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

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.
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.

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.
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. Role-play materials.
The Bible.
The Bible. events. Visual aids on wind and fire.
The Bible.
The Bible. Chart comparing Peter's message with Joel's prophecy.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 2-3
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 5-6

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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:
Describe the results of Peter's Pentecostal sermon. Explain the call to repentance and baptism. Analyze the growth of early Christian community. Evaluate the relevance of Pentecostal experience for modern Christians.

Bible reading: Acts 2:37-41. Discussion: The crowd's response to Peter's message. Analysis: Significance of 3000 baptisms. Brainstorming: How Pentecost relates to modern evangelism. Q/A: Importance of vernacular languages in spreading Gospel.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 8-9

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The nine spiritual gifts explained
Distinguishing spirits and speaking in tongues

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

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
Manifestation of gifts in the church today

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 14-15
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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
Unity in the body of Christ
The vine and the branches

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.
Explain Jesus' teaching on vine and branches. Describe the relationship between Christ and believers. Analyze the consequences of remaining/not remaining in Christ. Evaluate the conditions for bearing fruit.

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.
Bible reading: John 15:1-10. Discussion: Significance of vine imagery in Old Testament. Analysis: What it means to "remain in Christ". Q/A: Consequences of being cut off from vine. Reflection: How to bear much fruit as Christians.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

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
Solutions offered by Paul to disunity

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.
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.

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.
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 23-24
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
THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Promoting unity among believers today
Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy

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

Understanding prophecy in biblical context
Categories of prophets - True prophets
Early prophets and cultic 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.
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.

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.
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 28-29
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 29-30

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

False prophets and their characteristics

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

The importance of prophets in Israel
How prophets received God's call and messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the central role of prophets in Israel's life. Describe prophets as mediators between God and people. Analyze how prophets received and communicated God's messages. Evaluate prophets' role in socio-economic, political, and religious spheres.

Discussion: Primary role of prophets as God's messengers. Analysis: Different ways prophets received revelations. Q/A: Prophets' use of "Thus says the Lord". Case study: How prophets influenced national decisions.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 30-31

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
More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life
The writing of prophetic messages - Content and types

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.
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.

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.
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.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

How prophetic messages were recorded

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain why prophetic messages needed to be written down. Describe the role of scribes in recording prophecies. Analyze the example of Jeremiah and Baruch. Evaluate how oral traditions were preserved by disciples.

Case study: Jeremiah 36:1-4 on dictating to Baruch. Discussion: Why written records were necessary. Analysis: King Jehoiakim burning the scroll. Q/A: Role of prophetic disciples in preservation.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 34-35

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Preservation and compilation of prophetic messages
Relationship between Old Testament and New Testament

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

Messianic prophecies and their fulfillment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe prophecies about Davidic descendant. Explain Isaiah's prophecies about the Messiah. Analyze Jeremiah's prophecy of New Covenant. Evaluate how Jesus fulfilled messianic expectations.

Bible study: 2 Samuel 7:13-14, Isaiah's messianic passages. Discussion: Jesus acknowledged as "Son of David". Analysis: New Covenant inauguration at Last Supper. Q/A: Why Jews expected political rather than suffering Messiah.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

John the Baptist and the transition period
Jesus as the suffering servant and humble king
Comparison between traditional African and Old Testament prophets - Similarities

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.
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.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37
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

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

Political and economic background
Social and religious background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe political stability during Jeroboam II's reign. Explain economic prosperity and wealth concentration. Analyze the rising threat of Assyrian empire. Evaluate the gap between rich and poor in Israel.

Bible reading: 2 Kings 14:23-29. Discussion: Jeroboam II as warrior king expanding borders. Analysis: Assyrian threat under Tiglath-Pileser III (745-727 BCE). Case study: Wealth concentrated in cities vs. rural poverty. Q/A: Legal exploitation of peasant farmers.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 42-45

PROPHET AMOS

The call of Amos and confrontation with Amaziah
Lessons from Amos' call and the five visions introduction
Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession

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.
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 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.
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 46-48
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 49-50

PROPHET AMOS

Visions of plumb line and summer fruits - Inevitable judgment
Vision of altar destruction and modern significance of visions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the third vision of plumb line and crooked wall. Describe the fourth vision of basket of ripe summer fruits. Analyze the significance of Amos' silence in these visions. Evaluate Israel being "ripe for destruction."

Bible reading: Amos 7:7-9, 8:1-3. Demonstration: Plumb line as builder's tool for checking walls. Analysis: Israel like crooked wall about to collapse. Discussion: Summer fruits as timing metaphor for judgment. Q/A: Why Amos stopped interceding for Israel.

The Bible.
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 50-51

PROPHET AMOS

Social justice teachings - Slavery, exploitation, and sexual immorality

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 53-56

PROPHET AMOS

Breaking laws on pledges, bribery, and corruption
Greed, luxury, and cheating in business

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain God's laws on garments taken as pledges. Describe corruption in law courts and bribery practices. Analyze how rich violated lending laws for profit. Evaluate the breakdown of justice system in Israel.

Bible reading: Exodus 22:26-27, Deuteronomy 24:10-13, Amos 5:10-15. Discussion: Why poor person's garment shouldn't be kept overnight. Analysis: How elders took bribes and perverted justice. Q/A: Examples of oppression in city gates and courts. Modern application: Current corruption in Kenya.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 56-57

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today
Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety
God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians

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.
Describe worship practices at Bethel and Gilgal. Explain the problem of ritual without righteousness. Analyze how worshippers combined ceremony with injustice. Evaluate God's rejection of hypocritical worship.

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.
Bible reading: Amos 4:4-5, 5:21-27. Discussion: Difference between true and false worship. Analysis: Why God hated feasts and rejected sacrifices. Q/A: Worship of idols alongside Yahweh. Comparison: Proper vs. hypocritical worship practices.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 59-61
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 61-63

PROPHET AMOS

Judgment on surrounding nations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain God's judgment on Syria, Philistia, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab. Describe specific crimes committed by each nation. Analyze the "three transgressions and four" formula. Evaluate God's universal moral demands on all peoples.

Bible reading: Amos 1:3-2:3. Discussion: War crimes, slave trading, treaty breaking. Map work: Locate nations mentioned in judgments. Analysis: God's moral standards apply to all nations. Q/A: Universal nature of divine justice.

The Bible

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 65-67

PROPHET AMOS

God's judgment on Israel and Judah
Forms of punishment and call for repentance

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

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain relevance of Amos' judgment message for Christians. Describe God's universal moral expectations today. Analyze balance between divine judgment and mercy. Evaluate how Christians should face challenges with hope.

Discussion: God's judgment applies to all nations today. Analysis: Christian responsibility for righteous living. Q/A: Learning from exile for facing modern challenges. Application: Trusting God's sovereignty in difficulties. Reflection: Personal and national accountability.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 71-72

PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of election for Christians
The Day of the Lord - Expectations vs. reality
Relevance of Day of the Lord for Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Christians as New Israel, chosen people. Describe Christian election and responsibilities. Analyze dangers of presuming on God's favor. Evaluate moral obligations of Christian calling.
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: 1 Peter 2:9. Discussion: Christians as "chosen race, royal priesthood". Analysis: Election brings responsibility, not just privilege. Q/A: How Christians should understand their calling. Application: Living up to election responsibilities.
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.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 75-77

PROPHET AMOS

The remnant concept and restoration promises

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define remnant as faithful survivors of judgment. Explain Amos' teaching about sieving Israel. Describe restoration of Davidic kingdom. Analyze material prosperity in restored land.

Bible reading: Amos 9:8-15. Discussion: Remnant as grain vs. chaff in sieve. Analysis: Restoration under new Davidic king. Description: Great harvests, rebuilt cities, return from exile. Example: Elijah and 7,000 faithful to God.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 78-80

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