The Church

The Early Church - Characteristics
The Early Church - Learning and Fellowship

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

- Discuss the characteristics of the Early Church
- Describe how the Early Church exhibited devotion to preaching
- Appreciate the importance of preaching in church today

- In pairs, read and discuss Acts 2:41-47
- Identify characteristics of the Early Church from the passage
- Discuss how the Early Church was devoted to preaching
- Write points in exercise books
- Present to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 107)
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 108)
- Resource persons

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Breaking bread and Prayer
The Early Church - Generosity and Respect

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

- Explain how the Early Church practiced breaking of bread
- Describe how prayer was an integral part of the Early Church
- Appreciate the importance of prayers in the life of a Christian

- In groups, read Acts 2:41-47
- Discuss how breaking bread and prayer were practiced in the Early Church
- Compare with similar practices in churches today
- Make notes and present to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 108)
- Bible (Acts 2:41-47)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 109)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Modern Church Parallels
The Early Church - Miracles: Healing of the lame man

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

- Compare characteristics of the Early Church with the church today
- Identify similarities between the Early Church and modern church
- Appreciate the relevance of Early Church practices today

- Read the summary on how the church today exhibits characteristics of the Early Church
- In groups, identify additional ways the church today demonstrates characteristics of the Early Church
- Write findings and present to class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 110)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Bible
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 111)
- Bible (Acts 3:1-16)

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Peter's speech after healing
The Early Church - Healing of the sick and possessed

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

- Explain Peter's message after healing the lame man
- Describe the reaction of the people to the miracle
- Appreciate the role of miracles in spreading the gospel

- Read Acts 3:1-16 focusing on Peter's speech after the healing
- Discuss Peter's explanation of the source of healing power
- Outline lessons learnt from Peter's message
- Make notes in exercise books

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 112)
- Bible (Acts 3:1-16)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 113)
- Bible (Acts 5:12-16)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Paul and Silas: Meeting the fortune-teller
The Early Church - Paul and Silas in prison

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

- Narrate how Paul and Silas met the woman with the evil spirit
- Explain what happened when Paul cast out the evil spirit
- Appreciate the courage shown by Paul in confronting evil

- Read Acts 16:16-34 in turns
- Discuss the encounter between Paul, Silas and the woman with the evil spirit
- Analyze the consequences of Paul's action
- Make notes in exercise books

How can you apply lessons learnt from the story of Paul and Silas in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 113)
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 114)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Prison earthquake and conversion
The Early Church - Lessons from Paul and Silas

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

- Narrate the events surrounding the earthquake in prison
- Explain how the jailer and his household got converted
- Appreciate God's intervention in difficult situations

- Read Acts 16:16-34 focusing on the earthquake and the jailer's conversion
- Discuss the miraculous events and their impact
- Identify lessons from the conversion of the jailer
- Present findings to the class

How can you apply lessons learnt from the story of Paul and Silas in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 114)
- Bible (Acts 16:16-34)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 115)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Early Church - Church attendance and spiritual growth
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Jesus' teachings

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

- Explain the importance of church attendance for spiritual growth
- Describe activities undertaken in church for spiritual growth
- Desire to attend church regularly

- Discuss the importance of attending church regularly
- Create and maintain a personal journal on church attendance
- Sing a familiar worship song in class
- Discuss lessons learned from the song

How can you apply lessons learnt from the Early Church in your life?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 115)
- Personal journals
- Song links
- Digital devices
- Bible (John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts

- Observation - Journal assessment - Oral questions

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Teaching and leading
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Empowerment and glorification

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

- Explain how the Holy Spirit teaches and leads Christians
- Describe how the Holy Spirit reminds Christians of Jesus' teachings
- Appreciate the teaching role of the Holy Spirit

- Read John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8 focusing on teaching and leading
- Discuss how the Holy Spirit teaches and leads believers
- Share personal experiences of the Holy Spirit's guidance
- Write points in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 116)
- Bible (John 14:15-26, 16:5-15, Acts 1:7-8)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of knowledge
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of power

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

- Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Describe the gifts of wisdom, knowledge and distinguishing between spirits
- Appreciate the importance of these gifts in the church

- Search for the meaning of "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" using digital devices
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 and list the nine gifts
- Discuss the gifts of wisdom, knowledge and distinguishing between spirits
- Present findings to the class

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 117)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts of divine utterance
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Classification

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

- Describe the gifts of speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues and prophecy
- Explain how these gifts operate in the church today
- Appreciate the spiritual communication these gifts enable

- Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 focusing on gifts of divine utterance
- Discuss the nature and operation of speaking in tongues, interpretation and prophecy
- Share examples of how these gifts are used in the church today
- Make notes in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 118)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 119)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Importance in church
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Cults and false religion

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

- Explain the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Identify how different gifts contribute to church growth
- Appreciate the diversity of gifts in the body of Christ

- Brainstorm on the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the church today
- Discuss specific ways each gift benefits the church
- Write points on a poster for display
- Present findings to the class

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 119)
- Bible (1 Corinthians 12)
- Posters
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 120)
- Bible
- Charts

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentations

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Idol worship and extremism
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Devil worship

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

- Describe the characteristics of idol worship and religious extremism
- Explain the dangers of these practices
- Utilize discerning gifts to avoid idol worship and religious extremism

- Search for the meaning of idol worship and religious extremism
- Discuss their characteristics and dangers
- Identify biblical warnings against these practices
- Write findings on a chart for class display

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 121)
- Bible
- Charts
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 122)

- Observation - Chart assessment - Written assignments

The Church

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Discerning true religion
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Biblical discernment

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

- Describe how to discern true religion from false religion
- Explain biblical guidelines for discernment
- Appreciate the importance of spiritual discernment

- Share experiences on how to discern true religion from false religion
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3,10
- Discuss how to utilize the word of God for discernment
- Write findings in exercise books

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 123)
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:1, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Peter 2:1, Galatians 5:19-23, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3,10)
- Charts
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

The Church
Christian Living Today

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Guidance in daily life
Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage causes

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

- Explain how the Holy Spirit guides Christians in daily life
- Describe ways to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance
- Desire to be guided by the Holy Spirit

- Prepare a talk on the dangers of cults, devil worship, religious extremism and idol worship
- Discuss ways the Holy Spirit guides believers in daily decisions
- Share personal examples of seeking spiritual guidance
- Write a report on the experience

How do you utilize the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 124)
- Bible
- Reports
- Digital devices
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 126)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Report assessment - Talk assessment

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage consequences
Courtship and Marriage - Moral values against early marriage

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

- Describe the consequences of early marriage
- Analyze how early marriage affects education and health
- Commit to completing education before marriage

- Discuss the consequences of early marriage in groups
- Identify effects on education, health, and future prospects
- Write points in exercise books
- Present points to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 127)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 128)
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:12)

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Life skills against early marriage
Courtship and Marriage - Meaning of courtship

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

- Identify life skills needed to avoid early marriage
- Explain how each life skill helps prevent early marriage
- Desire to develop these life skills

- Discuss life skills needed to avoid early marriage in groups
- Complete a crossword puzzle on life skills
- Explain how each skill helps in avoiding early marriage
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 129)
- Crossword puzzles
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 130)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Puzzle completion - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Partner qualities
Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital virtues

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

- Identify qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Explain the importance of each quality
- Appreciate the need for careful consideration in partner selection

- In pairs, discuss qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 and analyze its meaning
- Discuss how the message helps in choosing the right partner
- Write findings in exercise books

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 131)
- Bible (2 Corinthians 6:14-15)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 132)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Importance of courtship
Courtship and Marriage - Biblical view of marriage

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

- Explain the importance of courtship before marriage
- Describe how courtship contributes to successful marriages
- Appreciate the value of getting to know a partner before marriage

- Interview a resource person on the meaning of courtship and its importance
- Ask questions on the importance of courtship before marriage
- Prepare PowerPoint slides or write summary notes on a chart
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 133)
- Resource person
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 134)
- Bible (Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Interview reports - Presentations

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital counseling
Courtship and Marriage - Debate on courtship

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

- Explain the meaning and purpose of pre-marital counseling
- Describe the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Appreciate the importance of guidance before marriage

- Discuss the meaning of pre-marital counseling
- In groups, discuss the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Write points from the discussion in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 135)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource person
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 136)
- Debate notes

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Biblical teachings
Responsible Parenthood - Irresponsible parenting

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

- Explain the meaning of responsible parenthood
- Identify biblical teachings on responsible parenthood
- Appreciate the importance of responsible parenting

- Interpret a picture on good parenting and answer questions
- Read and discuss Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:21
- Identify lessons from these verses on responsible parenthood
- Present findings to the class

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 139)
- Bible (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:21)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 141)
- Posters
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Avoiding unplanned families
Responsible Parenthood - Moral values for planned families

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

- Explain the meaning of unplanned families
- Identify ways of avoiding unplanned families
- Desire to plan properly for family formation

- Brainstorm on ways of avoiding unplanned families
- Write points on a chart
- Present points to the class
- Discuss additional ways of avoiding unplanned families

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 142)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 143)

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Shaping character
Responsible Parenthood - Instilling moral values

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

- Explain the meaning of character formation
- Describe the role of parents in shaping children's character
- Appreciate the influence of parents on character development

- Read and analyze characteristics of two types of parents
- Discuss which parent is likely to raise children of good character
- Appraise the role of parents in shaping children's character
- Write points in exercise books

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 143)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 144)
- Debate notes

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Good parenting drama
Leisure - Forms of leisure

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

- Explain the meaning of good parenting
- Demonstrate good parenting through dramatic presentation
- Appreciate biblical principles of parenting

- Discuss the meaning of good parenting
- Prepare drama on good parenting with specific scenarios
- Assign roles ensuring gender balance
- Stage the drama and get feedback
- Write a report on the experience

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 145)
- Drama costumes
- Props
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 147)
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Observation - Drama assessment - Report assessment

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Active and passive leisure
Leisure - Biblical view on idleness

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

- Distinguish between active and passive leisure
- Give examples of both forms of leisure
- Explain the importance of balancing both forms

- Discuss the two forms of leisure: active and passive
- Identify examples of each form
- Discuss the importance of balancing both forms
- Write points in exercise books

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 148)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 149)
- Bible (1 Timothy 5:13, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 19:15)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Youth misuse of leisure
Leisure - Alcohol and substance effects

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

- Identify ways youths misuse leisure today
- Explain the causes of misuse of leisure
- Desire to use leisure time constructively

- In groups, discuss why and how youth misuse leisure today
- Identify specific examples of leisure misuse
- Discuss the reasons behind these behaviors
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 150)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 151)
- Resource materials

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Moral values against substance use
Leisure - Life skills against substance use

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

- Identify Christian moral values that help avoid alcohol and drug use
- Explain how to utilize these values
- Appreciate the protection these values provide

- Identify Christian moral values needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use
- Discuss how to utilize the moral values
- Write points on a chart
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 152)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 153)

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Debate on idleness
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian teachings

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

- Participate in a debate on idleness
- Articulate arguments for or against the motion
- Draw conclusions on the dangers of idleness

- Prepare to debate the motion 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop'
- Choose proposers and opposers
- Debate the motion
- Summarize lessons learnt from the debate

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 154)
- Debate notes
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 155)
- Bible (Deuteronomy 8:18, Ecclesiastes 5:10-19, Proverbs 15:27, Matthew 6:24-27)

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian view on poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Love of money

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

- Identify Christian views on poverty
- Explain biblical teachings on helping the poor
- Develop empathy for those in poverty

- Read Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18 on Christian views of poverty
- Discuss the biblical approach to poverty
- Make a presentation using charts or digital devices
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 157)
- Bible (Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 158)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Kingdom hindrance
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Vices from love of money

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

- Explain how love of money can hinder one from inheriting the Kingdom of God
- Identify biblical warnings about wealth
- Appreciate the dangers of materialism

- Read Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:13-21
- Outline lessons learnt from these Bible verses
- Discuss how love of money can hinder inheriting God's Kingdom
- Make notes in exercise books

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 159)
- Bible (Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:13-21)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 160)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Causes of poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Remedies for poverty

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

- Identify causes of poverty in society today
- Analyze how these factors contribute to poverty
- Show concern for addressing poverty issues

- Search for information on causes of poverty
- In groups, discuss various causes of poverty
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 161)
- Resource materials
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 162)

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Ethical acquisition
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Integrity in wealth

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

- Explain the meaning of ethics and ethical ways of acquiring wealth
- Identify ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
- Appreciate ethical standards in wealth creation

- Discuss the meaning of ethics and ethical ways of acquiring wealth
- Identify ethical ways of acquiring wealth as a youth
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 163)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource materials
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 164)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Credible business

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

- Identify business ideas suitable for youth
- Start and maintain a simple business
- Value honesty and accountability in business

- In groups, brainstorm and develop business ideas
- Start a simple business venture
- Write and keep a journal on the progress of the business
- Share progress with teacher/parent/guardian

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 165)
- Business journals
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Journal assessment - Business evaluation