The Old Testament

The Holy Bible - The Bible as the Inspired Word of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain why the Bible is referred to as 'The inspired word of God'
- Read and outline lessons from Psalms 119:160, Psalms 12:6, Proverbs 30:5
- Connect the inspiration of scripture to trusting God's guidance in daily decision-making

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'inspired'
- Read Psalms 119:160, Psalms 12:6, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 55:11, Isaiah 46:10, Jeremiah 1:9 and outline lessons learnt
- Use digital devices or print materials to search for human authors inspired to write the Holy Bible

Why is the Holy Bible 'the inspired word of God'?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 1
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Journals

The Old Testament

The Holy Bible - Categories of the Old Testament books
The Holy Bible - Literary forms used in writing the Bible
Methods of Studying the Holy Bible - Five methods of studying the Bible

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Organise the Old Testament books according to their categories
- Sort and identify books of the Old Testament from a jigsaw puzzle
- Use the categorisation of biblical books to locate specific passages when seeking guidance or comfort

- Use charts or flashcards to categorise the Old Testament books
- Sort and identify books of the Old Testament from a jigsaw puzzle
- Research on categories of the Old Testament books using digital devices

How are the Old Testament books organised?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 3
- Charts
- Flashcards
- Jigsaw puzzle
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Hymn books
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 11
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Digital devices

- Checklists - Authentic tasks - Written assignments

The Old Testament

Methods of Studying the Holy Bible - Benefits of studying the Holy Bible
Methods of Studying the Holy Bible - Utilising the inductive method

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Examine the benefits of studying the Holy Bible
- Interview a resource person on the benefits of studying the Holy Bible
- Draw strength and direction from scripture during challenging moments at school or home

- Interview a resource person (pastor, priest, or chaplain) on the benefits of studying the Holy Bible and note key points
- Discuss how they benefit when they study the Bible at home, school and in church
- Engage parents or guardians in discussion on the benefits of studying the Holy Bible

Why should you read the Holy Bible?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 13
- Bible dictionary
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 15
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Reputable Bible commentaries

- Journals - Checklists - Written tests

The Old Testament

Methods of Studying the Holy Bible - Themes of integrity and chastity
Methods of Studying the Holy Bible - Biographical method to study the book of Jonah
Redemption after the Fall of Man - Origin and consequences of sin

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the themes of 'integrity' and 'chastity' for application in daily life
- Search for biblical texts on the themes of integrity and chastity
- Demonstrate honesty in schoolwork and maintain pure relationships with peers

- In groups, search for biblical texts on the theme of "integrity" and "chastity"
- Brainstorm how they apply the virtues of integrity and chastity in their lives
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:3 and Galatians 5:19-24

How do you apply integrity and chastity in daily life?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 17
- Bible dictionary
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 19
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Bible maps
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 22

- Peer assessment - Anecdotal records - Rating scales

The Old Testament

Redemption after the Fall of Man - God's plan of salvation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Elaborate God's plan of salvation after the fall of man
- Read John 1:1-5,14, Colossians 1:12-14, Isaiah 63:5, Ephesians 1:3-7
- Share the message of hope and redemption with peers facing difficult circumstances

- Read John 1:1-5,14, Colossians 1:12-14, Isaiah 63:5, 2 Peter 3:9, Ephesians 1:3-7, and 1 Corinthians 15:1-4,12-14,20-28
- Explain the three steps to God's redemptive work: God became man, He died on the cross, Christ rose from the dead

How was God's plan for salvation fulfilled through Jesus Christ?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 24
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts

- Oral questions - Journals - Anecdotal records

The Old Testament

Redemption after the Fall of Man - Christians' response to God's redemptive work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss ways Christians respond to God's redemptive work
- Read John 12:24-25 and discuss Christian response using charts or PowerPoint slides
- Live out gratitude for salvation by serving others at home, school and church

- In pairs read John 12:24-25 and discuss how Christians respond to God's redemptive work
- Use charts or PowerPoint slides to present findings
- Write a reflection on what they have learnt about God's plan of salvation

How should you respond to God's redemptive work?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 27
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Rating scales - Rubrics - Written assignments

The Old Testament

Redemption after the Fall of Man - Embracing God's redemptive work
Stewardship over Creation - Qualities of good stewardship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Desire to embrace God's redemptive work in their daily lives
- Compose songs on God's love for humankind
- Practice daily repentance and seek forgiveness when wronging others

- In groups compose songs on God's love for humankind
- Read John 3:16 and reflect on God's sacrificial love in redeeming mankind
- Journal reflection on how salvation helps to live a life of faith, hope and gratitude

How do you embrace God's redemption in your daily life?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 28
- Hymn books
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 31
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts

- Journals - Authentic tasks - Anecdotal records

The Old Testament

Stewardship over Creation - Environmental conservation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise ways Christians practise environmental conservation
- Read Genesis 2:15, Psalms 24:1-2, Leviticus 25:23-24 on caring for the environment
- Participate in tree planting and cleaning activities at school and in the community

- Read Genesis 2:15, Psalms 24:1-2, Leviticus 25:23-24 and deduce lessons on environmental care
- Watch a video clip about environmental conservation measures
- List ways of conserving the environment

How should Christians care for God's creation?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 35
- Digital devices
- Video clips

- Project work - Anecdotal records - Rating scales

The Old Testament

Stewardship over Creation - Environmental conservation project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Undertake an environmental conservation project
- Write a report on the environmental conservation project
- Take responsibility for keeping surroundings clean at home, school and public places

- Come up with a project on environmental conservation such as tree planting
- Write a report using print or digital resources
- Identify materials needed, participants and steps to implement the project

How can you contribute to environmental conservation?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 37
- Project materials
- Digital devices

- Project assessment - Authentic tasks - Journals

The Old Testament

Stewardship over Creation - Good stewardship in daily activities
The Exodus - Dramatising the call of Moses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate good stewardship in daily activities
- Journal how they exercise good stewardship in daily activities
- Use water, electricity and school materials without wastage

- Journal how they exercise good stewardship in their daily activities
- Share experiences on how they exercise good stewardship at home, church, school and in the community
- Discuss how qualities of good stewardship apply in daily life

How do you exercise good stewardship daily?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 39
- Journals
- Charts
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 40
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Digital devices

- Journals - Anecdotal records - Checklists

The Old Testament

The Exodus - The discourse between God and Moses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Elaborate the discourse between God and Moses
- Read Exodus 4:1-17 on signs given to Moses by God
- Trust in God's provision of strength and ability when facing overwhelming tasks

- Read Exodus 4:1-17 or download and watch a video on signs given to Moses by God
- Outline lessons learnt from the discourse between God and Moses using a reputable Bible commentary
- Role-play the discourse between God and Moses

How did God equip Moses for his mission?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 42
- Video clips
- Bible commentary

- Oral questions - Anecdotal records - Written tests

The Old Testament

The Exodus - The ten plagues and attributes of God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Restate the attributes of God from the ten plagues
- Read Exodus 7:14 - 11:1-10 and summarise the ten plagues
- Trust in God's power to deliver from difficult situations like family problems or peer pressure

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word plague
- Read Exodus 7:14 - 11:1-10 and summarise the ten plagues
- In groups, sketch or draw the ten plagues and showcase the drawings
- Deduce the attributes of God from the ten plagues

What do the ten plagues reveal about God's character?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 44
- Charts
- Drawing materials

- Checklists - Authentic tasks - Rating scales

The Old Testament

The Exodus - The Passover foreshadows Jesus Christ's atonement
The Exodus - The crossing of the Red Sea

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how the Passover foreshadows Jesus Christ's atonement
- Read Exodus 12:1-31 and make notes on the Passover
- Participate meaningfully in Holy Communion understanding its connection to the Passover

- Read Exodus 12:1-31 and make notes on the Passover
- Discuss the meaning of the phrase 'atonement of sin' using a Bible dictionary
- Relate the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12:3,5,46) to Jesus Christ (John 1:29, Luke 22:15, 1 Peter 1:18-19)

Why is the Passover important to Christians today?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 48
- Bible dictionary
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 50
- Bible maps
- Drawing materials

- Written assignments - Journals - Oral questions

The Old Testament

The Exodus - God's provision of water, manna and quails

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness
- Read Exodus 15:22-27, 16:1-35, 17:1-6 on God's provision
- Trust God to provide for daily needs like food, school fees and family provisions

- Read Exodus 15:22-27 on provision of water, Exodus 16:1-35 on manna and quails, Exodus 17:1-6 on water from the rock
- Each group to present a different sub-theme
- Watch a movie on the Exodus

How did God provide for Israel's daily needs in the wilderness?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 51
- Video clips
- Digital devices

- Checklists - Written tests - Oral questions

The Old Testament

The Exodus - Defeat of the Amalekites

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe how God gave victory over the Amalekites
- Read Exodus 17:8-16 on the defeat of the Amalekites
- Seek support from others through prayer when facing battles in life

- Read Exodus 17:8-16 on the defeat of the Amalekites and make notes
- Discuss the significance of Moses' raised hands during the battle
- Write a reflection journal on how to respond to Christ's atonement

What role does prayer play in overcoming challenges?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 52
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts

- Journals - Rating scales - Authentic tasks

The Old Testament

The Sinai Covenant - Making of the Sinai Covenant
The Sinai Covenant - The Ten Commandments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the making of the Sinai Covenant
- Read Exodus 19:1-25 and summarise the making of the Sinai Covenant
- Honour commitments made to God, parents and teachers

- Brainstorm on the meaning of covenant
- Read Exodus 19:1-25 on the making of the Sinai Covenant
- Read Exodus 24:1-8 on the covenant ceremony
- Watch a video clip on the Sinai Covenant

How was the Sinai Covenant made?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 54
- Video clips
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 56
- Charts
- Flashcards

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

The Old Testament

The Sinai Covenant - Breaking of the Sinai Covenant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Dramatize the breaking of the Sinai Covenant
- Read Exodus 32:1-35 and make summary notes
- Resist peer pressure to engage in activities that dishonour God

- Read Exodus 32:1-6, 7-14, 15-29, 30-35 on the breaking of the Sinai Covenant
- Role-play the breaking of the Sinai Covenant using locally available materials
- Discuss lessons learnt from the breaking of the covenant

What were the consequences of breaking the covenant?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 58
- Locally available materials
- Charts

- Rubrics - Rating scales - Observation

The Old Testament

The Sinai Covenant - Renewal of the Sinai Covenant

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Illustrate the renewal of the Sinai Covenant
- Read Exodus 34:1-35 on the renewal of the covenant
- Seek reconciliation and restoration after wrongdoing in relationships

- Read Exodus 34:1-4, 5-9, 10-28, 29-35 on the renewal of the Sinai Covenant
- Watch a video clip on the renewal of the Sinai Covenant
- Discuss lessons learnt from the renewal of the covenant

What does the covenant renewal teach about God's forgiveness?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 60
- Video clips
- Digital devices

- Written tests - Journals - Oral questions

The Old Testament

The Sinai Covenant - How Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness
The Sinai Covenant - Worshipping God at home, school and church

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness
- Read scriptures on feasts, sacrifices and offerings
- Participate actively in worship at home, school and church

- Define the word "worship"
- Read scriptures on the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-9), Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:10-22), feasts and sacrifices
- Discuss how the Israelites worshipped God in the wilderness

How did the Israelites worship God in the wilderness?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 62
- Charts
- Bible dictionary
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 66
- Hymn books
- Journals

- Checklists - Anecdotal records - Rating scales

The Old Testament

Loyalty to God - Forms of idol worship and religious extremism

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify forms of idol worship and religious extremism in today's society
- Brainstorm on forms of idol worship, religious extremism, cults and radicalisation
- Recognise warning signs of cults and extremist groups targeting young people

- Brainstorm on forms of idol worship, religious extremism, cults and radicalisation today
- Discuss the dangers of idol worship and religious extremism
- Use print or digital resources to find meanings of cult, idol worship, extremism, devil worship and radicalisation

How do you recognise idol worship and religious extremism?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 68
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation - Checklists

The Old Testament

Loyalty to God - Discerning idol worship and devil worship

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Determine ways of discerning idol worship and devil worship as a Christian
- Read 1 Timothy 4:1-4, James 2:14-21, Matthew 7:15-20
- Use biblical knowledge to evaluate spiritual teachings encountered on social media

- Read 1 Timothy 4:1-4, James 2:14-21, Matthew 7:15-20
- Brainstorm how to discern and avoid joining idol worship, cults, religious extremism and devil worship
- Design a chart on "How to discern and avoid false worship as a Christian"

How can Christians discern false worship?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 71
- Charts
- Revised Standard Version Bible

- Rating scales - Rubrics - Written assignments

The Old Testament

Loyalty to God - Elijah's fight against Baalism in Israel
Loyalty to God - Elijah's flight to Mount Horeb

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Analyse Elijah's fight against Baalism in Israel
- Read 1 Kings 18 on Elijah's fight against Baalism and make notes
- Stand firm for truth even when outnumbered like Elijah at Mount Carmel

- Read 1 Kings 18 on Elijah's fight against Baalism and make notes
- Watch a video on Mount Carmel contest and write summary notes
- In groups dramatize the Mount Carmel contest and rate each group's performance

What can Christians learn from Elijah's courage at Mount Carmel?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 73
- Video clips
- Digital devices
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 76
- Revised Standard Version Bible
- Charts

- Rubrics - Observation - Anecdotal records

The Old Testament

Loyalty to God - Elijah's fight against injustices and values for social justice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe Elijah's fight against injustices in Israel
- Explore values and life skills needed to address social injustices
- Speak up against unfair treatment of others at school or in the community

- Read 1 Kings 21 or watch a video clip on injustices committed against Naboth
- Brainstorm on values and life skills needed to address social injustices today
- Design brochures on values and life skills and display them on the school noticeboard

How can Christians promote social justice today?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 78
- Video clips
- Brochure materials

- Project work - Rating scales - Authentic tasks

The Old Testament

The Old Testament Prophets - The terms prophet and prophecy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of the terms prophet and prophecy
- Define the words prophet and prophecy using a Bible dictionary
- Listen attentively to God's word proclaimed in church and apply it

- Define the words prophet and prophecy using a Bible dictionary or online sources
- Discuss the role of prophets in communicating God's message
- Research on the categories of prophets in the Old Testament

What is the role of a prophet?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 81
- Bible dictionary
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Observation - Checklists

The Old Testament

The Old Testament Prophets - Categories and importance of prophets in Israel
The Old Testament Prophets - Relationship between OT and NT prophecies
The Old Testament Prophets - Characteristics of true and false prophets

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify categories of prophets in the Old Testament
- Describe the importance of prophets in Israel
- Value the role of church leaders who faithfully teach God's word

- Use a reputable Bible commentary to outline categories of prophets in the Old Testament
- Generate a table with categories of prophets and display it in class
- In groups, discuss the importance of prophets in the Old Testament

Why were prophets important to the people of Israel?

- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 82
- Bible commentary
- Charts
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 84
- Digital devices
- Reference books
- MTP CRE Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 86
- Revised Standard Version Bible

- Written assignments - Anecdotal records - Rating scales