THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the concept of the Holy Spirit in biblical context. Explain the Christian doctrine of Trinity. Outline Jesus' teachings about the Holy Spirit's role. Analyze the significance of Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit.

Bible readings: John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8. Q/A: Review the concept of the Trinity from Form 2. Discussion on the Spirit's role in creation and Old Testament. Group work: Identify roles of the Holy Spirit as taught by Jesus.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 1-2

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus' teachings on the Holy Spirit's functions
The Day of Pentecost - Background and significance
The events of Pentecost

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the Holy Spirit as advocate, counselor and comforter. Explain how the Spirit reveals truth about God. Discuss the Spirit's role in forgiving sins. Evaluate the Spirit's work in exposing sinful hearts.

Narrations: Teacher explains the meaning of advocate and counselor. Discussion: Compare Jesus as advocate with Holy Spirit's role. Case study: Peter's discernment of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). Practical application: How the Spirit guides Christians today.

The Bible. Role-play materials.
The Bible.
The Bible. events. Visual aids on wind and fire.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 2-3

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Peter's background and leadership
Peter's message on the Day of Pentecost
Proof that Jesus is the Messiah
Results of Peter's message and relevance today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Peter's background as a disciple. Explain Peter's relationship with Jesus. Describe Peter's denial and restoration. Analyze Peter's leadership role among apostles.

Q/A: Review Peter's life from Form 2. Narrations: Peter's call by Jesus. Discussion: Peter's role in the inner circle. Character study: Peter's courage and weaknesses. Assignment: Compare Peter before and after Pentecost.

The Bible.
The Bible. Chart comparing Peter's message with Joel's prophecy.
The Bible. Statistics on early church growth.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 5-6

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts - Introduction
The nine spiritual gifts explained

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define spiritual gifts according to Paul. Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. Explain the source and purpose of spiritual gifts. Analyze the problems in Corinthian church regarding gifts.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Assignment: List the nine spiritual gifts. Discussion: Difference between gifts and talents. Q/A: Why Corinthians overemphasized speaking in tongues. Explanation: Paul's correction to the Corinthians.

The Bible. Chart of nine spiritual gifts.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 9-10

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Distinguishing spirits and speaking in tongues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the gift of distinguishing spirits. Describe speaking in tongues (glossolalia). Analyze the gift of interpretation of tongues. Evaluate the unity purpose of all gifts.

Bible study: 1 Corinthians 12:10. Discussion: How to discern true from false spirits. Explanation: Difference between tongues and interpretation. Q/A: Paul's analogy of the human body. Practical application: Using gifts for church unity.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 11-12

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Paul's teaching on love as supreme gift
Paul's teachings on prophecy and tongues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's teaching on the supremacy of love. Explain why love is greater than other gifts. Describe the characteristics of love. Analyze love as the greatest virtue.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 13. Discussion: Why love surpasses all gifts. Analysis: Love in prayer, preaching, and action. Character study: What love is and is not. Reflection: How to demonstrate love in daily life.

The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 12-13

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Criteria for discerning gifts of the Holy Spirit
The fruit of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify criteria for distinguishing true from false gifts. Explain how to recognize genuine spiritual gifts. Analyze Jesus' teaching on recognizing true prophets. Evaluate the fruit of the Spirit as a test.

Bible reading: Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, Galatians 5:16-26. Discussion: Difference between flesh and spirit. Q/A: How to identify false prophets. Analysis: Contrasting works of flesh with fruit of Spirit. Written exercise: List criteria for discerning gifts.

The Bible. Comparison chart of flesh vs. spirit.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 14-15

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Manifestation of gifts in the church today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify how spiritual gifts manifest in modern churches. Describe denominations emphasizing specific gifts. Analyze faith healing and miracle working today. Evaluate the role of gifts in church growth.

Discussion: Gifts in different church denominations. Case studies: Pentecostal and charismatic churches. Q/A: Examples of healing and miracles witnessed. Analysis: How gifts help church mission. Field assignment: Interview church members about gifts.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Using spiritual gifts for unity and church building
Introduction to unity of believers and the people of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze how gifts promote church unity. Explain the proper use of spiritual gifts. Describe the role of love in exercising gifts. Evaluate the impact of gifts on evangelism and church growth.

Discussion: How gifts build rather than divide church. Q/A: Paul's message on unity through diversity. Case study: Problems when gifts are misused. Synthesis: Bringing together all teachings on gifts. Assessment: Test on the entire unit.

The Bible
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The people of God - Old Testament background
The people of God in the New Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline factors that contributed to unity among Israelites. Explain the covenant between God and Abraham. Describe the role of Moses in uniting Israelites. Analyze the significance of the Ten Commandments for unity.

Q/A: Review Abraham's covenant from Form 1. Discussion: Role of Moses during Exodus. Analysis: How Ten Commandments promoted unity. Comparison: Old Testament people of God vs. New Testament. Assignment: List factors that united Israelites.

The Bible.
Charts
The Bible. Comparison chart

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The body of Christ - Biblical foundation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Paul's teaching on the church as body of Christ. Describe the analogy of human body parts. Analyze the role of different members in the body. Evaluate the importance of each member's contribution.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Discussion: How human body functions as unity. Analysis: Application of body analogy to church. Q/A: What happens when body parts don't cooperate. Group work: Identify different roles in church body.

The Bible. Diagram of human body. Chart of church roles and functions.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Unity in the body of Christ
The vine and the branches

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline elements of unity according to Ephesians 4:1-12. Explain the seven unities centered on Trinity. Describe virtues needed for maintaining unity. Analyze how spiritual gifts promote unity.

Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-12. Discussion: The seven "ones" in Ephesians 4. Analysis: How humility, gentleness, patience promote unity. Q/A: Role of apostles, prophets, evangelists in unity. Practical application: Building unity in local church.

The Bible. Chart of seven elements of unity.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The church as assembly of God
The church as the bride

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the meaning of "church" (ekklesia). Explain the church as assembly of God's people. Describe different meanings of "church" today. Analyze Paul's marriage analogy for church unity.

Discussion: Different meanings of word "church". Bible reading: Ephesians 5:21-32. Analysis: Church as assembly vs. building vs. denomination. Q/A: How marriage illustrates church unity. Comparison: Husband-wife relationship with Christ-church relationship.

The Bible. Visual aids showing different meanings of church.
The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 19-20

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity in early church - Leadership disputes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the main causes of disunity in Corinthian church. Explain disputes over church leadership. Describe the rivalry between followers of different leaders. Analyze Paul's solution to leadership disputes.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Discussion: Why Corinthians formed parties around leaders. Analysis: Followers of Paul, Apollos, Peter, and Christ. Q/A: Paul's argument about Christ not being divided. Case study: Modern leadership disputes in churches.

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 20-21

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity - Meat offered to idols and spiritual gifts
Causes of disunity - Lord's Supper and resurrection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the problem of eating meat offered to idols. Describe the conflict between strong and weak Christians. Analyze the misuse of spiritual gifts in Corinth. Evaluate Paul's solutions to these problems.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 8, 12-14. Discussion: Why eating idol meat was controversial. Analysis: How spiritual gifts created division. Q/A: Paul's advice on considering weaker Christians. Practical application: Modern equivalent situations.

The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-22

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Other causes of disunity in early church
The Council of Jerusalem

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify additional problems causing disunity. Explain disputes over head covering during worship. Describe issues of sexual immorality in the church. Analyze problems with marriage, divorce, and civil court cases.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 5, 6:1-11, 7, 11:2-16. Discussion: Cultural issues affecting early church. Analysis: How moral problems divided the church. Q/A: Paul's solutions to various disputes. Comparison: Early church problems vs. modern church issues.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions offered by Paul to disunity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's comprehensive solutions to church divisions. Explain the principle of love as supreme solution. Describe the importance of considering others. Analyze the role of proper worship in maintaining unity.

Review of 1 Corinthians solutions. Discussion: How love solves all problems. Analysis: Paul's practical advice for different situations. Q/A: Why love is the "most excellent way". Synthesis: Bringing together all of Paul's solutions.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity in Kenyan churches today
More causes of disunity in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify modern causes of church disunity in Kenya. Explain formation of splinter groups. Describe misunderstanding of spiritual gifts today. Analyze discrimination within churches.

Brainstorming: Current problems dividing Kenyan churches. Discussion: Why new denominations keep emerging. Case studies: Examples of church splits in Kenya. Analysis: How material issues cause divisions. Field assignment: Interview about church unity challenges.

The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches
Promoting unity among believers today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Suggest solutions to problems causing disunity in Kenya. Explain the role of love in solving church problems. Describe how churches can respect each other's differences. Analyze the importance of focusing on essential Christian beliefs.

Brainstorming: Solutions to identified problems. Discussion: How to maintain unity amid diversity. Analysis: Role of church leadership in promoting unity. Q/A: What are essential vs. non-essential Christian beliefs. Action planning: Steps for promoting unity in local churches.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 25-26

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the terms prophet and prophecy. Explain the Hebrew and Greek origins of the word prophet. Identify other terms used to describe prophets. Distinguish between prophets and prophetesses in the Old Testament.

Q/A: Review prophets studied in Form 1 (Moses, Elijah, Nathan, Samuel). Discussion: Meaning of prophetes and nabi. Brainstorming: Other names for prophets (messenger, watchman, seer). Bible study: Examples of prophetesses (Miriam, Deborah, Hulda).

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Understanding prophecy in biblical context
Categories of prophets - True prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain prophecy as God's revealed truth. Describe the role of predictions in prophecy. Analyze how prophets dealt with present, past, and future events. Evaluate prophecy as recognized institution in Israel.

Discussion: Prophecy vs. fortune telling. Analysis: How prophets interpreted current events. Q/A: Relationship between prophecy and Holy Spirit. Bible reading: Examples of predictive prophecy. Assignment: Research prophecy in New Testament.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Early prophets and cultic prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Early prophets and their communities. Explain the role of cultic prophets in worship. Analyze prophetic guilds or schools. Evaluate the work of prophets in religious centers.

Discussion: Elijah and Elisha as leaders of prophetic communities. Analysis: Role of prophets at Bethel and Jerusalem. Q/A: How cultic prophets worked with priests. Case study: Prophetic communities and their influence.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 30-31

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

False prophets and their characteristics
The importance of prophets in Israel

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify characteristics of false prophets. Explain how false prophets operated. Describe the challenge they posed to true prophets. Analyze examples of conflicts between true and false prophets.

Discussion: How to distinguish false from true prophets. Case study: Elijah vs. prophets of Baal. Analysis: Jeremiah vs. Hananiah conflict. Q/A: Why false prophets were dangerous to Israel. Assignment: Research modern false prophets.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

How prophets received God's call and messages
Prophets' roles and functions in society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe different ways prophets received God's call. Explain visions, voices, and ordinary events as revelation methods. Analyze the compelling nature of prophetic calling. Evaluate prophets' response to divine calling.

Bible study: Amos 3:8, Jeremiah 20:9 on compulsion to prophesy. Discussion: Visions (burning bush, Ezekiel's wheels). Analysis: Ordinary events with prophetic significance. Q/A: Why prophets couldn't resist God's call.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Prophets' messages of judgment and hope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe how prophets foretold punishment for disobedience. Explain prophets' role in offering hope for restoration. Analyze the balance between judgment and mercy in prophetic messages. Evaluate prophets' predictions about future kings and kingdoms.

Discussion: Examples of prophetic warnings (Elijah's drought). Analysis: Messages of hope to exiles in Babylon. Q/A: How prophets balanced punishment with restoration. Bible study: Prophecies about the Messiah.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Characteristics of true prophets
More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify key characteristics of genuine prophets. Explain how prophets heard and obeyed God's voice. Describe prophets' belief in monotheism and covenant relationship. Analyze prophets' understanding of God's holiness and justice.

Discussion: Different ways God revealed Himself to prophets. Analysis: Prophets' absolute commitment to monotheism. Q/A: How prophets stood for covenant relationship. Case study: Prophets' courage in facing opposition.

The Bible. Chart of prophetic characteristics. Examples of prophetic courage.
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

The writing of prophetic messages - Content and types
How prophetic messages were recorded

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the three types of content in prophetic books. Explain prophetic sayings and oracles. Describe first-person and third-person narratives. Analyze the structure and organization of prophetic literature.

Bible study: Examples of prophetic oracles (Isaiah 28, Amos 1:3-3:2). Discussion: First-person narratives (Isaiah 6, Jeremiah 1). Analysis: Third-person accounts of prophetic activities. Q/A: How prophetic books were organized.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Preservation and compilation of prophetic messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe how disciples preserved prophetic traditions. Explain the compilation process over time. Analyze how messages were organized by themes. Evaluate the use of prophetic messages by later generations.

Discussion: Isaiah's instruction to disciples (Isaiah 8:16). Analysis: How traditions about Isaiah were incorporated in 2 Kings. Q/A: Thematic organization of oracles. Example: Jeremiah 26:17-18 quoting Micah.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 35-36

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Relationship between Old Testament and New Testament
Messianic prophecies and their fulfillment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Old Testament points to salvation history. Describe God's promise to Abraham about blessing nations. Analyze Jesus' attitude toward the Law of Moses. Evaluate how Jesus fulfilled rather than destroyed the Law.

Bible study: Genesis 12:3 and Matthew 5:17. Discussion: Jesus as descendant of Abraham and David. Analysis: Jesus' summary of Law in love commandments. Q/A: How Jesus set higher standards than Mosaic Law.

The Bible.
The Bible. Chart of messianic prophecies and fulfillment. Timeline of Jesus' ministry.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 35-36

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

John the Baptist and the transition period
Jesus as the suffering servant and humble king

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain John the Baptist as forerunner of Messiah. Describe prophecies about John's ministry (Malachi, Isaiah). Analyze John's role in preparing for Jesus. Evaluate John as the last Old Testament prophet.

Bible study: Isaiah 40:3-5, Malachi 3:1, Luke 3:1-20. Discussion: John's baptism of repentance. Analysis: John's recognition of Jesus as Messiah. Q/A: Jesus' commendation of John as greatest prophet.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Comparison between traditional African and Old Testament prophets - Similarities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify similarities between African and OT prophets. Explain common calling by God for both. Describe similar roles in warning about dangers. Analyze comparable expectations of moral integrity.

Discussion: Examples of African prophets (Mugo wa Kibiru, Syokimau). Comparison: How both were called by God. Analysis: Both warned about disasters and invasions. Q/A: Similar moral expectations for both.

The Bible. Information about African traditional prophets. Comparison chart of similarities.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 37-38

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

More similarities and differences
Relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe more similarities (healing roles, resistance to oppression). Explain key differences in authority sources. Analyze differences in scope and hereditary nature. Evaluate the unique features of each prophetic tradition.

Continued comparison: Both performed healing roles. Analysis: Differences in source of authority (God vs. ancestors).

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 38-39

PROPHET AMOS

Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context
Political and economic background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the historical background of Prophet Amos. Describe Amos' personal life, occupation, and ministry period. Explain the significance of a Judean prophet sent to Israel. Analyze the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah.

Q/A: Review prophets from previous units. Map work: Locate Tekoa, Israel's boundaries. Discussion: Amos as shepherd and sycamore tree tender. Timeline: Contemporary kings (786-743 BCE Israel, 783-742 BCE Judah). Analysis: Why God sent Judean prophet to Northern Kingdom.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 41-44

PROPHET AMOS

Social and religious background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify social problems and moral decline during Amos' time. Explain corruption in law courts and declining morality. Describe religious hypocrisy in Northern Kingdom. Analyze worship centers and idolatrous practices.

Discussion: How wealth led to social corruption and bribery. Analysis: Sexual immorality and breakdown of covenant brotherhood. Map work: Locate Bethel, Gilgal, Samaria as worship centers. Q/A: Combining Yahweh worship with idols (Sakkuth, Kaiwan).

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 45-46

PROPHET AMOS

The call of Amos and confrontation with Amaziah
Lessons from Amos' call and the five visions introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the compelling nature of Amos' prophetic call around 758 BCE. Explain Amos' ministry at Bethel shrine. Analyze the confrontation with Amaziah the priest. Evaluate Amos' response about his calling and background.

Bible reading: Amos 1:1, 3:8, 7:10-17. Discussion: Lion's roar metaphor for irresistible divine call. Analysis: Amaziah's accusation and order to leave Israel. Role play: Confrontation between Amos and Amaziah. Q/A: Amos' defense - not professional prophet but called by God.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 46-48

PROPHET AMOS

Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession
Visions of plumb line and summer fruits - Inevitable judgment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the first vision of locust plague threatening Israel's crops. Explain the second vision of supernatural fire. Analyze Amos' intercession for Israel in both visions. Evaluate God's merciful response to prophetic prayer.

Bible reading: Amos 7:1-6. Discussion: Locusts consuming crops after king's taxation. Analysis: Fire threatening to consume subterranean waters and earth. Q/A: Amos pleading "How can Jacob stand? He is so small!" Compare: Moses' intercession (Exodus 32:11-14).

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 49-50

PROPHET AMOS

Vision of altar destruction and modern significance of visions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the fifth vision of altar destruction at Bethel. Explain complete judgment with no escape possible. Analyze how God still speaks through visions today. Evaluate the role of visions in modern church guidance.

Bible reading: Amos 9:1-4. Description: Destruction of altar and all worshippers. Discussion: No hiding place from God's judgment. Analysis: Examples of modern prophetic visions in churches. Q/A: How visions help in church decisions and leadership.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 51-53

PROPHET AMOS

Social justice teachings - Slavery, exploitation, and sexual immorality
Breaking laws on pledges, bribery, and corruption

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define social justice and responsibility in biblical context. Describe how poor were enslaved and exploited in Israel. Explain sexual immorality and temple prostitution. Analyze breaking of God's laws on treatment of fellow Israelites.

Bible reading: Amos 2:6-8. Discussion: Selling righteous for silver, needy for sandals. Analysis: Legal exploitation through debt and land seizure. Description: Temple prostitution and sexual sins. Q/A: How covenant brotherhood was violated.

The Bible
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 53-56

PROPHET AMOS

Greed, luxury, and cheating in business

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe excessive luxury of rich at expense of poor. Explain false security of wealthy leaders. Analyze cheating practices by merchants and traders. Evaluate violations of fair business laws.

Bible reading: Amos 4:1-3, 6:1-8, 8:4-6. Discussion: Rich women compared to "cows of Bashan". Analysis: Leaders sitting "at ease" feeling "secure". Description: False scales, overcharging, poor quality goods. Q/A: Merchants eager to end religious festivals for business.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 57-59

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today
Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify modern social evils Amos would condemn in Kenya. Explain how Christians should respond to social injustice. Analyze the church's role in promoting justice. Evaluate practical ways to combat corruption and exploitation.

Brainstorming: Social evils in Kenya (corruption, exploitation, sexual immorality). Discussion: Christian responses to injustice. Analysis: Church as conscience of society. Action planning: Combating injustice through advocacy, education, example. Q/A: Successful justice movements.

The Bible.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 59-61

PROPHET AMOS

God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians
Judgment on surrounding nations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Amos' call for justice flowing like waters. Describe what true religion means according to Amos. Analyze relationship between worship and social behavior. Evaluate how Christians can avoid insincere worship.

Bible reading: Amos 5:24 - "Let justice roll down like waters". Discussion: True worship involving whole life commitment. Analysis: Connection between ritual and ethical behavior. Q/A: Ensuring worship reflects genuine faith. Case study: Examples of authentic Christianity.

The Bible.
The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 63-65

PROPHET AMOS

God's judgment on Israel and Judah

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe God's judgment pronounced on His chosen people. Explain why Israel would receive heavier punishment. Analyze Israel's specific sins inviting judgment. Evaluate privilege and responsibility of divine election.

Bible reading: Amos 2:4-16, 3:1-2. Discussion: Why Israel least expected judgment. Analysis: Greater punishment for greater privilege. List: Israel's sins (idolatry, injustice, immorality, hypocrisy). Q/A: Accountability of chosen people.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 67-68

PROPHET AMOS

Forms of punishment and call for repentance
Relevance of judgment teachings for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe various punishments God would send to Israel. Explain invasion, pestilence, earthquake, eclipse, famine of God's word, exile. Analyze Amos' call for individual repentance. Evaluate possibility of escape through righteousness.

Bible reading: Amos 5:14-17, 6:9-11, 8:9-13, 9:2-4. Discussion: Progression from military to natural to spiritual disasters. Analysis: Individual responsibility vs. national guilt. Q/A: "Seek good and not evil, that you may live". Timeline: Prophecy to 721 BCE fulfillment.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-71

PROPHET AMOS

Israel's election - Concept, misunderstanding, and God's universal activity
Relevance of election for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define biblical concept of election and covenant relationship. Explain Israel's misunderstanding of divine favor. Describe God's work among all nations. Analyze God's freedom to choose and reject peoples.

Bible reading: Amos 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:7. Discussion: Election for service, not privilege. Analysis: "Are you not like Ethiopians to me?" Q/A: God bringing other peoples to their lands. Comparison: True vs. false understanding of election.

The Bible. Covenant relationship info. Chart of God's universal activity. Election concepts comparison.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 72-74

PROPHET AMOS

The Day of the Lord - Expectations vs. reality

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Israel's expectations of Day of the Lord. Explain Amos' reversal of popular hopes. Analyze the Day as darkness rather than light. Evaluate cosmic signs and universal mourning.

Bible reading: Amos 5:18-20, 6:3-5, 8:7-13. Discussion: Popular expectation vs. Amos' warning. Analysis: Day of terror for rich oppressors. Metaphor: Escaping lion to meet bear and snake. Description: Eclipse, earthquake, mourning customs.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 75-77

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of Day of the Lord for Christians
The remnant concept and restoration promises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christian understanding as Second Coming of Christ. Describe Jesus' return as Lord and Judge. Analyze Christian preparation for Parousia. Evaluate importance of righteous living in expectation.

Discussion: Day of Lord as Second Coming. Bible reading: Mark 13:32-36 on unknown timing. Analysis: How Christians should prepare for return. Q/A: Judgment day for everyone's actions. Reflection: Personal readiness for Christ's coming.

The Bible. .
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 77-78

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of remnant teaching for Christians
Synthesis of Amos' major teachings
Contemporary applications and Christian discipleship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christians as faithful remnant through grace. Describe hope for righteous while sinners face judgment. Analyze God's preservation of faithful witnesses. Evaluate Christian role in world redemption.

Bible reading: Romans 11:5. Discussion: Christians as remnant chosen by grace. Analysis: Hope that only unrepentant perish. Q/A: God's faithfulness through faithful people. Application: Christians as witnesses to world.

The Bible.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-81