Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of Learning CRE - Meaning of Christian Religious Education
Importance of Learning CRE - Importance of studying CRE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the meaning of Christian Religious Education
- Explain how CRE deals with God's revelation to human beings
- Show appreciation for CRE as a subject of study

- Discuss in groups the meaning of Christian Religious Education and write points on charts
- Interpret pictures showing learners using different sources to learn CRE
- Search for the meaning of CRE using available sources and present findings to class

What is Christian Religious Education and how does God reveal Himself to human beings?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 1
- Reference books
- Internet access
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 2
- Charts
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of Learning CRE - How CRE promotes moral and spiritual development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how learning CRE helps in moral and spiritual development
- Prepare a personal journal reflecting how CRE has changed their behaviour
- Show commitment to applying CRE lessons in daily personal conduct

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Prepare a one-week personal journal on how learning CRE has changed behaviour using the provided format
- Discuss the lessons learnt from the personal journal entries
- Present findings in class on how CRE helps in day-to-day life

How does learning Christian Religious Education promote moral and spiritual growth in a person?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 3
- Personal journals
- Exercise books

- Observation - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of Learning CRE - CRE and positive behaviour change

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe specific ways in which learning CRE changes personal behaviour
- Give examples of positive behaviour change inspired by CRE learning
- Embrace harmonious living as a value promoted through CRE

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review and discuss the Take Note points on how CRE changes behaviour: supporting others, living peacefully, appreciating differences
- Discuss situations from daily life where these behaviour changes can be practised
- Write a personal commitment statement on behaviour change in exercise books

In what specific ways does learning CRE change the way we treat and relate with others?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 4
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Introduction to Christian Religious Education

Importance of Learning CRE - Values acquired through CRE and their application
Importance of Learning CRE - Review and consolidation of Strand 1

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values acquired through learning CRE
- Explain how CRE promotes sound moral and religious values in society
- Show willingness to apply CRE values when interacting with others

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss values acquired through CRE and how they are applied in day-to-day life
- Prepare flashcards with messages promoting sound moral and religious values and display them
- Carry out a library search on values needed for harmonious living and discuss situations where they apply

How does Christian Religious Education equip learners with values for harmonious living in society?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 5
- Flashcard materials
- Library books
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 7
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Observation - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Features of God's creation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify features that make up God's creation in the surroundings
- Describe the different types of features found in nature
- Show appreciation for God's creation in the environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, identify and discuss features of God's creation in the surroundings and write points on charts
- Take a nature walk within the school compound to observe creation features
- Draw, colour and name one observed feature and display drawings in class

What features of God's creation can you identify in your surroundings?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 8
- Charts
- Coloured pencils

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Creation

Accounts of Creation - The first biblical account of creation
Accounts of Creation - The second biblical account of creation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Narrate the first biblical account of creation in Genesis 1–2:4b
- Sequence what God created on each of the seven days
- Appreciate the orderliness and perfection of God's work of creation

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, read Genesis 1 and 2 in turns and retell the accounts of creation
- Summarise what was created on each day in a table and present to class
- Watch or discuss a video clip on the biblical accounts of creation

Why is the creation of human beings described as the climax of God's work?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 9
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 11
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Similarities and differences between the two accounts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compare the similarities and differences between the two biblical accounts of creation
- Prepare a presentation on the identified similarities and differences
- Value the complementary nature of the two accounts of creation

- Search the internet or library for similarities and differences between the two accounts of creation
- Read and discuss the comparison table of the two accounts prepared by fellow learners
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation or chart on the similarities and differences

How do the two biblical accounts of creation complement each other?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 13
- Bible
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Accounts of Creation - Attributes of God from the biblical accounts of creation
Accounts of Creation - Values from the biblical accounts and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify attributes of God as revealed in the biblical accounts of creation
- Explain the meaning of each attribute of God identified
- Show reverence for God as the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss the meaning of the word "attribute" and identify attributes of God
- Search the internet or library for attributes of God from the creation accounts
- Write attributes on a chart, present to the class and display in the classroom

What does the biblical account of creation reveal about God's character?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 15
- Bible
- Internet access
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 16
- Flashcard materials
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Biblical teaching on human responsibilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the biblical teaching on responsibilities given to human beings over animals, fish and birds
- Identify different types of animals, fish and birds from the Bible
- Appreciate the God-given role of human beings as caretakers of living creatures

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, identify and discuss different types of animals, fish and birds and draw labelled examples on charts
- Search the internet for different types of wild and domestic animals, fish and birds
- Read Genesis 2:15–20 and James 3:7 and discuss the biblical teaching on human responsibilities

What responsibilities did God give human beings over animals, fish and birds?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 18
- Bible
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Ways of protecting animals, fish and birds

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways in which human beings can protect animals, fish and birds
- Explain why Christians should protect living creatures
- Show responsibility in caring for animals, fish and birds

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss how to protect animals, fish and birds and write points on charts
- Interpret pictures showing people protecting or caring for animals, fish and birds
- Discuss how Christians apply biblical teaching to protect and care for these living creatures

Why is it important for Christians to protect and care for animals, fish and birds?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 19
- Charts
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Reasons for caring for living creatures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State reasons why Christians take care of animals, fish and birds
- Discuss how good stewardship helps in conserving God's creation
- Embrace the Christian value of responsibility in caring for living creatures

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss why Christians take care of animals, fish and birds and write points in exercise books
- Discuss the meaning of good stewardship and why it is important for animals, fish and birds
- Prepare a talk on why Christians should care for animals, fish and birds for a school assembly

How does good stewardship of animals, fish and birds reflect Christian responsibility?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 21
- Exercise books
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Conflicts between human beings and wild animals

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the meaning and causes of conflicts between human beings and wild animals
- Describe ways in which Christians can reduce such conflicts
- Appreciate the need for peaceful co-existence between human beings and wild animals

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss the meaning and causes of conflicts between human beings and wild animals
- Read and discuss points on how Christians can reduce human-wildlife conflicts
- Write sensation messages on charts about the importance of good stewardship over animals

What can Christians do to reduce conflicts between human beings and wild animals?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 22
- Charts
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Values guiding responsibility and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values that guide Christians in taking care of animals, fish and birds
- Demonstrate how each value applies to the responsibility over living creatures
- Show commitment to being a good steward of God's living creatures

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and discuss values — responsibility, patriotism, social justice and love — and explain how each applies to caring for living creatures
- Visit a zoo, animal park or farm to observe how animals, fish and birds are cared for and write a report
- Review Lessons Learnt and self-assessment questions on the sub-strand

Which values should guide a Christian in fulfilling their responsibility over animals, fish and birds?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 24
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Composing a poem on caring for living creatures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose a poem on how to take care of animals, fish and birds
- Recite the poem to the class with expression
- Show creativity and appreciation for God's living creatures through the poem

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, compose a poem on "How you take care of animals, fish and birds"
- Read the poem aloud to one another, explain its meaning and memorise it
- Recite the poem to the class and discuss lessons learnt from the poem

How can a poem help express our responsibility towards God's living creatures?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 23
- Exercise books
- Dictionaries

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Creation

Responsibility over Animals, Fish and Birds - Composing a poem on caring for living creatures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Compose a poem on how to take care of animals, fish and birds
- Recite the poem to the class with expression
- Show creativity and appreciation for God's living creatures through the poem

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, compose a poem on "How you take care of animals, fish and birds"
- Read the poem aloud to one another, explain its meaning and memorise it
- Recite the poem to the class and discuss lessons learnt from the poem

How can a poem help express our responsibility towards God's living creatures?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 23
- Exercise books
- Dictionaries

- Oral questions - Observation - Peer assessment

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Biblical responsibilities given to human beings over plants

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the responsibilities God gave human beings over plants
- Explain the biblical teaching on caring for plants from Genesis 1:29–30, Genesis 2:15 and Psalm 104:14
- Value plants as part of God's creation that must be protected

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, identify and discuss examples of different plants and their importance in the surroundings
- Take a nature walk to observe different plants and draw examples on charts
- Read Genesis 1:29–30, Genesis 2:15 and Psalm 104:14 and discuss the biblical teaching on responsibility over plants

What responsibilities did God give human beings over plants according to the Bible?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 25
- Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Applying biblical teachings to conserve the environment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how biblical teachings on caring for plants apply to environmental conservation
- Identify ways in which Christians conserve the environment through care for plants
- Show willingness to apply biblical teachings in caring for the environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss how biblical teachings on caring for plants apply to conserving the environment and write points on posters
- Observe pictures of people caring for plants and identify the methods being used
- Discuss and list ways of taking care of plants such as planting, watering, weeding, mulching and pruning

How do biblical teachings on plants guide Christians in conserving the environment?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 27
- Bible
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Applying biblical teachings to conserve the environment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how biblical teachings on caring for plants apply to environmental conservation
- Identify ways in which Christians conserve the environment through care for plants
- Show willingness to apply biblical teachings in caring for the environment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss how biblical teachings on caring for plants apply to conserving the environment and write points on posters
- Observe pictures of people caring for plants and identify the methods being used
- Discuss and list ways of taking care of plants such as planting, watering, weeding, mulching and pruning

How do biblical teachings on plants guide Christians in conserving the environment?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 27
- Bible
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Ways of taking care of plants

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe various ways in which Christians take care of plants
- Explain reasons why Christians show responsibility over plants
- Embrace the value of environmental stewardship in caring for plants

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, list activities carried out to care for plants and write points on charts
- Read and discuss reasons why Christians take care of trees and plants
- Discuss a scenario of a community that does not care for plants and advise what should be done

Why should Christians take care of plants as part of their God-given responsibility?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 28
- Charts
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Responsible use of plants and economic growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth
- Identify income-generating crops and their economic value
- Appreciate the role of responsible plant use in improving livelihoods

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm how responsible use of plants contributes to economic growth and write on charts
- Listen to a resource person such as an environmentalist or forest officer on economic benefits of plants
- Discuss and identify income-generating crops at school and plan how to grow one as a class activity

How does responsible use of plants contribute to the economic development of a community?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 29
- Charts
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Values guiding responsibility over plants and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values that guide Christians in taking responsibility over plants
- Apply the identified values in decisions about caring for plants
- Show commitment to the responsible use of plants in the community

- Read and discuss values identified by fellow learners for guiding responsibility over plants
- Discuss how to apply each value when caring for plants at home and school
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and self-assessment questions for the sub-strand

Which values should guide a Christian in fulfilling their responsibility over plants?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 30
- Flashcard materials
- Exercise books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Values guiding responsibility over plants and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values that guide Christians in taking responsibility over plants
- Apply the identified values in decisions about caring for plants
- Show commitment to the responsible use of plants in the community

- Read and discuss values identified by fellow learners for guiding responsibility over plants
- Discuss how to apply each value when caring for plants at home and school
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and self-assessment questions for the sub-strand

Which values should guide a Christian in fulfilling their responsibility over plants?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 30
- Flashcard materials
- Exercise books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

Creation

Responsibility over Plants - Home and school planting activity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Plan and carry out a planting activity at home or at school
- Keep a record of the growing process of planted seedlings
- Demonstrate responsibility and care for plants through practical action

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Buy tree or crop seedlings and plant them in an allocated section of the school or home garden
- Prepare a schedule for caring for the seedlings including watering, weeding and mulching
- Take progressive photos and write a report on the planting experience to present to the class

How does participating in a planting activity demonstrate Christian stewardship over plants?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 31
- Seedlings
- Garden tools

- Observation - Written assignments - Oral questions

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Ways human beings use natural resources

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the meaning of natural resources
- Identify different natural resources and how they are used by communities
- Appreciate the importance of natural resources in supporting human life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, find the meaning of natural resources using a dictionary or internet and identify those found in the community
- Discuss how different natural resources — soil, air, minerals, wildlife, forests — are used by people
- Write points on flashcards and present findings to the class

What are natural resources and how do they support human life?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 32
- Flashcards
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Ways human beings misuse natural resources

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify ways in which human beings misuse natural resources
- Explain the harmful effects of misusing natural resources on the environment
- Show concern for the proper use and conservation of natural resources

- In groups, discuss how communities misuse natural resources and write points on charts
- Interpret pictures depicting misuse of natural resources and discuss the effects shown
- Read and write a summary of points on the misuse of natural resources presented by fellow learners

How does the misuse of natural resources affect the environment and human life?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 34
- Charts
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Ways human beings misuse natural resources

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify ways in which human beings misuse natural resources
- Explain the harmful effects of misusing natural resources on the environment
- Show concern for the proper use and conservation of natural resources

- In groups, discuss how communities misuse natural resources and write points on charts
- Interpret pictures depicting misuse of natural resources and discuss the effects shown
- Read and write a summary of points on the misuse of natural resources presented by fellow learners

How does the misuse of natural resources affect the environment and human life?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 34
- Charts
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Benefits of natural resources to human beings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways in which human beings benefit from natural resources
- Explain the importance of each natural resource to human survival
- Appreciate the value of God's natural resources in sustaining life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss how human beings benefit from natural resources and write on a poster
- Search the internet or library for information on how human beings use and benefit from natural resources
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the uses and benefits of natural resources

In what ways do human beings benefit from the natural resources God has provided?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 35
- Internet access
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Benefits of natural resources to human beings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways in which human beings benefit from natural resources
- Explain the importance of each natural resource to human survival
- Appreciate the value of God's natural resources in sustaining life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss how human beings benefit from natural resources and write on a poster
- Search the internet or library for information on how human beings use and benefit from natural resources
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the uses and benefits of natural resources

In what ways do human beings benefit from the natural resources God has provided?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 35
- Internet access
- Posters

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Effects of misusing natural resources

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effects of misusing natural resources on the environment and on people
- Debate the motion that misuse of natural resources affects the environment
- Show responsibility in speaking out against the misuse of natural resources

- In groups, brainstorm the effects of misusing natural resources and write on posters
- Read and discuss points on the effects of misusing natural resources presented by fellow learners
- Hold a debate on the motion: "Misuse of natural resources affects the environment"

What are the consequences of misusing natural resources for communities and the environment?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 36
- Posters
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Biblical teachings on good use of God's creation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain what the Bible teaches on the good use of God's creation
- Apply biblical teachings from Genesis 2:15, Exodus 23:10–11 and Deuteronomy 20:19 to conservation
- Commit to using God's creation responsibly as taught in the Bible

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, read Genesis 2:15, Exodus 23:10–11 and Deuteronomy 20:19 and discuss what the Bible teaches on good use of creation
- Write points on charts, present to the class and display in the classroom
- Compose and sing a song about God's creation and write lessons learnt from the song

What does the Bible teach us about using God's creation responsibly?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 37
- Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Creation

Use and Misuse of God's Creation - Values guiding good use of natural resources and review

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify values — responsibility, respect, unity and love — that guide good use of natural resources
- Explain how each value applies to the use and conservation of natural resources
- Show commitment to conserving the environment through responsible use of natural resources

- Read and discuss values written by fellow learners on flashcards guiding good use of natural resources
- Organise a school cleaning activity, assign roles to groups and write a report on lessons learnt
- Review Lessons Learnt, What Will I Do and self-assessment questions and answer end-of-strand review questions

How do Christian values guide us in using and conserving God's natural resources?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 39
- Flashcard materials
- Exercise books

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - Importance of the Bible in society today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of the Bible in society today
- Describe how the Bible is used in different occasions and places
- Appreciate the Bible as the inspired Word of God that is different from other books

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, brainstorm how the Bible is used in different occasions and places and write points on charts
- Interpret pictures showing different ways the Bible is used and discuss why it is different from other books
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and Hebrews 4:12 and discuss what they teach about the importance of the Bible

Why is the Bible considered the most important book for Christians?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 41
- Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - The Bible as a guide for daily Christian living

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe how the Bible provides guidance for daily Christian living
- Explain how Christians use the Bible in worship and in Christian ceremonies
- Show willingness to read and use the Bible as a guide in daily life

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, discuss how the Bible is used in spreading the Word of God and write points in exercise books
- Debate on the topic "Is the Bible useful in society?" selecting proposers and opposers
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the importance of the Bible and present to the class

How does the Bible guide Christians in their daily lives and in worship?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 42
- Bible
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - The role of the Bible in holistic growth

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of holistic growth and its different aspects
- Describe how the Bible promotes spiritual, moral, social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth
- Show commitment to reading the Bible for personal holistic development

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search the internet or library for the meaning of holistic growth and how the Bible promotes each aspect of growth
- Write points in exercise books and present to the class
- Sing a song about the Bible and discuss what is learnt about its role in personal growth

In what ways does the Bible contribute to the holistic growth of a person?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 44
- Internet access
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - Ways God's Word inspires Christian service
Functions of the Bible - Planning and participating in Christian service

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify different types of services Christians engage in inspired by God's Word
- Explain how the Bible motivates Christians to serve God and humanity
- Embrace a spirit of service to others as inspired by the Word of God

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, discuss different types of services Christians engage in within their local community
- Read the story of Janet and Jones and answer questions on how the Word of God inspired their service
- Prepare a presentation on how God's Word inspires good service among Christians

How does the Word of God inspire Christians to serve God and other people?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 46
- Bible
- Charts
- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 47
- Exercise books
- Dictionaries

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The Bible

Functions of the Bible - Review and consolidation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise the key functions of the Bible in the life of a Christian
- Answer self-assessment questions on the importance, holistic role and service-inspiring functions of the Bible
- Show appreciation for the Bible as a source of guidance, growth and inspiration

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Review Lessons Learnt and What Will I Do sections from the course book
- Complete the self-assessment table on the three concepts: importance of the Bible, its role in holistic growth and how it inspires service
- Write a personal commitment on how to apply lessons learnt from the functions of the Bible

How do the different functions of the Bible apply to your life as a Christian learner?

- KLB Top Scholar CRE Grade 7 pg. 48
- Exercise books
- Peer assessment rubric

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Peer assessment