Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the Storm - Meaning of a Storm and Events of the Miracle
Calming the Storm - Summary of Events of the Miracle
Calming the Storm - Lessons from the Miracle of Calming the Storm
Calming the Storm - Challenges Young People Face in Day-to-Day Life
Calming the Storm - Overcoming Challenges in Day-to-Day Life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the term storm in both its literal and symbolic senses
- Describe the events of the miracle of calming the storm from Mark 4:35-41
- Show willingness to call on Jesus Christ during storms and challenges in life

- Use a digital device or dictionary to search for the meaning of the word storm and brainstorm on its symbolic meaning
- Read Mark 4:35-41 in turns and describe the miracle of calming the storm
- Study figure 3.2 and narrate the story of the calming of the storm to classmates

What does the miracle of calming the storm teach about the power of Jesus Christ?

- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 55
- Bible (Mark 4:35-41)
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 56
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 57
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 58
- Bible (Psalms 91:1-6)
- Flip charts
- Reference books
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 59
- Journals

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the Storm - Review and Application
Healing of the Paralytic - Events of the Healing of the Paralytic
Healing of the Paralytic - Poem on Healing and Summary of Events
Healing of the Paralytic - Lessons from the Healing of the Paralytic
Healing of the Paralytic - The Pharisees' Opposition and Meaning of Blasphemy
Healing of the Paralytic - Reasons for the Pharisees' Accusation of Blasphemy
Healing of the Paralytic - Having Faith in God When Faced with Challenges

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Summarise lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm
- Apply the lessons from the miracle to resolve real-life challenges such as Lucy's poor performance
- Show confidence in God's ability to calm the storms in their personal lives

- Answer review questions on lessons from the miracle of calming the storm
- Read Lucy's story about poor performance and discuss how she can apply lessons from the miracle
- Write down personal ways of depending on God in day-to-day life and share with the class

How can lessons from the miracle of calming the storm help you face your own storms?

- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 61
- Bible (Mark 4:35-41; Psalms 91)
- Reference books
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 62
- Bible (Luke 5:17-26)
- Dictionary
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 63
- Digital devices
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 64
- Exercise books
- Charts
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 65
- Library resources
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 66
- Flip charts
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 67
- Bible (Isaiah 53:4-5; Luke 5:17-26)
- Journals

- Written assignments - Oral questions - Observation

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on Prayer - Importance of Prayer in Day-to-Day Life
Teaching on Prayer - Importance of Having Faith When Praying to God
Teaching on Prayer - Praying for All People as Taught by Jesus Christ
Teaching on Prayer - Application of Jesus Christ's Teachings on Prayer
Teaching on Prayer - Teachings of Jesus Christ about Prayer
Teaching on Prayer - Review and Application
The Lost Sheep - God's Love for the Sinner
The Lost Sheep - Events of the Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Lost Sheep - Poem and Lessons from the Parable
The Lost Sheep - Role-Play of the Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Lost Sheep - Summary of Lessons and Responding to God's Saving Grace

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of prayer in day-to-day life
- Describe how prayer transformed Joshua's family and work situation
- Appreciate prayer as a key tool for communicating with God and overcoming challenges

- Read Joshua's story and outline the importance of prayer from his experience
- Share personal experiences of times God answered their prayers and write notes in exercise books
- Use digital devices to watch a video on the importance of prayer and make short notes for class presentation

Why should a Christian pray every day?

- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 68
- Bible (Matthew 6:5-15)
- Digital devices
- Journals
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 69
- Bible (Mark 11:22-24; Hebrews 11:1)
- Exercise books and tables
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 70
- Bible (Matthew 5:44-45)
- Hymn books
- Charts
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 71
- Bible (Matthew 6:5-8)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 72
- Bible (Matthew 6:5-15; Mark 11:22-24)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 73
- Bible (Matthew 5:44-45; 6:5-15; Mark 11:22-24)
- Reference books
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 74
- Bible (Luke 15:1-7)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 75
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 76
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 77
- Locally available materials for costumes
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 78
- Exercise books

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Teachings of Jesus Christ
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church
The Church

The Lost Sheep - Reaching Out to the Lost through Mission Work
The Lost Sheep - Evangelism, Song and Review
The Holy Spirit - Outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit - Events of Pentecost: Video and Notes
The Holy Spirit - Ways Christians Exemplify the Fruit of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Fruit of the Holy Spirit in Practice: Yohana's Story
The Holy Spirit - Reflection Journal and Song on Fruit of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit - Importance of Participating in Church Activities
The Holy Spirit - Review and Application
Acts of Compassion - Role of the Church in Helping the Needy
Acts of Compassion - Biblical Basis for Helping the Needy
Acts of Compassion - Unrighteous Acts and Role-Play
Acts of Compassion - Ways Christians Help the Needy
Acts of Compassion - Participating in Community Service Activities
Acts of Compassion - Poem on Helping the Needy and Review
Acts of Compassion - Review and Application

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways the youth can reach out to the lost in society
- Relate the child-to-child mission article to the parable of the lost sheep
- Show commitment to actively participating in reaching out to lost and vulnerable people in the community

- Study figure 4.2 and describe the mission activity and how it helps in reaching out to the lost
- Fill table 4.5 on ways to reach out to street children, drug users, school dropouts and pickpockets
- Read the child-to-child magazine excerpt and identify ways children can support victims of disasters

How can young Christians actively reach out to those who are lost in the community?

- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 79
- Bible (Luke 15:4-7)
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 80
- Bible (Luke 15:1-7)
- Good News Bible
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 81
- Bible (Acts 2:1-11)
- Bible dictionary
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 82
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 83
- Bible (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Flashcards
- Dictionary
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 84
- Exercise books and tables
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 85
- Journals
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 86
- Bible (Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 2:1-11)
- Reference books
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 87
- Bible (Acts 2:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 88
- Bible (Matthew 25:35-46)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 89
- Bible (Leviticus 19:32-33; Psalms 82:3; Matthew 25:31-46)
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 90
- Bible (Matthew 25:31-46)
What community service activities can young Christians carry out as acts of compassion?
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 91
- Donation items
- Distinction CRE Grade 8 pg. 92
- Bible (Matthew 25:35-46; Leviticus 19:32-33)
- Bible (Matthew 25:31-46; Leviticus 19:32-33; Psalms 82:3)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments