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.
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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

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.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 5-6

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Proof that Jesus is the Messiah
Results of Peter's message and relevance today
Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts - Introduction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Peter proved Jesus' messiahship. Analyze the evidence from Jesus' miracles. Describe the fulfillment of David's prophecies. Evaluate the significance of Jesus' resurrection.

Discussion: Peter's four proofs of Jesus as Messiah. Bible study: Psalms 16:8-11 and 110:1. Q/A: Compare Jesus with other messianic expectations. Analysis: Why resurrection was central to Peter's argument. Written exercise: List evidences of Jesus' messiahship.

The Bible.
The Bible. Statistics on early church growth.
The Bible. Chart of nine spiritual gifts.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 7-8

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The nine spiritual gifts explained

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe each of the nine spiritual gifts in detail. Explain the gift of wisdom and knowledge. Analyze gifts of faith, healing and miracles. Distinguish between prophecy and other gifts.

Detailed exposition: Each gift explained with examples. Discussion: How gifts manifest in modern church. Q/A: Difference between wisdom and knowledge. Case studies: Examples of each gift in action. Group work: Match gifts with their functions.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 10-11

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Distinguishing spirits and speaking in tongues
Paul's teaching on love as supreme gift

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.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 11-12

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Paul's teachings on prophecy and tongues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's detailed teaching on prophecy. Explain the superiority of prophecy over tongues. Describe regulations for using spiritual gifts. Analyze the purpose of orderly worship.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 14. Discussion: Why prophecy is preferred to tongues. Q/A: Paul's regulations for gift usage. Analysis: Maximum of 2-3 speakers rule. Practical application: Orderly worship in modern churches.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 13-14

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Criteria for discerning gifts 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.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 14-15

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The fruit of the Holy Spirit
Manifestation of gifts in the church today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the nine fruits of the Spirit. Explain the significance of each fruit. Describe how fruits manifest in Christian life. Analyze the difference between gifts and fruits.

Bible reading: Galatians 5:22-23. Discussion: Fruit vs. gifts of the Spirit. Analysis: How each fruit appears in Christian character. Q/A: Why fruit is more important than gifts. Practical application: Developing spiritual fruit in daily life.

The Bible.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

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Using spiritual gifts for unity and church building

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Introduction to unity of believers and the people of God
The people of God - Old Testament background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the concept of unity of believers. Explain the meaning of different names for early Christians. Analyze factors that contributed to unity among early Christians. Compare unity among believers with national unity in Kenya.

Q/A: Review different names for early Christians from Acts. Discussion: Meaning of unity in various contexts. Comparison: Factors for unity in Kenya vs. early church. Brainstorming: Challenges facing unity in modern church. Bible reading: Galatians 3:28.

The Bible.
The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 15-16

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The people of God in the New Testament

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the New Testament concept of people of God. Describe characteristics of God's people according to 1 Peter 2:9-10. Analyze how believers become God's people through faith. Evaluate the universal nature of God's people.

Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:9-10. Discussion: Difference between Old and New Testament people of God. Analysis: Meaning of "chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation". Q/A: How faith rather than ancestry determines membership. Reflection: Living as God's special people.

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

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.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 19-20

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The church as the bride
Causes of disunity in early church - Leadership disputes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concept of church as bride of Christ. Describe the marriage imagery in Old and New Testaments. Analyze the wedding preparations and expectations. Evaluate the eternal nature of the union.

Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 21:1-2. Discussion: Old Testament background of Israel as bride. Analysis: New Jerusalem as bride prepared for husband. Q/A: What makes a bride beautiful for wedding. Reflection: Preparing for eternal union with Christ.

The Bible.
Charts
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 19-20

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity - Meat offered to idols and spiritual gifts

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.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-22

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity - Lord's Supper and resurrection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the abuse of Lord's Supper in Corinth. Explain how social divisions affected communion. Analyze disagreements about resurrection of the body. Evaluate the impact of these problems on church unity.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 15:12-58. Discussion: How rich and poor were divided at Lord's Supper. Analysis: Why some doubted bodily resurrection. Q/A: Paul's correction on proper communion observance. Reflection: Importance of unity at communion.

The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 22-23

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

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 UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Promoting unity among believers today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify practical ways to promote church unity. Explain the role of ecumenical movements. Describe how individual Christians can contribute to unity. Evaluate the importance of unity for effective evangelism.

Discussion: Role of National Council of Churches of Kenya. Analysis: How unity helps in evangelism and social service. Q/A: Individual responsibility for promoting unity. Practical planning: Unity projects for local community. Assessment: Test on the entire unit.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 26-27

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy
Understanding prophecy in biblical context

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

Categories of prophets - True prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different categories of Old Testament prophets. Explain the classification of Major prophets. Describe Minor prophets and their characteristics. Distinguish between Canonical and Early prophets.

Bible exploration: Books of Major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel). Discussion: Why some are called "major" and others "minor". Analysis: Length and content of prophetic books. Q/A: Difference between Canonical and Early prophets.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 29-30

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

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' roles and functions in society
Prophets' messages of judgment and hope

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline the various roles prophets played in Israel. Explain prophets as conscience of kings. Describe prophets' work in condemning social evils. Analyze prophets as preachers of practical monotheism.

Case studies: Nathan confronting David, Elijah challenging Ahab. Discussion: How prophets fought idolatry. Analysis: Prophets condemning social injustice. Q/A: Prophets as authoritative preachers of righteousness.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 31-32

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Characteristics of true prophets

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.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe prophets' authority and courage in speaking. Explain use of symbolic actions in prophetic ministry. Analyze prophets' prayer life and withdrawal for revelation. Evaluate how prophets emulated God's attributes.

Case studies: Symbolic actions (Hosea's marriage, Isaiah walking naked, Jeremiah's clay pot). Discussion: Source of prophetic authority. Analysis: Moses' 40 days on mountain. Q/A: How prophets lived holy lives.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34

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

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

Jesus as the suffering servant and humble king

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jesus as fulfillment of Isaiah's suffering servant. Explain how Jesus differed from Jewish messianic expectations. Analyze Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on donkey. Evaluate Zechariah's prophecy about humble king.

Bible study: Isaiah 53, Zechariah 9:9-10. Discussion: Why suffering Messiah was unexpected. Analysis: Contrast between political and spiritual kingship. Q/A: How Jesus brought peace rather than war.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 37-38

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Comparison between traditional African and Old Testament prophets - Similarities
More similarities and differences
Relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians

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.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 37-38