THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The teachings of Jesus on the role 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

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.
Explain the importance of Pentecost to the Jews. Describe the annual Jewish festivals. Compare Pentecost with Kenyan national celebrations. Analyze the geographical spread of Jews during Pentecost.

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.
Q/A: Review Jewish festivals from Form 1. Map work: Identify places mentioned in Acts 2. Discussion: Significance of 50 days after Passover. Comparison: Jewish festivals vs. Kenyan national days. Assignment: Research on diaspora Jews.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 1-2
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 3-4

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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.

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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
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:
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.

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Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 10-11

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Paul's teachings on prophecy and tongues
Criteria for discerning gifts of the Holy Spirit

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.

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The Bible. Comparison chart of flesh vs. spirit.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 13-14

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

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

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.
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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17
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.

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Charts
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

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.
The Bible. Chart of seven elements of unity.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The vine and the branches
The church as assembly of God
The church as the bride

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

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Causes of disunity in early church - Leadership disputes
Causes of disunity - Meat offered to idols and spiritual gifts
Causes of disunity - Lord's Supper and resurrection
Other causes of disunity in early church

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.
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 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.
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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 20-21
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 22-23

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The Council of Jerusalem
Solutions offered by Paul to disunity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the major problem of Gentile admission to church. Explain the debate over circumcision requirement. Analyze the decisions made at Jerusalem Council. Evaluate the significance of the council for church unity.

Bible reading: Acts 15:1-35. Discussion: Why circumcision was controversial issue. Analysis: Arguments presented by different sides. Q/A: The four requirements for Gentile converts. Reflection: Importance of compromise for unity.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 24-25

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.

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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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 25-26

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy
Understanding prophecy in biblical context
Categories of prophets - True prophets
Early prophets and cultic prophets
False prophets and their characteristics

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.
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.

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).
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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 30-31

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.

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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.

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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

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.
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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
Preservation and compilation 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:
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.
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.

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.
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.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 33-34
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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 36-37

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Comparison between traditional African and Old Testament prophets - Similarities
More similarities and differences

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.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 37-38

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES
PROPHET AMOS

Relevance of Old Testament prophets to Christians
Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how OT prophets reveal God's character and will. Describe prophets' preparation for Jesus Christ. Analyze moral demands made by prophets on all people. Evaluate prophets' challenge to be conscience of communities.

Discussion: What Christians learn from prophetic messages. Analysis: How prophets prepared way for Jesus. Q/A: Universal moral demands of prophetic teaching. Reflection: Being prophetic voices in modern society.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 39-40

PROPHET AMOS

Political and economic background
Social and religious background
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 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.
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: 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.
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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 42-45
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 46-48

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 50-51

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 53-56

PROPHET AMOS

Greed, luxury, and cheating in business
Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 57-59

PROPHET AMOS

Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety
God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians
Judgment on surrounding nations
God's judgment on Israel and Judah

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

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 61-63
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 65-67

PROPHET AMOS

Forms of punishment and call for repentance
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:
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.

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-71

PROPHET AMOS

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

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.

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75

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.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 77-78

PROPHET AMOS
PROPHET AMOS
PROPHET JEREMIAH

Relevance of remnant teaching for Christians
Synthesis of Amos' major teachings
Contemporary applications and Christian discipleship
Background to Prophet Jeremiah - Political context

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.
Apply Amos' teachings to modern Christian living. Identify ways to promote social justice today. Explain authentic worship vs. religious hypocrisy. Evaluate Christian responsibility in society.

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.
Discussion: Practical applications of Amos' message. Action planning: Promoting justice in community. Analysis: Avoiding religious hypocrisy. Q/A: Church's prophetic role in society. Commitment: Personal response to prophetic calling.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-81
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 82-84

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Social and economic background
Religious background and syncretism

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the social conditions in Judah during Jeremiah's time. Explain economic problems and social stratification. Analyze the impact of foreign invasions on society. Evaluate corruption and breakdown of social order.

Discussion: How wars affected Judah's economy and society. Analysis: Rich vs. poor disparity during crisis periods. Q/A: Impact of tribute payments to foreign powers. Case study: Social breakdown during siege conditions.

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The Bible. Information about ancient pagan religions. Pictures of ancient idols. Religious practices comparison chart.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-69

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's personal life and family background
Jeremiah's call - The divine encounter
Jeremiah's commission and mission

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's family background and hometown Anathoth. Explain his priestly heritage and early influences. Analyze his personality traits and emotional nature. Evaluate his role as the "weeping prophet."

Bible reading: Jeremiah 1:1. Discussion: Anathoth as priestly city near Jerusalem. Analysis: How priestly background influenced his ministry. Q/A: Jeremiah's emotional and sensitive nature. Character study: Jeremiah's personality and calling.

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The Bible. Pictures of almond branches.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 70-71

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Evils addressed by Jeremiah - Necromancy and false prophecy
Dishonesty, human sacrifice, and idolatry

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the evil practices that Jeremiah condemned. Explain necromancy and consultation of the dead. Describe the problem of false prophecy in Judah. Analyze Jeremiah's confrontation with false prophets like Hananiah.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 14:14, 27:9, 29:8-9. Discussion: Necromancy as forbidden practice in Israel. Analysis: False prophets promising peace without repentance. Case study: Jeremiah vs. Hananiah (Jeremiah 28). Q/A: How to distinguish true from false prophecy.

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-76

PROPHET JEREMIAH

The Temple Sermon - Content and significance
Reactions to Temple Sermon and relevance for Christians
Jeremiah's teachings on judgment and punishment - Divine judgment announced
Modes of punishment - Military, natural, and spiritual

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's famous Temple Sermon. Explain his call for genuine repentance and reform. Analyze the people's false confidence in the Temple. Evaluate Jeremiah's conditions for remaining in the land.
Explain Jeremiah's announcement of coming judgment on Judah. Describe the reasons for God's judgment. Analyze the certainty and severity of punishment. Evaluate the role of Babylon as God's instrument.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15. Discussion: Context of Temple Sermon delivery. Analysis: "Do not trust in deceptive words: 'This is the temple of the LORD'". Q/A: Conditions for avoiding exile - justice, care for vulnerable, no idolatry. Comparison: Shiloh's destruction as warning.
Bible reading: Jeremiah 5:12-18, 6:1-30. Discussion: Why judgment was inevitable despite warnings. Analysis: Babylon as God's instrument of punishment. Q/A: Specific sins that triggered divine judgment. Timeline: From warning to fulfillment (587 BCE).

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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 78-80
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 83-85

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Symbolic acts related to judgment - Waistcloth and wine jars
Symbolic acts - Celibacy, potter and clay, earthen flask

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's use of symbolic actions to convey God's message. Describe the symbolic act of the linen waistcloth. Analyze the meaning of the wine jars parable. Evaluate the effectiveness of symbolic communication.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 13:1-11, 13:12-14. Demonstration: Burying and retrieving cloth to show decay. Discussion: Wine jars filled and broken symbolizing destruction. Analysis: Why symbolic acts were powerful communication tools. Q/A: How actions reinforced verbal messages.

The Bible. Cloth for demonstration. Empty jars for illustration. Symbolic action examples.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 87-88

PROPHET JEREMIAH

More symbolic acts - Fig baskets and wooden yoke
The fall of Jerusalem and exile

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the vision of two baskets of figs. Explain the symbolism of good and bad figs. Analyze Jeremiah wearing the wooden yoke. Evaluate the message of submission to Babylon.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-28:17. Discussion: Good figs (exiles) vs. bad figs (those remaining). Demonstration: Wearing yoke to symbolize submission. Analysis: Why submission to Babylon was God's will. Q/A: Controversy over Jeremiah's political message.

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The Bible. Historical accounts of siege. Archaeological evidence. Destruction timeline.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 90-91

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Plots against his life
Jeremiah's isolation, mockery, and torture
Jeremiah's arrest, trial, and imprisonment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe various plots against Jeremiah's life. Explain opposition from family, friends, and officials. Analyze Jeremiah's emotional responses to persecution. Evaluate the cost of prophetic ministry.

Bible reading: Jeremiah 11:18-23, 12:6. Discussion: Plot by men of Anathoth (his hometown). Analysis: Even family members turned against him. Q/A: Why people wanted to silence Jeremiah. Character study: Jeremiah's perseverance under persecution.

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The Bible. Ancient prison conditions. Trial procedures. Survival testimonies.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 95-96

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Relevance of Jeremiah's sufferings for Christians
Symbolic acts related to hope - Vision of figs and ox-yoke
Letter to exiles and buying land
The New Covenant prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Jeremiah's sufferings relate to Christian experience. Describe the cost of faithful witness. Analyze God's presence in suffering. Evaluate lessons for modern Christians facing persecution.
Describe Jeremiah's letter to Babylonian exiles. Explain his advice to settle and seek the city's welfare. Analyze his symbolic purchase of land during siege. Evaluate these acts as signs of future hope.

Discussion: How Christians today face similar challenges. Analysis: Remaining faithful when unpopular. Q/A: God's sustaining grace in difficult times. Application: Learning from Jeremiah's example of perseverance. Testimony: Modern examples of Christian suffering.
Bible reading: Jeremiah 29:1-14, 32:1-44. Discussion: Instructions to build houses, plant gardens, marry. Analysis: "Seek the peace of the city where I have sent you". Description: Buying field in Anathoth during siege. Q/A: How these acts demonstrated faith in restoration.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 97-98
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 99-100

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Fulfillment of New Covenant in Christ
Jeremiah's call and its relevance to Christians

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Jesus fulfilled Jeremiah's New Covenant prophecy. Describe the Last Supper as inauguration. Analyze the role of Christ's death and resurrection. Evaluate the spiritual implications for Christians.

Bible reading: Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:6-13. Discussion: Jesus' words "This cup is the new covenant in my blood". Analysis: How Christ's sacrifice established new relationship.

The Bible.
The Bible. Calling experiences. Divine preparation examples. Service testimonies.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 102-103

PROPHET JEREMIAH

Jeremiah's suffering and Christian discipleship
Hypocrisy in worship and call for repentance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the connection between Jeremiah's suffering and Christian discipleship. Describe the cost of following Christ. Analyze the role of suffering in spiritual growth. Evaluate Jesus' predictions about persecution.

Bible reading: Matthew 10:16-25, John 15:18-21. Discussion: "If they persecuted me, they will persecute you". Analysis: How suffering purifies and strengthens faith. Q/A: Finding meaning and purpose in difficulties.

The Bible.
The Bible. Worship authenticity guides. Repentance examples. Self-examination materials.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 103-104

PROPHET JEREMIAH

New Covenant and Christian life
Judgment, punishment, and divine justice
Hope, restoration, and the righteous king
The Temple and Jerusalem in prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Christians live under the New Covenant. Describe the internal nature of God's law. Analyze personal relationship with God. Evaluate the role of the Holy Spirit in covenant life.

Discussion: Law written on hearts vs. stone tablets. Analysis: Individual access to God through Christ. Q/A: Role of Holy Spirit in covenant relationship. Application: Living by internal spiritual principles.

The Bible.
The Bible
The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 104-105