11)
Some new Christians like Barnabas sold his property and brought all the proceeds to the Apostles, to be shared among the needy.
A couple;Ananias and Sapphira also sold their property but lied about the proceeds and reaped the consequences.
Discrimination in the Early Church (Acts 6:1-6)
This happened when the Hellenist widows were unfairly treated in the daily distribution of food. The Apostles then asked that seven Deacons be appointed to oversee the daily distribution of food.
Answer these questions
- State the 3 requirements to be considered in selecting a replacement for Judas Iscariot
- Mention 4 things that describe togetherness in the early church.
- What was the consequence of the fraud committed in the early church
- Mention the seven Deacons appointed to oversee the daily distribution of food.
28th July, 2020
Good morning Students! How are you doing?I hope you are keeping safe and taking care.I also believe your notes are updated. Please read all Bible references. God bless you all.
The Mission
The mission of the church was to preach the gospel to all nations
Philip’s work in Samaria (Acts 8:1-25)
Due to the persecution of Christians, Philip fled to Samaria.He proclaimed the gospel and many were converted including Simon the Magician. Peter and John were sent to Samaria to see the work Philip had done. They laid hands on the new converts and they received the HolySpirit. When Simon saw this, he offered Peter money to buy the gift of the HolySpirit. Peter rebuked him for having such a thought and he asked that Peter pray for him so that God will forgive him.
Philip and the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-39)
Philip was led by the angel of the Lord to an Ethiopian Eunuch, a treasure of Candace, the Queen of Ethiopia. He joined his chariot and heard him reading from the book of Isaiah.He did not understand what the scripture was saying, so Philip preached the gospel of Christ to him.The Ethiopian accepted Jesus and was baptized.
Answer these questions
- Discuss the missionary work of Philip in Samaria?
- How were Peter and John of help to him?
- How did the scripture being read by the Ethiopian relate to Jesus?
21st July, 2020
Good day Students! I believe you are fine and keeping safe.We are going to overcome all these. We are Victorious in Christ!
You are to write the scheme of work in your notes and incase you have any already, please make amendments if necessary.
3rd Term Scheme Of Work
Week…………………….Topics
1…………The Ascension, the Holy Spirit, the Mission
(a) The Ascension
(b) The Pentecost
(c) The mission of the church
2……….. Fellowship in the early church
(a) Communal living in the early church
(b) Problems and their solutions in the early Christian Community
3………….. Opposition to the Gospel Message
(a) The arrest of Peter and John
(b) The arrest and trial of the Apostles
4…………..(c) The arrest, trial and death of Stephen
5…………….(d) Saul’s Opposition to the early church
(e) Herod Persecutes the early church
6……………..The Mission to the Gentiles
(a) The conversion of Saul
7……………….The Commissioning and the Mission of Paul
(a) Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus
(b) Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia
(c) Paul and Barnabas at Iconium and Lystra
8……………….The Mission Of Peter and the Council of Jerusalem
(a) Peter in Lydda and Joppa
(b) The Conversion of Cornelius
9…………………(c) Peter’s defence of his Conversion of Cornelius
(d) The meeting of the Council of Jerusalem
10………………Revision
11-12…………..Examination
The Ascension (Acts 1:6-11)
On the day the Ascension will take place, Jesus was with His disciples and he told them to tarry in Jerusalem to receive the gift of the HolySpirit and then they would be witnesses to him to the rest of the world
The Descent Of The HolySpirit on Pentecost Day(Acts 2:1-41)
On the Day of Pentecost which is also known as the Feast Of Weeks, the disciples received the gift of the HolySpirit and they began to speak in different languages. Though some Jews mocked them by saying they were drunk, Peter stood up to explain all that was going on had been prophesied by Joel and he further told them about Jesus.
On that day, about 3,000 people gave their lives to Jesus and became part of the early church.
Answer these questions
- What instruction did Jesus give the disciples before his ascension?
- Mention three signs of the coming of the HolySpirit
- How did Peter explain what was happening to the people?
- What number was added to the church on that day?
14th July,2020
Good day Darling Students! I hope you have been keeping safe and strong.Please continue to do the class activities and document them in your notes. Reading the Bible references is also very important. God bless.
Note:There are objective questions after the submission form. Please answer them in your notes. Thanks.
The Transfiguration(Matt 17:1-3, Mk 9:1-13)
Transfiguration means a change in appearance of a person.Jesus underwent this when his appearance was changed before his disciples. Also, Moses and Elijah appeared to him and they spoke about His imminent death.
Answer these questions
- Mention the disciples with Jesus at the Transfiguration ?
- Which of them spoke about building three booths and for whom?
- What did the voice from heaven say?
- Which instruction did Jesus give the disciples about what they saw? I would also want you to use these questions below to revise the topics we have done thus far. Please, do them in your notes.
INSTRUCTION: Answer these questions in your notes.
7th July, 2020
Good morning Dear Students! How are you doing? I believe you are doing all that you ought to do. May the Lord perfect all that concerns us in Jesus name.
Instruction: Read the Bible References
Mission Of The Disciples
Mission means to be sent out to perform a task. Jesus trained his disciples and when he realized they were ready, he sent them on a trial mission.
The Mission of the Twelve (Matt 10-15, Mk 6:7-13, Lk 9:1-16)
The Mission Of the Seventy (Lk 10:1-24)
Answer these questions
- Define Mission of the Disciples
- Mention 4 instructions given to the Twelve
- State 4 instructions given to the Seventy
- .What was the outcome of the mission of the Disciples
30th June, 2020
Good day Dear Students! How has it been thus far. I hope you have started preparing towards resumption.Looking forward to seeing your lovely faces. God bless.
Instruction: Read all Bible References and answer the questions inside your note.
Sermon on the Mount
The Beatitudes(Matt5:1-12)
The Beatitudes of Jesus describe the state of mind of people that are truly blessed, happy, successful and prosperous. These people meet the demands of the Kingdom by being helped by the HolySpirit.
Christian Commitment: Salt and Light (Matt5:13-16)
Christians are expected to be the salt of the earth by improving and preserving moral and spiritual qualities of life.
Christians as light of the world are to be a source of life and being good examples.
Fulfillment Of The Law(Matt 5:17-48)
Jesus said he did not come to abolish the law and the Prophets but to fulfil them.
Jesus taught on the following:
- Murder: He said the root cause of murder were anger, insult and grudge and so they should be avoided.
- Adultery: Jesus said one should not look at a woman lustfully and also avoid unfaithfulness
- Swearing: Do not swear at all, let your Yes be Yes and your No be No.
- Crime and Punishment: Do not retaliate but make peace with your offender
- Love of Enemies: Jesus said we should love our enemies and even pray for our persecutors.
The Qualities Of A True Christian (Matt 7:1-27)
Jesus expects us to be self disciplined, honest, fair minded, polite, honest, humble, gentle and straight forward, hardworking, selfmotivated and above all leading exemplary lives.
Religious Duties (Matt 6:1-18)
Jesus spoke about the following;
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Almsgiving
- Attitude to wordly possession
Answer these questions
- Describe Christians as Salt of the Earth and Light of the World
- Explain Jesus teaching on Prayer
- Illustrate Jesus teaching on Fasting
- State Jesus teaching on Almsgiving
23rd June, 2020
Good day wonderful Students! I believe you are keeping safe, strong and studious. Be reminded to write the answers to your questions in your note and study the Bible references. Keep striving for excellence. God bless.
Parables Illustrating God ‘s Love
Jesus teaches that love is one of the essential attributes of God.
The lost sheep (Matt 18:12-24, Lk 15:3-7)
Parable Of The Lost Coin (Lk 15:8-10)
The Prodigal Son(Lk 15:11-32)
Parables Illustrating Concern For One Another
These Parables talk about concern for the poor and the needy and also the appropriate use of our wealth.
The Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37)
The Rich Man and Lazarus ( Lk 16:19-31)
Answer these questions
- In the Parable of the lost coin and lost sheep, what did the woman and shepherd do when they found their lost possessions?
- What was the reaction of the elder brother to his father’s attitude to his prodigal brother?
- Why was the Samaritan called ‘Good?
- In the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, does it mean that wealth can lead one to hell?
16th June, 2020.
Good morning Students! I believe you are keeping safe and also using this opportunity to be study very well. Every minute counts. Maximise it well.
You answered your questions well but take note of the following:
1. Luke’s account of Discipleship was on the Call Of Peter. (Simon Peter)
2. The story of the Tower Building and the King going to war emphasises the demand of Discipleship of ‘Counting the Cost’.
I also realize that the reason for some mistakes is because you are not reading the Bible references because you feel you have a foreknowledge of the topic.
INSTRUCTION: Read all Bible references and write the answers to each of these topics in your note. You will be submitting them at resumption. Also submit online with the submission form at the end of the class.
This week, we will be talking about Parables and their different categories.
PARABLES
Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings. The purpose of Jesus teaching in Parables was to teach spiritual truth in an effective and concrete way for everyone to understand.
Parables Of The Kingdom
Parables under this category refers to the rule of God and man’s submission to it. It is also a place where the righteous all over the world will be received. These Parables include The Sower, The Mustard Seed, The Wheat and Tares and The Seed Growing Secretly.
TThe Sower (Matt 13:1-23, Mk 4:1-20)
The Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32, Mk 4:30-32, Lk 13:18-19)
The Wheat and Tares (Matt 13:24-30, 36-43)
The Seed Growing Secretly (Mk 4:26-29)
Answer these questions
- In the Parable of the Sower, mention the various grounds the seeds fell.
- Explain what each of the grounds represent
- Describe what the Parable of the Wheat and Tares mean in relation to judgement.
- What lessons can Christians learn from the Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly.
9th June, 2020
Good morning Students! How are you doing? I believe you are keeping safe and staying strong.
Note: Weekly, there has been the question segment. Besides submitting them online, also write them in your notes so that i can endorse them when we meet by God’s grace.
Discipleship
This is the special training one undergoes to be a true ambassador of his master or teacher.
Call to Discipleship (Mt 4:18-25, Mk 1:16-20, Lk 5:1-11) (Mt 9:9-13, Mk 2:13-17, Lk 5:27-32)
According to Matthew, Jesus was at the Sea of Galilee, where he saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew casting their nets and he asked them to follow him and they did. Jesus also met another set of brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee mending their father’s net. He asked them to follow him and immediately they did.
The Demands of Discipleship(Matt 8:18-22, Luke 9:57-62)
There were three prospective/would be disciples that asked to follow Jesus but each were given conditions. Likewise, Jesus used the stories of the tower building and the King going to war to talk about the requirements of Discipleship.
Answer these questions
- Luke’s account was centered on who and what was the person’s reaction to the call.
- State the response of Jesus to each of the prospective disciples and explain them in relation to the demands of discipleship.
- Relate the demands of discipleship to the stories of the King going to war and the tower building.
2nd June, 2020
Happy New Week Dear Students. I believe you are keeping safe and strong. As you read your lessons, make sure you are reading the Bible references and doing your assignments very well. God bless you all.
The Baptism (Matt 3:13-17, Mk 1:9-11, Lk 3:21-22)
Baptism was a rite performed foreigners to the Jewish religion. The baptism of John was a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
According to Matthew, Jesus came to River Jordan to be baptized by John. Though John refused, Jesus insisted that it was needed to fulfill all righteousness. After the Baptism, the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus as a dove.
Answer these questions
- What did the voice from heaven say?
- According to Luke, what did Jesus do after Baptism?
- Mention 1 importance of Baptism to Christians.
The Temptation Of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13)
Temptation means to force someone to do something evil. Daily, we are faced with one form of temptation or the other but we should not yield to it and rather ask the Holy Spirit to help us. Join me as we look at the temptations of Jesus.
Jesus fasted for a period of forty days and forty nights. Afterwards, he was tempted by the devil. According to Matthew, the devil asked Jesus to turn stone to bread but Jesus refused by quoting the scriptures. In the second temptation, he told him to throw himself down from the pinnacle of temple while in the third temptation, the devil showed Jesus all the glory of the world and said all will be given to him if he bows down to him.
Third Temptation
Jesus was able to overcome all the temptations through the help of the Holy Spirit and His knowledge of the word of God.
Answer these questions.
1. According to Matthew’s account, write the response of Jesus to each temptation.
2. Show how Matthew’s account of the location of the temptation differs from Luke’s account.
3. Mention 1 way you have been tempted and how you were able to overcome.
No Fields Found.Good day students! I believe you are all doing well. Keep staying safe. The Lord will make us Victorious.
Lesson 1
The Birth, Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
The Birth Of Jesus(Matt 1;18-25, Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-40)
The account of the birth of Jesus is found in Matthew and Luke but not in Mark.
According to Matthew, Joseph found Mary pregnant and was about to divorce her when the angel Gabriel explained the conception as the work of the Holy Spirit. The child would be called Jesus and would save His people from their sins.He would be called Emmanuel(God is with us). This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah.
Joseph accepted Mary and looked after her till the child was born.
Answer these questions
- Give the content of the message by the Angel to Joseph in Matthean account.
- Describe the presentation in the temple according to the Lukan account