THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The teachings of Jesus on the role of the Holy Spirit

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.

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.

The Bible. Charts on Trinity.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 1-2

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus' teachings on the Holy Spirit's functions
The Day of Pentecost - Background and significance

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

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. Role-play materials.
The Bible. Map of Eastern Mediterranean. Chart of Jewish festivals.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 2-3

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The events of Pentecost
Peter's background and leadership
Peter's message on the Day of Pentecost

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Give an account of the disciples receiving the Holy Spirit. Explain the significance of wind and fire as symbols. Describe the miracle of speaking in tongues. Analyze reactions of the crowd to the events.

Bible reading: Acts 2:1-12. Narrations: Events of Pentecost day. Discussion: Symbolism of wind and fire in Old Testament. Q/A: Compare with Elijah's experience at Mt. Carmel. Group work: Different reactions to the miracle.

The Bible. Pictures of Pentecost events. Visual aids on wind and fire.
The Bible. Character chart of Peter.
The Bible. Chart comparing Peter's message with Joel's prophecy.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 4-5

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Proof that Jesus is the Messiah
Results of Peter's message and relevance today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how Peter proved Jesus' messiahship. Analyze the evidence from Jesus' miracles. Describe the fulfillment of David's prophecies. Evaluate the significance of Jesus' resurrection.

Discussion: Peter's four proofs of Jesus as Messiah. Bible study: Psalms 16:8-11 and 110:1. Q/A: Compare Jesus with other messianic expectations. Analysis: Why resurrection was central to Peter's argument. Written exercise: List evidences of Jesus' messiahship.

The Bible. Comparative chart of messianic prophecies.
The Bible. Statistics on early church growth.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 7-8

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Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts - Introduction
The nine spiritual gifts explained

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define spiritual gifts according to Paul. Identify the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. Explain the source and purpose of spiritual gifts. Analyze the problems in Corinthian church regarding gifts.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. Assignment: List the nine spiritual gifts. Discussion: Difference between gifts and talents. Q/A: Why Corinthians overemphasized speaking in tongues. Explanation: Paul's correction to the Corinthians.

The Bible. Chart of nine spiritual gifts.
The Bible. Examples of gifts in action. Resource materials on spiritual gifts.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 9-10

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Distinguishing spirits and speaking in tongues

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

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. Diagram of human body analogy.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 11-12

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Paul's teaching on love as supreme gift

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's teaching on the supremacy of love. Explain why love is greater than other gifts. Describe the characteristics of love. Analyze love as the greatest virtue.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 13. Discussion: Why love surpasses all gifts. Analysis: Love in prayer, preaching, and action. Character study: What love is and is not. Reflection: How to demonstrate love in daily life.

The Bible. Chart of love's characteristics.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 12-13

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline Paul's detailed teaching on prophecy. Explain the superiority of prophecy over tongues. Describe regulations for using spiritual gifts. Analyze the purpose of orderly worship.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 14. Discussion: Why prophecy is preferred to tongues. Q/A: Paul's regulations for gift usage. Analysis: Maximum of 2-3 speakers rule. Practical application: Orderly worship in modern churches.

The Bible. Guidelines for orderly worship.
The Bible. Comparison chart of flesh vs. spirit.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 13-14

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The fruit of the Holy Spirit

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the nine fruits of the Spirit. Explain the significance of each fruit. Describe how fruits manifest in Christian life. Analyze the difference between gifts and fruits.

Bible reading: Galatians 5:22-23. Discussion: Fruit vs. gifts of the Spirit. Analysis: How each fruit appears in Christian character. Q/A: Why fruit is more important than gifts. Practical application: Developing spiritual fruit in daily life.

The Bible. Diagram of fruits of the Spirit. Examples of fruit in action.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

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Manifestation of gifts in the church today

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.

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.

The Bible. Examples from local churches. Testimonies of gift manifestations.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

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Using spiritual gifts for unity and church building

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
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: 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. Summary chart of all spiritual gifts. Assessment materials.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Introduction to unity of believers and the people of God
The people of God - Old Testament background

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the concept of unity of believers. Explain the meaning of different names for early Christians. Analyze factors that contributed to unity among early Christians. Compare unity among believers with national unity in Kenya.

Q/A: Review different names for early Christians from Acts. Discussion: Meaning of unity in various contexts. Comparison: Factors for unity in Kenya vs. early church. Brainstorming: Challenges facing unity in modern church. Bible reading: Galatians 3:28.

The Bible. Kenya flag and national symbols. Chart of names for early Christians.
The Bible. Chart of factors uniting Israelites. Map showing Promised Land.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 15-16

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: OT vs NT people of God.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 16-17

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The body of Christ - Biblical foundation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Paul's teaching on the church as body of Christ. Describe the analogy of human body parts. Analyze the role of different members in the body. Evaluate the importance of each member's contribution.

Bible reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Discussion: How human body functions as unity. Analysis: Application of body analogy to church. Q/A: What happens when body parts don't cooperate. Group work: Identify different roles in church body.

The Bible. Diagram of human body. Chart of church roles and functions.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Unity in the body of Christ

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline elements of unity according to Ephesians 4:1-12. Explain the seven unities centered on Trinity. Describe virtues needed for maintaining unity. Analyze how spiritual gifts promote unity.

Bible reading: Ephesians 4:1-12. Discussion: The seven "ones" in Ephesians 4. Analysis: How humility, gentleness, patience promote unity. Q/A: Role of apostles, prophets, evangelists in unity. Practical application: Building unity in local church.

The Bible. Chart of seven elements of unity. List of unity virtues.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 17-18

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The vine and the branches
The church as assembly of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain Jesus' teaching on vine and branches. Describe the relationship between Christ and believers. Analyze the consequences of remaining/not remaining in Christ. Evaluate the conditions for bearing fruit.

Bible reading: John 15:1-10. Discussion: Significance of vine imagery in Old Testament. Analysis: What it means to "remain in Christ". Q/A: Consequences of being cut off from vine. Reflection: How to bear much fruit as Christians.

The Bible. Picture of vine and branches. Comparison with Israel as vine in OT.
The Bible. Visual aids showing different meanings of church. Marriage ceremony pictures.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 18-19

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

The church as the bride

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concept of church as bride of Christ. Describe the marriage imagery in Old and New Testaments. Analyze the wedding preparations and expectations. Evaluate the eternal nature of the union.

Bible reading: 2 Corinthians 11:2, Revelation 21:1-2. Discussion: Old Testament background of Israel as bride. Analysis: New Jerusalem as bride prepared for husband. Q/A: What makes a bride beautiful for wedding. Reflection: Preparing for eternal union with Christ.

The Bible. Pictures of wedding preparations. Chart comparing OT and NT bride imagery.

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. Chart showing different factions in Corinth.

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

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.

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.

The Bible. Information about idol worship practices. Chart of spiritual gifts problems.
The Bible. Information about ancient meal customs. Diagrams of resurrection teaching.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-22

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Other causes of disunity in early church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
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 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. Information about ancient cultural practices. Chart of various church problems.

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. Map showing early Christian expansion. Chart of Jerusalem Council decisions.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 24-25

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions offered by Paul to disunity

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. Summary chart of Paul's solutions. Diagram showing love as central solution.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 21-25

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Causes of disunity in Kenyan churches today
More causes of disunity in Kenya

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify modern causes of church disunity in Kenya. Explain formation of splinter groups. Describe misunderstanding of spiritual gifts today. Analyze discrimination within churches.

Brainstorming: Current problems dividing Kenyan churches. Discussion: Why new denominations keep emerging. Case studies: Examples of church splits in Kenya. Analysis: How material issues cause divisions. Field assignment: Interview about church unity challenges.

The Bible. Examples from Kenyan church history. Newspaper articles on church divisions.
The Bible. Examples of court cases involving churches. Chart comparing different church practices.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 23-24

THE UNITY OF BELIEVERS

Solutions to disunity in Kenyan churches
Promoting unity among believers today

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Suggest solutions to problems causing disunity in Kenya. Explain the role of love in solving church problems. Describe how churches can respect each other's differences. Analyze the importance of focusing on essential Christian beliefs.

Brainstorming: Solutions to identified problems. Discussion: How to maintain unity amid diversity. Analysis: Role of church leadership in promoting unity. Q/A: What are essential vs. non-essential Christian beliefs. Action planning: Steps for promoting unity in local churches.

The Bible. Examples of successful church unity efforts. Guidelines for ecumenical cooperation.
The Bible. Information about ecumenical movements. Examples of united church projects. Assessment materials.

KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 25-26