The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - Ways in which God prepared Moses for leadership

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

- Describe the early life of Moses
- Explain how the events in Moses' early life prepared him for leadership
- Appreciate God's plan in preparing individuals for leadership

- Discuss in groups characteristics of a good leader
- Narrate to classmates the story of the birth of Moses and his call to serve God
- Read Exodus 2:1-15 and identify how God prepared Moses for leadership

Why was leadership in Israel important?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 83
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Group discussions

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - Ways in which God prepared Moses for leadership

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

- Analyze how God prepared Moses through his encounter at the burning bush
- Identify the objections Moses raised when called by God
- Value God's presence in preparing leaders

- Read Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 4:1-20 and discuss how the work that Moses was doing prepared him for leadership
- Identify the objections Moses raised and how God addressed them
- Create a chart showing how God prepared Moses for leadership

How did God prepare Moses to lead the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 84
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - Ways in which God prepared Moses for leadership

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

- Analyze how God prepared Moses through his encounter at the burning bush
- Identify the objections Moses raised when called by God
- Value God's presence in preparing leaders

- Read Exodus 3:1-22, Exodus 4:1-20 and discuss how the work that Moses was doing prepared him for leadership
- Identify the objections Moses raised and how God addressed them
- Create a chart showing how God prepared Moses for leadership

How did God prepare Moses to lead the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 84
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus

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

- Identify the roles played by Moses during the Exodus
- Explain how Moses led the Israelites through the Red Sea
- Appreciate the challenges of leadership

- Read Exodus 14:10-16, Exodus 14:21 in turns
- Discuss the roles played by Moses during the crossing of the Red Sea
- Create flash cards with different roles played by Moses during the Exodus

What roles did Moses play as a leader of the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 85
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The roles played by Moses during the Exodus
Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate

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

- Describe how Moses provided for the needs of the Israelites
- Explain how Moses resolved conflicts among the Israelites
- Show willingness to take up leadership roles

- Read Exodus 15:22-25, Exodus 18:5-10, Exodus 18:13-26, Deuteronomy 4:1-6
- Discuss the leadership roles that Moses played during the journey through the wilderness
- Role play how Moses delegated responsibilities to leaders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens

How did Moses solve problems faced by the Israelites?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 86
- Charts
- Flash cards
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 87

- Oral questions - Role play - Observation - Project

The Bible

Leadership in Israel: Moses - The leadership qualities of Moses that Christians can emulate

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

- Explain how Christians can emulate Moses' leadership qualities
- Apply leadership qualities in daily interactions
- Value the importance of good leadership

- Discuss how the leadership qualities of Moses can be applied in their daily lives
- Debate on the advantages of choosing good leaders in society today
- Write a journal on how to be a good leader in the school, church, and the community

How can you apply Moses' leadership qualities in your life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 89
- Charts
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Journal

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Prophecies about the Messiah - Old Testament prophecies

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

- Explain the meaning of prophecy and Messiah
- Identify Isaiah's prophecy about the coming of the Messiah
- Show interest in learning about the prophecies

- In groups brainstorm on the meaning of the term prophecy and share findings with the class
- Buzz on the meaning of the word 'Messiah' and write the meaning on flash cards
- In turns read Isaiah 7:13-14, 9:6-7 and list prophecies about the coming of the Messiah

How were the Old Testament prophecies fulfilled?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 92
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 93

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Check lists

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Prophecies about the Messiah - Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
Prophecies about the Messiah - The annunciation and birth of John the Baptist

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

- Describe how Jesus' birth fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies
- Match the prophecies with their fulfillment in Jesus
- Value the fulfillment of God's promises

- Watch a video clip on prophecies about the Messiah
- Conduct an online/library search on the prophecies about the Messiah and present the points in class
- In turns read Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-32 and summarize how Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies

How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 95
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 96
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

Prophecies about the Messiah - The birth of John the Baptist
Prophecies about the Messiah - How the birth of John the Baptist relates to the coming of Jesus Christ
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Events during the annunciation of the birth of Jesus

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

- Describe the events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist
- Explain the significance of the naming of John the Baptist
- Appreciate God's plan in John's birth

- Read Luke 1:57-66 and describe the birth of John the Baptist
- Discuss why the neighbors were surprised when they learned that the child would not be named after Zechariah
- Write short notes about the birth of John the Baptist

Why was John the Baptist's birth significant?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 98
- Charts
- Pictures
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 99
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 106

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Events during the birth of Jesus
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - The dedication of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Describe the circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth
- Explain the announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds
- Value the significance of Jesus' humble birth

- Read Luke 2:1-20 and outline the events that took place during the birth of Jesus
- Watch a video clip on the birth of Jesus Christ and write the key points on a chart
- Draw/create illustrations of the birth of Jesus Christ

What is the significance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 107
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 109
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - The dedication of Jesus Christ in the Temple

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

- Explain the roles played by Simeon and Anna during Jesus' dedication
- Discuss Simeon's prophecy about Jesus
- Value the role of elderly people of faith

- Discuss what Simeon said about Jesus
- Describe Prophet Anna according to the Bible story
- Compare the dedication of Jesus in the Temple with dedication ceremonies in churches today

What did Simeon and Anna reveal about Jesus?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 110
- Charts
- Pictures

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Jesus in the Temple with elders

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

- Describe the incident of Jesus in the Temple with the elders
- Explain the concern shown by Jesus' parents
- Value the importance of religious education

- Read Luke 2:41-52 and answer questions about Jesus' visit to the Temple
- Describe what Jesus was doing in the Temple according to Luke 2:46
- Draw a picture map on the story of Jesus Christ with the elders in the Temple

Why was Jesus found in the Temple?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 111
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Project

The Early Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Christ - Values Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ

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

- Identify values that Christians learn from Jesus' birth and childhood
- Explain how these values can be applied in daily life
- Desire to practice the values learnt

- In pairs write on flash cards values which Christians learn from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ
- Match events from Jesus' birth and childhood with values they teach
- Discuss how the values identified can help in life

How can you apply values from Jesus' childhood in your life?

- Good News Bible
- Oxford Alive CRE Grade 7 pg. 112
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation - Self-assessment