JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Opposition and persecution

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

Describe the plot against Jeremiah's life by his relatives
Explain Jeremiah's lament about isolation and loneliness
Analyze the people's mockery of unfulfilled prophecies
Evaluate God's encouragement to remain steadfast
Apply lessons about faithful service despite opposition

Bible readings: Jeremiah 11:18-23, 15:10-21, 17:14-18
Discussion: Jeremiah's hometown rejection
Character study: Jeremiah's emotional struggles
Q/A: Why relatives opposed him
Role play: Jeremiah's isolation experience

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 95-96

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Physical persecution and imprisonment

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

Describe Jeremiah's torture by Pashhur the priest
Explain his arrest and trial for blasphemy
Analyze his imprisonment and rescue by Ebed-melech
Evaluate Jeremiah's defense during trial
Assess the courage required for prophetic ministry

Bible readings: Jeremiah 20:1-6, 26, 37-38
Narration: Jeremiah's arrest and beating
Discussion: False charges of treason and blasphemy
Character study: Ebed-melech the Ethiopian's courage
Q/A: Jeremiah's three-point defense
Debate: Speaking truth vs keeping peace

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 96-97

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Symbolic acts related to hope and restoration - Vision of two baskets of figs
Symbolic acts related to hope and restoration - The ox yoke, letter to exiles and buying land

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

Describe the vision of good and bad figs
Explain good figs representing faithful exiles
Interpret bad figs as those who remained in rebellion
Analyze God's surprising perspective on exile
Evaluate God's promise of restoration for the faithful

Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10
Visual demonstration: Two baskets with different fruits
Discussion: God's presence beyond Jerusalem
Q/A: Why exiles were considered "good"
Reflection: Finding God in difficult circumstances

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 99

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

The New Covenant - Characteristics and significance

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

Define the term "new covenant" in Jeremiah's context
Explain characteristics of the new covenant
Compare old covenant (Sinai) with new covenant
Analyze individual responsibility vs collective guilt
Evaluate God's promise to write law on hearts

Bible readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34, 32:37-41
Comparison chart: Old vs New Covenant
Discussion: Law written on hearts vs stone tablets
Q/A: Individual responsibility for sin
Analysis: God's initiative in forgiveness
Theological discussion: Internal vs external religion
Personal reflection: Covenant relationship with God

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 100-101

JEREMIAH'S TEACHINGS ON SUFFERING AND HOPE

Fulfillment and relevance of Jeremiah's teachings for Christians

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

Relate Jeremiah's call to Jesus' ministry
Compare Jeremiah's suffering to Christ's passion
Explain New Testament fulfillment of new covenant
Apply Jeremiah's teachings to modern Christian life
Evaluate lessons for contemporary church leadership

Bible readings: Matthew 26:28, Luke 22:20, Hebreus 8:6-13
Comparison study: Jeremiah and Jesus
Discussion: Prophetic ministry costs and rewards
Case studies: Modern prophetic voices
Q/A: New covenant in Christian worship
Group work: Applications for church leaders today
Action planning: Living courageously for truth
Closing prayer: Commitment to faithful service

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 102-105

NEHEMIAH

Background to Nehemiah - Political context

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

Outline the political situation during Nehemiah's time
Explain the Persian conquest of Babylon
Describe the three waves of return from exile
Identify key Persian kings and their policies
Analyze the impact of Persian rule on Judah

Bible reading: Nehemiah 1:1-4, 2:1-10
Historical narration: Persian Empire expansion
Timeline study: Cyrus, Darius, Artaxerxes reigns
Map work: Persian Empire territories
Discussion: Return from exile in phases
Q/A: Persian policy toward subject peoples
Character introduction: Nehemiah as cup-bearer

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 106-109

NEHEMIAH

Background to Nehemiah - Socio-economic and religious context

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

Describe the socio-economic conditions of exiles in Babylon
Explain the religious practices during exile
Identify challenges faced by returnees
Analyze the integration of exiles into Babylonian society
Evaluate the preservation of Jewish identity

Bible reading: Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 137
Discussion: Life in exile vs life in Judah
Analysis: Economic opportunities for deportees
Q/A: How Jews preserved their faith in exile
Comparison: Exiles vs "poor of the land"
Study: Religious practices without Temple
Reflection: Maintaining faith in foreign land

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 109-113

NEHEMIAH

Nehemiah's call and mission

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

Describe Nehemiah's position as cup-bearer
Explain the news that moved Nehemiah to action
Analyze Nehemiah's response to the crisis
Identify the king's permission and provisions
Evaluate Nehemiah's diplomatic skills

Bible reading: Nehemiah 1:1-2:10
Character study: Nehemiah's background and role
Discussion: The broken wall and gates of Jerusalem
Analysis: Nehemiah's emotional response
Q/A: Significance of cup-bearer position
Role play: Nehemiah approaching the king
Evaluation: Divine calling vs human initiative

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 113-117

NEHEMIAH

Prayer in the life of Nehemiah - Characteristics and occasions
Importance of prayer in Christian life

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

Identify occasions when Nehemiah prayed
Describe characteristics of Nehemiah's prayers
Explain the content of his confession prayer
Analyze the role of fasting in his prayer life
Evaluate prayer as preparation for action

Bible reading: Nehemiah 1:5-11, 4:4-9, 6:9
Analysis: Structure of Nehemiah's prayers
Discussion: Prayer and fasting combination
Q/A: Confession of national sins
Study: Praise, confession, petition in prayer
Comparison: Different types of prayers by Nehemiah
Personal reflection: Learning from Nehemiah's prayer life

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 113-116

NEHEMIAH

Nehemiah's leadership - Qualities and characteristics

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

Identify Nehemiah's leadership qualities
Describe his diplomatic and organizational skills
Explain his ability to mobilize people
Analyze his courage and determination
Evaluate his selfless service

Bible reading: Nehemiah 2:11-20, 4:13-23
Character analysis: Leadership traits
Discussion: Nehemiah's inspection of the wall
Q/A: Mobilization techniques used
Case study: Dealing with opposition
Analysis: Division of labor in wall building
Comparison: Modern leadership vs Nehemiah's style

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 117-121

NEHEMIAH

Problems experienced by Nehemiah

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

Describe opposition from external enemies
Explain internal conflicts among the Jews
Identify attempts to harm Nehemiah personally
Analyze socio-economic problems faced
Evaluate Nehemiah's solutions to these problems

Bible reading: Nehemiah 4:1-23, 5:1-13, 6:1-14
Character study: Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem
Discussion: External opposition and ridicule
Analysis: Internal exploitation and debt problems
Q/A: Plots against Nehemiah's life
Problem-solving study: Nehemiah's responses
Modern application: Handling opposition in leadership

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 121-125

NEHEMIAH

Lessons Christians learn from Nehemiah's experiences and leadership

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

Apply Nehemiah's faith and courage to modern Christian life
Explain lessons about prayer and planning
Identify qualities needed for Christian leadership
Evaluate Nehemiah's example for contemporary leaders
Encourage commitment to faithful service

Discussion: Nehemiah's example for modern Christians
Group work: Leadership lessons for church and society
Case studies: Modern leaders following Nehemiah's example
Q/A: How to combine prayer with action
Personal reflection: Areas for leadership development
Action planning: Serving God in modern context
Commitment session: Faithful leadership pledge

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 125-127

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Renewal through the Mosaic Law - Ezra reads the law

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

Describe the gathering for reading the law
Explain the community's response to the law
Identify the role of Ezra in restoration
Analyze the significance of public law reading
Evaluate the people's emotional response to God's word

Bible reading: Nehemiah 7:72b-8:12
Discussion: Importance of the seventh month in Jewish calendar
Character study: Ezra as teacher and scribe
Q/A: Why people wept when hearing the law
Analysis: Community participation (men, women, children)
Reflection: Response to God's word today
Demonstration: Public reading of scripture

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 128-130

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

The Feast of Booths and community response

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

Explain the observance of the Feast of Booths
Describe the construction of temporary shelters
Analyze the historical significance of the feast
Identify the connection to wilderness wandering
Evaluate the revival of ancient practices

Bible reading: Nehemiah 8:13-18
Discussion: Symbolism of living in temporary shelters
Historical study: Feast of Booths in Leviticus 23:42-43
Q/A: Why this feast had not been observed for so long
Analysis: Restoration of genuine ancient practice
Comparison: Harvest festivals in different cultures
Activity: Planning community celebration

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 130

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

The Renewal of the Covenant - Prayer and confession

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

Describe the community's prayer of confession
Explain the historical recital in the prayer
Identify elements of praise and confession
Analyze God's faithfulness vs Israel's unfaithfulness
Evaluate the role of Levites in leading worship

Bible reading: Nehemiah 9:1-37
Analysis: Structure of the confession prayer
Timeline study: God's dealings with Israel from creation to exile
Discussion: Fasting, sackcloth, and ashes as signs of repentance
Q/A: Why confession preceded covenant renewal
Character study: Role of Levites in worship
Personal reflection: Elements of true confession

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 130-131

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Agreement and provisions of the covenant
Dedication of the wall and community celebration

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

Identify who entered into the covenant agreement
Explain the specific provisions of the agreement
Describe obligations regarding marriage with foreigners
Analyze Sabbath and holy day observance requirements
Evaluate temple support and tithing commitments

Bible reading: Nehemiah 10:1-40
List study: People who signed the agreement
Analysis: Specific covenant obligations
Discussion: Separation from foreign marriages
Q/A: Temple support and firstfruits offerings
Comparison: Old covenant vs New covenant obligations
Modern application: Christian commitment and dedication

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 131-132

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Nehemiah's reforms - Separation from foreigners and temple reform

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

Explain the policy of separation from foreigners
Describe the reform of temple administration
Identify the expulsion of Tobiah from temple
Analyze the restoration of proper tithing system
Evaluate the need for exclusive community identity

Bible reading: Nehemiah 13:1-14
Discussion: Reading of Deuteronomy 23:3-5
Analysis: Genealogical enrollment for community membership
Q/A: Why Tobiah was given temple rooms
Study: Restoration of Levites and singers
Debate: Exclusivism vs inclusivism in religious community
Historical context: Threats to Jewish identity

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 133-135

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Nehemiah's reforms - Sabbath observance and marriage policies

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

Describe violations of Sabbath observance
Explain Nehemiah's measures to protect the Sabbath
Identify problems with mixed marriages
Analyze the language issue in mixed marriages
Evaluate Nehemiah's enforcement methods

Bible reading: Nehemiah 13:15-31
Discussion: Commercial activity on Sabbath
Analysis: Nehemiah's warning about God's wrath
Q/A: Why children couldn't speak Hebrew
Study: Solomon's example regarding foreign wives
Debate: Cultural preservation vs integration
Modern application: Sabbath observance for Christians

The Bible

KLB BK III Pg 134-136

THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Comparison with Jesus' life and contemporary application
The meaning and importance of Christian ethics

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

Compare Nehemiah's prayerfulness with Jesus' prayer life
Contrast Nehemiah's exclusivism with Jesus' inclusiveness
Analyze similarities in reforming temple worship
Evaluate differences in handling opposition
Apply lessons for modern Christian leadership and community

Bible readings: Luke 6:12, 11:1-13, Matthew 21:12-13
Comparison chart: Nehemiah vs Jesus
Discussion: Prayer as preparation for ministry
Analysis: Temple cleansing by both leaders
Q/A: Different approaches to community boundaries
Case studies: Modern Christian leadership challenges
Action planning: Building inclusive Christian communities
Commitment: Faithful leadership in contemporary context

The Bible
The Bible, Story extracts, Definition charts

KLB BK III Pg 136-139

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Principles of Christian Ethics - Internal guides (Conscience)
Principles of Christian Ethics - Internal guides (Knowledge, free will, intuition, feelings)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss internal guides as basis of Christian ethics. Explain the role of conscience in moral decision making. Identify steps in making decisions based on conscience.

Exposition on conscience as internal guide; Discussion of four steps in conscience-based decisions; Analysis of driver-cyclist ethical dilemma scenario

The Bible, Textbook scenarios, Decision-making worksheets
The Bible, Limitation examples, Self-reflection materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 3-4

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Principles of Christian Ethics
Sacred Scriptures as basis of Christian Ethics

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Highlight external guides as basis of Christian ethics. Discuss the role of authoritative persons and rules. Explain traditional African morality as external guide.

Discussion of authoritative persons and rules; Analysis of Traditional African morality; Examination of changing customs (cultural taboos, gender roles)

The Bible, Cultural examples, Discussion guides
The Bible, Biblical timeline, Contemporary issue examples

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 5-6

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

The Christian Community as basis of Christian Ethics
Natural Law and Situational Ethics
Christian Values - Love and Honesty

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite roles of Christian community in shaping morality. Discuss church authority in moral guidance. Compare different church approaches to moral teaching.

Discussion of church authority structures; Comparison of mainline vs Pentecostal churches; Analysis of church statements on moral issues

The Bible, Church structure charts, Sample statements
The Bible, Romans passage, Debate scenarios
The Bible, Love type charts, Honesty scenarios

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 7-8

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Christian Values - Justice, Respect and Humility

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss justice and fairness as Christian values. Explain respect and humility as Christian virtues. Analyze biblical examples of these values.

Scripture study on God's justice (Psalms 89:14); Analysis of prophets condemning injustice; Discussion of respect and humility with biblical examples

The Bible, Prophet materials, Value scenarios

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 11-13

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Christian Values - Perseverance and Chastity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss perseverance and persistence as Christian values. Explain chastity as Christian virtue. Cite biblical examples of perseverance and chastity.

Scripture study on biblical perseverance (Noah, Moses, Jesus); Analysis of prayer persistence (Luke 18:1-8); Discussion of chastity and sexual purity

The Bible, Perseverance examples, Purity guidelines

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 13-14

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Life Skills - Critical and Creative Thinking
Life Skills - Decision Making

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define life skills and their importance. Discuss critical thinking as life skill. Explain creative thinking and its applications.

Definition and categorization of life skills; Analysis of prophets using critical thinking; Study of Jesus' creative responses and God's creativity

The Bible, Life skills charts, Thinking examples
The Bible, Decision scenarios, Genesis 3 materials

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 14-16

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Life Skills - Self-Esteem and Assertiveness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Discuss self-esteem and its importance. Explain assertiveness as life skill. Analyze biblical examples of self-esteem and assertiveness.

Discussion of self-esteem building; Biblical examples (David, Solomon, apostles); Analysis of assertiveness (Moses, Joseph) vs aggression

The Bible, Self-esteem tools, Assertiveness examples

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 17-19

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Integration of Christian Ethics in Daily Life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply Christian ethical principles to contemporary issues. Demonstrate decision-making using Christian values. Create action plans for ethical living.

Analysis of Gidraf's ethical dilemma; Application of Christian values to modern situations; Development of personal ethical action plans

The Bible, Gidraf case study, Action plan templates

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 1-19

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Review and Assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Review all concepts covered in Christian Ethics. Assess understanding of Christian values and life skills. Prepare for examinations.

Comprehensive review of ethics, values and life skills; Practice examination questions; Peer teaching and concept synthesis

The Bible, Review materials, Practice papers

KLB Secondary CRE Form 4, Pages 1-19