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

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.
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.

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

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

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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

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

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
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.
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.

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.
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.
The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 10-11
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

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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

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

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

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 14-15

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

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 how spiritual gifts manifest in modern churches. Describe denominations emphasizing specific gifts. Analyze faith healing and miracle working today. Evaluate the role of gifts in church growth.
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: Gifts in different church denominations. Case studies: Pentecostal and charismatic churches. Q/A: Examples of healing and miracles witnessed. Analysis: How gifts help church mission. Field assignment: Interview church members about gifts.
Discussion: How gifts build rather than divide church. Q/A: Paul's message on unity through diversity. Case study: Problems when gifts are misused. Synthesis: Bringing together all teachings on gifts. Assessment: Test on the entire unit.

The Bible.
The Bible
The Bible.

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

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The people of God - Old Testament background

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

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

The Bible.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

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
Other causes of disunity in early church

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.
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 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.
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.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-22
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The Council of Jerusalem

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.

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 24-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions offered by Paul to disunity
Causes of disunity in Kenyan churches today

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.
Charts

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

More causes of disunity in Kenya
Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches
Promoting unity among believers today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe disputes taken to civil courts. Explain misuse of freedom of worship. Analyze differences in sacramental practices. Evaluate varying beliefs about baptism and resurrection.
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.

Discussion: Church cases in Kenyan courts. Analysis: How freedom of worship is sometimes abused. Q/A: Different practices in baptism among churches. Comparison: Various beliefs about resurrection among denominations. Debate: Should churches have uniform practices?
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 24-25
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 25-26

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Definition of terms: Prophet and Prophecy

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

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

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Understanding prophecy in biblical context
Categories of prophets - True prophets

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

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

The Bible.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 28-29

THE WRITING OF PROPHETIC MESSAGES

Early prophets and cultic prophets
False prophets and their characteristics

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.
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: 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.
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 30-31
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

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

Prophets' messages of judgment and hope
Characteristics of true prophets
More characteristics: Authority, symbolic actions, and prayer life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe how prophets foretold punishment for disobedience. Explain prophets' role in offering hope for restoration. Analyze the balance between judgment and mercy in prophetic messages. Evaluate prophets' predictions about future kings and kingdoms.
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: Examples of prophetic warnings (Elijah's drought). Analysis: Messages of hope to exiles in Babylon. Q/A: How prophets balanced punishment with restoration. Bible study: Prophecies about the Messiah.
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.
The Bible. Chart of prophetic characteristics. Examples of prophetic courage.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 32-33
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
John the Baptist and the transition period

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

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 35-36
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