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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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PROPHET AMOS
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Background to Prophet Amos - Historical and personal context
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the historical background of Prophet Amos. Describe Amos' personal life, occupation, and ministry period. Explain the significance of a Judean prophet sent to Israel. Analyze the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah. |
Q/A: Review prophets from previous units. Map work: Locate Tekoa, Israel's boundaries. Discussion: Amos as shepherd and sycamore tree tender. Timeline: Contemporary kings (786-743 BCE Israel, 783-742 BCE Judah). Analysis: Why God sent Judean prophet to Northern Kingdom.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 41-44
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| 2 | 2 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Political and economic background
Social and religious background |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe political stability during Jeroboam II's reign. Explain economic prosperity and wealth concentration. Analyze the rising threat of Assyrian empire. Evaluate the gap between rich and poor in Israel. |
Bible reading: 2 Kings 14:23-29. Discussion: Jeroboam II as warrior king expanding borders. Analysis: Assyrian threat under Tiglath-Pileser III (745-727 BCE). Case study: Wealth concentrated in cities vs. rural poverty. Q/A: Legal exploitation of peasant farmers.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 42-45
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| 2 | 3 |
PROPHET AMOS
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The call of Amos and confrontation with Amaziah
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the compelling nature of Amos' prophetic call around 758 BCE. Explain Amos' ministry at Bethel shrine. Analyze the confrontation with Amaziah the priest. Evaluate Amos' response about his calling and background. |
Bible reading: Amos 1:1, 3:8, 7:10-17. Discussion: Lion's roar metaphor for irresistible divine call. Analysis: Amaziah's accusation and order to leave Israel. Role play: Confrontation between Amos and Amaziah. Q/A: Amos' defense - not professional prophet but called by God.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 46-48
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PROPHET AMOS
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Lessons from Amos' call and the five visions introduction
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify lessons Christians learn from Amos' calling. Explain how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary work. Define vision as medium of divine revelation. Describe the progression of Amos' five visions. |
Discussion: Amos as ordinary shepherd called to ministry. Q/A: How students can serve God regardless of status. Explanation: Difference between vision and dream. Overview: Five visions showing progression from mercy to judgment.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 48-50
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PROPHET AMOS
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Visions of locusts and fire - God's mercy through intercession
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the first vision of locust plague threatening Israel's crops. Explain the second vision of supernatural fire. Analyze Amos' intercession for Israel in both visions. Evaluate God's merciful response to prophetic prayer. |
Bible reading: Amos 7:1-6. Discussion: Locusts consuming crops after king's taxation. Analysis: Fire threatening to consume subterranean waters and earth. Q/A: Amos pleading "How can Jacob stand? He is so small!" Compare: Moses' intercession (Exodus 32:11-14).
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 49-50
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| 3 | 2 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Visions of plumb line and summer fruits - Inevitable judgment
Vision of altar destruction and modern significance of visions |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain the third vision of plumb line and crooked wall. Describe the fourth vision of basket of ripe summer fruits. Analyze the significance of Amos' silence in these visions. Evaluate Israel being "ripe for destruction." |
Bible reading: Amos 7:7-9, 8:1-3. Demonstration: Plumb line as builder's tool for checking walls. Analysis: Israel like crooked wall about to collapse. Discussion: Summer fruits as timing metaphor for judgment. Q/A: Why Amos stopped interceding for Israel.
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The Bible.
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 50-51
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| 3 | 3 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Social justice teachings - Slavery, exploitation, and sexual immorality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define social justice and responsibility in biblical context. Describe how poor were enslaved and exploited in Israel. Explain sexual immorality and temple prostitution. Analyze breaking of God's laws on treatment of fellow Israelites. |
Bible reading: Amos 2:6-8. Discussion: Selling righteous for silver, needy for sandals. Analysis: Legal exploitation through debt and land seizure. Description: Temple prostitution and sexual sins. Q/A: How covenant brotherhood was violated.
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The Bible
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 53-56
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PROPHET AMOS
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Breaking laws on pledges, bribery, and corruption
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain God's laws on garments taken as pledges. Describe corruption in law courts and bribery practices. Analyze how rich violated lending laws for profit. Evaluate the breakdown of justice system in Israel. |
Bible reading: Exodus 22:26-27, Deuteronomy 24:10-13, Amos 5:10-15. Discussion: Why poor person's garment shouldn't be kept overnight. Analysis: How elders took bribes and perverted justice. Q/A: Examples of oppression in city gates and courts. Modern application: Current corruption in Kenya.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 56-57
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| 4 | 1 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Greed, luxury, and cheating in business
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe excessive luxury of rich at expense of poor. Explain false security of wealthy leaders. Analyze cheating practices by merchants and traders. Evaluate violations of fair business laws. |
Bible reading: Amos 4:1-3, 6:1-8, 8:4-6. Discussion: Rich women compared to "cows of Bashan". Analysis: Leaders sitting "at ease" feeling "secure". Description: False scales, overcharging, poor quality goods. Q/A: Merchants eager to end religious festivals for business.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 57-59
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PROPHET AMOS
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Relevance of social justice teachings for Christians today
Hypocritical religion - External observance without inner piety |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify modern social evils Amos would condemn in Kenya. Explain how Christians should respond to social injustice. Analyze the church's role in promoting justice. Evaluate practical ways to combat corruption and exploitation. |
Brainstorming: Social evils in Kenya (corruption, exploitation, sexual immorality). Discussion: Christian responses to injustice. Analysis: Church as conscience of society. Action planning: Combating injustice through advocacy, education, example. Q/A: Successful justice movements.
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The Bible.
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 59-61
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PROPHET AMOS
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God's demand for justice and relevance for Christians
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Amos' call for justice flowing like waters. Describe what true religion means according to Amos. Analyze relationship between worship and social behavior. Evaluate how Christians can avoid insincere worship. |
Bible reading: Amos 5:24 - "Let justice roll down like waters". Discussion: True worship involving whole life commitment. Analysis: Connection between ritual and ethical behavior. Q/A: Ensuring worship reflects genuine faith. Case study: Examples of authentic Christianity.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 63-65
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| 4 | 4 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Judgment on surrounding nations
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain God's judgment on Syria, Philistia, Tyre, Edom, Ammon, Moab. Describe specific crimes committed by each nation. Analyze the "three transgressions and four" formula. Evaluate God's universal moral demands on all peoples. |
Bible reading: Amos 1:3-2:3. Discussion: War crimes, slave trading, treaty breaking. Map work: Locate nations mentioned in judgments. Analysis: God's moral standards apply to all nations. Q/A: Universal nature of divine justice.
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The Bible
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 65-67
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| 5 | 1 |
PROPHET AMOS
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God's judgment on Israel and Judah
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe God's judgment pronounced on His chosen people. Explain why Israel would receive heavier punishment. Analyze Israel's specific sins inviting judgment. Evaluate privilege and responsibility of divine election. |
Bible reading: Amos 2:4-16, 3:1-2. Discussion: Why Israel least expected judgment. Analysis: Greater punishment for greater privilege. List: Israel's sins (idolatry, injustice, immorality, hypocrisy). Q/A: Accountability of chosen people.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 67-68
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| 5 | 2 |
PROPHET AMOS
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Forms of punishment and call for repentance
Relevance of judgment teachings for Christians |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe various punishments God would send to Israel. Explain invasion, pestilence, earthquake, eclipse, famine of God's word, exile. Analyze Amos' call for individual repentance. Evaluate possibility of escape through righteousness. |
Bible reading: Amos 5:14-17, 6:9-11, 8:9-13, 9:2-4. Discussion: Progression from military to natural to spiritual disasters. Analysis: Individual responsibility vs. national guilt. Q/A: "Seek good and not evil, that you may live". Timeline: Prophecy to 721 BCE fulfillment.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-71
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PROPHET AMOS
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Israel's election - Concept, misunderstanding, and God's universal activity
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Define biblical concept of election and covenant relationship. Explain Israel's misunderstanding of divine favor. Describe God's work among all nations. Analyze God's freedom to choose and reject peoples. |
Bible reading: Amos 2:9-11, 3:1-2, 9:7. Discussion: Election for service, not privilege. Analysis: "Are you not like Ethiopians to me?" Q/A: God bringing other peoples to their lands. Comparison: True vs. false understanding of election.
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The Bible. Covenant relationship info. Chart of God's universal activity. Election concepts comparison.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 72-74
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PROPHET AMOS
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Relevance of election for Christians
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Christians as New Israel, chosen people. Describe Christian election and responsibilities. Analyze dangers of presuming on God's favor. Evaluate moral obligations of Christian calling. |
Bible reading: 1 Peter 2:9. Discussion: Christians as "chosen race, royal priesthood". Analysis: Election brings responsibility, not just privilege. Q/A: How Christians should understand their calling. Application: Living up to election responsibilities.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75
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PROPHET AMOS
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The Day of the Lord - Expectations vs. reality
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Israel's expectations of Day of the Lord. Explain Amos' reversal of popular hopes. Analyze the Day as darkness rather than light. Evaluate cosmic signs and universal mourning. |
Bible reading: Amos 5:18-20, 6:3-5, 8:7-13. Discussion: Popular expectation vs. Amos' warning. Analysis: Day of terror for rich oppressors. Metaphor: Escaping lion to meet bear and snake. Description: Eclipse, earthquake, mourning customs.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 75-77
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PROPHET AMOS
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Relevance of Day of the Lord for Christians
The remnant concept and restoration promises |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Christian understanding as Second Coming of Christ. Describe Jesus' return as Lord and Judge. Analyze Christian preparation for Parousia. Evaluate importance of righteous living in expectation. |
Discussion: Day of Lord as Second Coming. Bible reading: Mark 13:32-36 on unknown timing. Analysis: How Christians should prepare for return. Q/A: Judgment day for everyone's actions. Reflection: Personal readiness for Christ's coming.
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The Bible. .
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 77-78
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PROPHET AMOS
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Relevance of remnant teaching for Christians
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Christians as faithful remnant through grace. Describe hope for righteous while sinners face judgment. Analyze God's preservation of faithful witnesses. Evaluate Christian role in world redemption. |
Bible reading: Romans 11:5. Discussion: Christians as remnant chosen by grace. Analysis: Hope that only unrepentant perish. Q/A: God's faithfulness through faithful people. Application: Christians as witnesses to world.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-81
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PROPHET AMOS
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Synthesis of Amos' major teachings
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Synthesize social justice, hypocritical religion, judgment, election themes. Evaluate balance between judgment and hope in Amos. Analyze interconnection of all prophetic themes. Assess Amos' contribution to prophetic tradition. |
Review: All major themes and their relationships. Discussion: How judgment leads to purification and restoration. Analysis: Amos' influence on later prophets. Q/A: Continuing relevance for modern Christians.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 82-84
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PROPHET AMOS
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Contemporary applications and Christian discipleship
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Apply Amos' teachings to modern Christian living. Identify ways to promote social justice today. Explain authentic worship vs. religious hypocrisy. Evaluate Christian responsibility in society. |
Discussion: Practical applications of Amos' message. Action planning: Promoting justice in community. Analysis: Avoiding religious hypocrisy. Q/A: Church's prophetic role in society. Commitment: Personal response to prophetic calling.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 82-84
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| 7 | 2 |
PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Background to Prophet Jeremiah - Political context
Social and economic background |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify the political background during Jeremiah's ministry. Describe the decline of Assyrian power and rise of Babylon. Explain the reigns of Judean kings during Jeremiah's time. Analyze the international political situation affecting Judah. |
Timeline: Jeremiah's ministry (626-587 BCE). Map work: Locate Assyria, Babylon, Egypt in relation to Judah. Discussion: Fall of Nineveh (612 BCE) and shift in power. Q/A: Kings during Jeremiah's ministry - Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, Zedekiah.
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The Bible.
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 68-69
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Religious background and syncretism
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Identify religious practices in Judah during Jeremiah's ministry. Explain the influence of foreign religions and syncretism. Describe idol worship and pagan practices. Analyze the religious reforms and their failures. |
Discussion: How political alliances brought foreign religious practices. Analysis: Worship of Molech, Asherah poles, high places. Q/A: King Josiah's reforms and their temporary nature. Map work: Locate high places and pagan worship sites.
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The Bible. Information about ancient pagan religions. Pictures of ancient idols. Religious practices comparison chart.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 69-70
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's personal life and family background
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's family background and hometown Anathoth. Explain his priestly heritage and early influences. Analyze his personality traits and emotional nature. Evaluate his role as the "weeping prophet." |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 1:1. Discussion: Anathoth as priestly city near Jerusalem. Analysis: How priestly background influenced his ministry. Q/A: Jeremiah's emotional and sensitive nature. Character study: Jeremiah's personality and calling.
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The Bible
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 70-71
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Midterm break |
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| 9 | 1 |
PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's call - The divine encounter
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's call experience in detail. Explain God's choice of Jeremiah before birth. Analyze Jeremiah's initial reluctance and God's response. Evaluate the significance of the almond rod and boiling pot visions. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 1:4-19. Discussion: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you". Analysis: Jeremiah's excuse of being too young. Explanation: Almond rod (watching) and boiling pot (judgment from north) visions. Q/A: God's promise to be with Jeremiah.
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The Bible. Pictures of almond branches.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 71-74
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's commission and mission
Evils addressed by Jeremiah - Necromancy and false prophecy |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's commission as prophet to the nations. Describe his mission to "uproot, tear down, destroy, build, plant." Analyze the scope of his prophetic ministry. Evaluate God's promises of protection and presence. |
Discussion: Jeremiah as prophet to nations, not just Judah. Analysis: Dual mission of destruction and restoration. Q/A: Six-fold commission (uproot, tear down, destroy, overthrow, build, plant). Application: How God prepares and equips His servants.
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The Bible.
The Bible. I |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 74-75
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| 9 | 3 |
PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Dishonesty, human sacrifice, and idolatry
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe dishonesty and deception in Judah's society. Explain the practice of human sacrifice. Analyze widespread idolatry and its consequences. Evaluate the corruption of covenant relationship with God. |
Discussion: How dishonesty pervaded all levels of society. Analysis: Child sacrifice in Valley of Hinnom (Molech worship). Description: Various forms of idolatry (golden calves, Asherah poles). Q/A: How idolatry broke covenant with Yahweh.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 76-78
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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The Temple Sermon - Content and significance
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's famous Temple Sermon. Explain his call for genuine repentance and reform. Analyze the people's false confidence in the Temple. Evaluate Jeremiah's conditions for remaining in the land. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15. Discussion: Context of Temple Sermon delivery. Analysis: "Do not trust in deceptive words: 'This is the temple of the LORD'". Q/A: Conditions for avoiding exile - justice, care for vulnerable, no idolatry. Comparison: Shiloh's destruction as warning.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 78-80
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Reactions to Temple Sermon and relevance for Christians
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the various reactions to Jeremiah's Temple Sermon. Explain opposition from priests and false prophets. Analyze the people's resistance to change. Evaluate the relevance of Jeremiah's message for modern Christians. |
Discussion: Why religious leaders opposed Jeremiah's message. Analysis: People's preference for comfortable lies over hard truths. Q/A: How modern Christians can avoid false confidence in religious activities. Application: Genuine faith vs. mere religious observance.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 80-82
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's teachings on judgment and punishment - Divine judgment announced
Modes of punishment - Military, natural, and spiritual |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's announcement of coming judgment on Judah. Describe the reasons for God's judgment. Analyze the certainty and severity of punishment. Evaluate the role of Babylon as God's instrument. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 5:12-18, 6:1-30. Discussion: Why judgment was inevitable despite warnings. Analysis: Babylon as God's instrument of punishment. Q/A: Specific sins that triggered divine judgment. Timeline: From warning to fulfillment (587 BCE).
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The Bible.
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 83-85
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Symbolic acts related to judgment - Waistcloth and wine jars
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's use of symbolic actions to convey God's message. Describe the symbolic act of the linen waistcloth. Analyze the meaning of the wine jars parable. Evaluate the effectiveness of symbolic communication. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 13:1-11, 13:12-14. Demonstration: Burying and retrieving cloth to show decay. Discussion: Wine jars filled and broken symbolizing destruction. Analysis: Why symbolic acts were powerful communication tools. Q/A: How actions reinforced verbal messages.
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The Bible. Cloth for demonstration. Empty jars for illustration. Symbolic action examples.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 87-88
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Symbolic acts - Celibacy, potter and clay, earthen flask
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's commanded celibacy and its meaning. Explain the potter and clay object lesson. Analyze the breaking of the earthen flask. Evaluate how these acts proclaimed judgment. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 16:1-4, 18:1-12, 19:1-15. Discussion: Why Jeremiah was forbidden to marry. Demonstration: Potter working clay to show God's sovereignty. Action: Breaking pottery to symbolize destruction. Q/A: Personal cost of prophetic ministry.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 88-90
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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More symbolic acts - Fig baskets and wooden yoke
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe the vision of two baskets of figs. Explain the symbolism of good and bad figs. Analyze Jeremiah wearing the wooden yoke. Evaluate the message of submission to Babylon. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-28:17. Discussion: Good figs (exiles) vs. bad figs (those remaining). Demonstration: Wearing yoke to symbolize submission. Analysis: Why submission to Babylon was God's will. Q/A: Controversy over Jeremiah's political message.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 90-91
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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The fall of Jerusalem and exile
Jeremiah's suffering and lamentations - Plots against his life |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Give a detailed account of Jerusalem's fall in 587 BCE. Describe the siege, destruction, and deportation. Explain Jeremiah's experiences during the fall. Analyze the fulfillment of prophetic warnings. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 39, 52. Historical account: 18-month siege of Jerusalem. Description: Temple destruction, city burning, mass deportation. Discussion: Jeremiah's treatment by Babylonians. Timeline: From first deportation (597) to final destruction (587).
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The Bible. Historical accounts of siege. Archaeological evidence. Destruction timeline.
The Bible. |
KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 91-94
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's isolation, mockery, and torture
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's lament about his isolation. Explain how he became object of mockery. Analyze his torture by Pashhur the priest. Evaluate Jeremiah's emotional and physical suffering. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 15:10-21, 20:1-6, 20:7-18. Discussion: Jeremiah's complaint about being alone. Analysis: Daily mockery and ridicule he endured. Description: Beating and stocks by Pashhur. Q/A: How suffering affected Jeremiah's ministry.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 95-96
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Jeremiah's arrest, trial, and imprisonment
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe Jeremiah's arrest for alleged treason. Explain his trial before officials and king. Analyze his defense and acquittal. Evaluate his later imprisonment in various locations. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 26, 37-38. Discussion: Charges of treason for advocating surrender. Analysis: Defense based on divine calling and precedent. Description: Imprisonment in Jonathan's house and muddy cistern. Q/A: How Jeremiah survived long imprisonment.
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The Bible. Ancient prison conditions. Trial procedures. Survival testimonies.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 96-97
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Relevance of Jeremiah's sufferings for Christians
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain how Jeremiah's sufferings relate to Christian experience. Describe the cost of faithful witness. Analyze God's presence in suffering. Evaluate lessons for modern Christians facing persecution. |
Discussion: How Christians today face similar challenges. Analysis: Remaining faithful when unpopular. Q/A: God's sustaining grace in difficult times. Application: Learning from Jeremiah's example of perseverance. Testimony: Modern examples of Christian suffering.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 97-98
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Symbolic acts related to hope - Vision of figs and ox-yoke
Letter to exiles and buying land |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Describe symbolic acts that conveyed hope and restoration. Explain the vision of two baskets of figs (good exiles). Analyze wearing ox-yoke as temporary submission. Evaluate messages of eventual restoration. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 24:1-10, 27:1-22. Discussion: How good figs represented faithful remnant in exile. Analysis: Yoke as temporary burden before freedom. Q/A: Why hope accompanied judgment messages. Comparison: Judgment vs. restoration symbolism.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 98-99
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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The New Covenant prophecy
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain Jeremiah's prophecy of the New Covenant. Describe characteristics of this covenant. Analyze differences from the Mosaic Covenant. Evaluate the spiritual nature of the New Covenant. |
Bible reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34. Discussion: Problems with the old covenant. Analysis: "I will write my law on their hearts".
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 100-102
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PROPHET JEREMIAH
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Fulfillment of New Covenant in Christ
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
Explain how Jesus fulfilled Jeremiah's New Covenant prophecy. Describe the Last Supper as inauguration. Analyze the role of Christ's death and resurrection. Evaluate the spiritual implications for Christians. |
Bible reading: Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:6-13. Discussion: Jesus' words "This cup is the new covenant in my blood". Analysis: How Christ's sacrifice established new relationship.
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The Bible.
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KLB Secondary CRE Form 3, Pages 102-103
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Your Name Comes Here