SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK: TOPIC
1. Revision of first year work.
2. The Birth of Jesus Christ: (a) The annunciation. Isaiah 9:6-7, Matt. 1:18-27: LK 1:26-35. (b) The Birth of Jesus. Matt.1:18-25: LK 2: 1-7.
3. The Birth of Jesus Christ: (c) The visit of the wise men (Magi), Matt. 2:1-12, The shepherds’ visit.LK 2:8-20 (d) The value of Virginity before and after marriage (i) free from STDs, HIV/AIDS. (ii) Free from unwanted pregnancy. etc.
4. Presentation of Jesus in the Temple: (a) Jesus presented in the temple. LK2: 21-24 (b) Prophecy of Simeon. LK 2:25-35 (c) Prophecy of Anna. LK 2:36-40. (Significance of the 2 prophecies should be clearly stated).
5. Jesus and his family: (a) Jesus and his siblings. Matt.13:53-56; 12: 46-50.(b) Jesus obeyed His parents. LK 2: 51-52 (c) Jesus understanding of family. Matt 12: 46-50.
6. The Baptism of Jesus: (a) The forerunner of Jesus. MK 1:1-8; LK 3: 1-20. (b) The Baptism of Jesus. Matt 3:3-17; MK 1: 9-11; LK 3:21-22 (c) The significance of Jesus Baptism.
7. The Temptation of Jesus: (a) the Temptation of Jesus. Matt. 4: 1: 12-12; LK 4: 1-13; (b) The significance of temptation of Jesus (c) Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
8. Call of Jesus Disciples: (a) Jesus calls His first four disciples. Matt 4: 18-22; Mk 1: 14-20; Lk5:1-11. (b) Jesus calls the twelve Disciples/Apostles
9. Call of Jesus disciples: (c) The demand of Discipleship. Matt 8:18-27, LK 9:57-63; LK 14: 25-33.
10. Revision.
1ST TERM
WEEK 1
LESSON 1
TOPIC: THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
SUB-TOPIC
1: The annunciation. ISAIAH 9: 6-7; Matt. 1: 18-25; Luke 1: 26-35
2. The Birth of Jesus. Matt.1: 18-25; Luke 2: 1-7.
The annunciation of the birth of Jesus.
God made preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ because he wanted to save the world from sin through Jesus Christ. From the time of Adam and Eve till the coming of Jesus Christ, man had continued to sin against God and reject His Kingdom. Man’s sin had separated him from God. Man needed forgiveness of sins so that the good relationship between him and God would be restored.
In the Old Testament, God sent the prophet Isaiah to announce the birth of Jesus. Isaiah prophesied the birth of the Saviour, saying “Behold, a young woman (virgin) shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel which means: God is with us.
The name of the Saviour would be Emmanuel ‘Emmanuel’ is a Hebrew name and it means “God is with us”. God is with us through Jesus Christ to forgive us our sins.
In the New Testament, the announcement of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ was made by God through the angel Gabriel. The angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. Mary was a young Jewish woman who lived with her parents in Nazareth, a small city in Galilee. She was a virgin and was righteous before God. She was engaged to be married to Joseph, a man from the house of David. The angel said unto her ‘Hail, O favoured one, the Lord is with you’. But Mary did not understand why Angel Gabriel should address her in that manner she became worried. Angel Gabriel said to her “Do not be afraid Mary, you have found favour…”
Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit, as the angel had said, when Joseph discovered that she had already conceived, he was not happy about it. He decided to divorce her quietly in order not to disgrace her but in the night Angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph in a dream and explained everything to him.
Evaluation:
1. Which of the following names means ‘God is with us’ a. Samuel b. Michael c. Emmanuel
2. As preparation for the coming of Christ. What did Isaiah say would be the name of a son that a young woman would conceive and bear to save mankind? A. Joel b. Emmanuel c. Gabriel
3. ------- was the name of the angel that appeared to Mary. A. Michael b. Samuel c. Gabriel
4. Mary lived with her parents in ------- a small city in Galilee. A. Bethlehem b. Nazareth c. Shechem
5. Mary was engaged to be married to------- a. Jacob b. Joseph c. Moses
LESSON 2
The Birth of Jesus
Jesus was born at the time Augustus Caesar made a decree that there should be a general census throughout the Roman Empire. One feature of the census was that every man should go to his home town for registration. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem of Judea. By the time they arrived in Bethlehem, all the inns and rest houses had been occupied. Mary time to give birth to her baby was so near that Joseph quickly took her to the manger where the animals were feeding so that she could bear her child there. Mary then gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in manger.
Moral lessons:
1. You must learn to praise and thank God for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
2. You should not doubt God’s plan for others, but rather, you should help to achieve it, like Joseph did
3. You should learn to praise and thank God at Christmas and at all times
https://youtu.be/ToFcucORsuA
Evaluation:
1. Who was the Roman Emperor at the time Jesus was born? A. Julius Caesar b. Nero Caesar c. Augustus Caesar
2. Jesus was born in a------ a. manger b. hotel c. church
3. Write short note on the visit of the wise men.
Assignment:
State five value of virginity before and after marriage.
TOPIC: THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
SUB-TOPIC
1: The annunciation. ISAIAH 9: 6-7; Matt. 1: 18-25; Luke 1: 26-35
2. The Birth of Jesus. Matt.1: 18-25; Luke 2: 1-7.
The annunciation of the birth of Jesus.
God made preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ because he wanted to save the world from sin through Jesus Christ. From the time of Adam and Eve till the coming of Jesus Christ, man had continued to sin against God and reject His Kingdom. Man’s sin had separated him from God. Man needed forgiveness of sins so that the good relationship between him and God would be restored.
In the Old Testament, God sent the prophet Isaiah to announce the birth of Jesus. Isaiah prophesied the birth of the Saviour, saying “Behold, a young woman (virgin) shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel which means: God is with us.
The name of the Saviour would be Emmanuel ‘Emmanuel’ is a Hebrew name and it means “God is with us”. God is with us through Jesus Christ to forgive us our sins.
In the New Testament, the announcement of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ was made by God through the angel Gabriel. The angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary. Mary was a young Jewish woman who lived with her parents in Nazareth, a small city in Galilee. She was a virgin and was righteous before God. She was engaged to be married to Joseph, a man from the house of David. The angel said unto her ‘Hail, O favoured one, the Lord is with you’. But Mary did not understand why Angel Gabriel should address her in that manner she became worried. Angel Gabriel said to her “Do not be afraid Mary, you have found favour…”
Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit, as the angel had said, when Joseph discovered that she had already conceived, he was not happy about it. He decided to divorce her quietly in order not to disgrace her but in the night Angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph in a dream and explained everything to him.
Evaluation:
1. Which of the following names means ‘God is with us’ a. Samuel b. Michael c. Emmanuel
2. As preparation for the coming of Christ. What did Isaiah say would be the name of a son that a young woman would conceive and bear to save mankind? A. Joel b. Emmanuel c. Gabriel
3. ------- was the name of the angel that appeared to Mary. A. Michael b. Samuel c. Gabriel
4. Mary lived with her parents in ------- a small city in Galilee. A. Bethlehem b. Nazareth c. Shechem
5. Mary was engaged to be married to------- a. Jacob b. Joseph c. Moses
LESSON 2
The Birth of Jesus
Jesus was born at the time Augustus Caesar made a decree that there should be a general census throughout the Roman Empire. One feature of the census was that every man should go to his home town for registration. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem of Judea. By the time they arrived in Bethlehem, all the inns and rest houses had been occupied. Mary time to give birth to her baby was so near that Joseph quickly took her to the manger where the animals were feeding so that she could bear her child there. Mary then gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in manger.
Moral lessons:
1. You must learn to praise and thank God for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
2. You should not doubt God’s plan for others, but rather, you should help to achieve it, like Joseph did
3. You should learn to praise and thank God at Christmas and at all times
https://youtu.be/ToFcucORsuA
Evaluation:
1. Who was the Roman Emperor at the time Jesus was born? A. Julius Caesar b. Nero Caesar c. Augustus Caesar
2. Jesus was born in a------ a. manger b. hotel c. church
3. Write short note on the visit of the wise men.
Assignment:
State five value of virginity before and after marriage.
WEEK 2
LESSON 3
TOPIC: The Birth of Jesus Christ
SUB-TOPIC: 1. The visit of the wise men
2. The Shepherds’ visit
3. The value of virginity before and after marriage.
The visit of the Wise Men (The Magi) Matt. 2: 1-12
When Jesus was born, some wise men who lived in the east saw a star which showed that a new king was born in Judea. They came to Jerusalem to see him and pay homage to him. When Herod the Great heard about it, he was greatly troubled; He summoned all the Jewish Chief priests and the scribes together and asked them where the Christ should be born. They told him that the prophets said that the Christ would be born in Bethlehem of Judea. When Herod the great heard this, he invited the wise men privately, He told them to go to Bethlehem of Judea and search for the child, and report back to him so that he too would go and pay homage to him.
The wise men continued their journey and the star they had seen in the East guided them to Bethlehem till it came and stood over the house where Jesus was born, they entered the house. The saw baby Jesus with Mary his mother and they fell down and worshipped him They gave him gifts, which were gold, frankincense and myrrh, the gold signified his royal background, the frankincense stood for his spiritual work while the myrrh signified Jesus ‘ death on the cross to save mankind. But they did not return to Herod because God warned them in a dream not to return to him.
Evaluation:
The wise men came from--------
Mention the three gifts they presented to Jesus Christ
Who told Herod the Great that a new king of the Jew had been born
LESSON 4
The visit of the Shepherds Luke 2: 8-26
There were some shepherds in Bethlehem who were looking after their flock in the open field. An angel of the Lord appeared to announce the birth of Jesus to them and the whole place shone brightly. The shepherds became frightened but the angel told them not to be afraid because he had brought them good news. So they went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. The shepherds then returned to the field, glorifying and praising God for the birth of the Saviour of all mankind.
The significance of the visit of the shepherds:
Shepherds like cattle keepers everywhere, are simple, uneducated and poor people; they have nobody to look up to, except God. The announcement to them therefore shows God’s interest in ordinary people.
https://youtu.be/0Lpv77EdxF4
The values of virginity before and after marriage.
The following are some of the values of being a virgin before and after marriage.
1. It reassures the husband that the girl he is marring has never been wayward.
2. She is free from STDs, HIV/AIDS.
3. It gives the girl the confidence that she has none of STDs before marriage.
4. It prevents the girl from having unwanted pregnancy.
5. She is free from Abortion and untimely death.
6. She is free from guilt and bodily defilement before God and man.
https://www.slideshare.net/friendlyanku ... y-18100787
Evaluation:
1. Explain the visit of the shepherds
2. State five values of virginity before and after marriage.
Assignment:
Outline the prophecies of Simeon and Anna
TOPIC: The Birth of Jesus Christ
SUB-TOPIC: 1. The visit of the wise men
2. The Shepherds’ visit
3. The value of virginity before and after marriage.
The visit of the Wise Men (The Magi) Matt. 2: 1-12
When Jesus was born, some wise men who lived in the east saw a star which showed that a new king was born in Judea. They came to Jerusalem to see him and pay homage to him. When Herod the Great heard about it, he was greatly troubled; He summoned all the Jewish Chief priests and the scribes together and asked them where the Christ should be born. They told him that the prophets said that the Christ would be born in Bethlehem of Judea. When Herod the great heard this, he invited the wise men privately, He told them to go to Bethlehem of Judea and search for the child, and report back to him so that he too would go and pay homage to him.
The wise men continued their journey and the star they had seen in the East guided them to Bethlehem till it came and stood over the house where Jesus was born, they entered the house. The saw baby Jesus with Mary his mother and they fell down and worshipped him They gave him gifts, which were gold, frankincense and myrrh, the gold signified his royal background, the frankincense stood for his spiritual work while the myrrh signified Jesus ‘ death on the cross to save mankind. But they did not return to Herod because God warned them in a dream not to return to him.
Evaluation:
The wise men came from--------
Mention the three gifts they presented to Jesus Christ
Who told Herod the Great that a new king of the Jew had been born
LESSON 4
The visit of the Shepherds Luke 2: 8-26
There were some shepherds in Bethlehem who were looking after their flock in the open field. An angel of the Lord appeared to announce the birth of Jesus to them and the whole place shone brightly. The shepherds became frightened but the angel told them not to be afraid because he had brought them good news. So they went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. The shepherds then returned to the field, glorifying and praising God for the birth of the Saviour of all mankind.
The significance of the visit of the shepherds:
Shepherds like cattle keepers everywhere, are simple, uneducated and poor people; they have nobody to look up to, except God. The announcement to them therefore shows God’s interest in ordinary people.
https://youtu.be/0Lpv77EdxF4
The values of virginity before and after marriage.
The following are some of the values of being a virgin before and after marriage.
1. It reassures the husband that the girl he is marring has never been wayward.
2. She is free from STDs, HIV/AIDS.
3. It gives the girl the confidence that she has none of STDs before marriage.
4. It prevents the girl from having unwanted pregnancy.
5. She is free from Abortion and untimely death.
6. She is free from guilt and bodily defilement before God and man.
https://www.slideshare.net/friendlyanku ... y-18100787
Evaluation:
1. Explain the visit of the shepherds
2. State five values of virginity before and after marriage.
Assignment:
Outline the prophecies of Simeon and Anna
WEEK 3
LESSON 5
TOPIC: PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
SUB-TOPIC: 1. Jesus presented in the temple
2 Prophecy of Simeon
3 Prophecy of Anna
Jesus presented in the temple. LK 2: 21-24
At the end of the eight days Jesus was circumcised and given the name Jesus as prophesied by the angel Gabriel. Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary took him to the temple in Jerusalem for the presentation.
The importance of the presentation of Jesus in the temple was to fulfill the Law of Moses regarding the first born of man and animal. The first born of every Jewish parents or animal belonged to God, the giver of all things. Jesus, being the first born of his parents, had to be presented to the Lord.
The presentation of Jesus coincided with the purification of Mary. A Jewish woman who gave birth to a child was considered unclean, as a result of the flow of blood. She remained unclean till the fortieth day when she performed the rites of purification according to the Law of Moses.
The prophecy of Simeon LK 2:25-35, 36-40
There was an old man in Jerusalem named Simeon. The man was righteous and was waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die until he saw Jesus Christ with his own eyes. He came to the temple when Jesus’ parents brought him for the presentation. Simeon took baby Jesus in his arms and blessed God and said “Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and let your servant go in peace. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel”. And to Mary, Simeon said, “This child is set for the fall and raising of many in Israel: and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also) that the thought out of many hearts may be revealed”.
Evaluation:
1. Why was Jesus presented in the temple?
2. Why did Mary have to purify herself?
3. Why was Simeon in the temple all the time?
https://youtu.be/mlHqGpTJrAc
LESSON 6
The prophecy of Anna LK 2: 36-38.
There was a very old prophetess named Anna. She was an old woman of eighty-four years. She was a widow, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She was always in the temple, fasting and praying and worshipping God. Anna was in the temple during the presentation of Jesus. She gave thanks to God and spoke of the baby Jesus Christ to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
The significance of the prophecies of Simeon and Anna:
1. Simeon’s prophecy refers to God’s plan to save mankind through Jesus Christ.
2. Simeon’s prophecy also refers to the response of the Israelites to the ministry of Jesus.
3. The sign of a sword piercing through Mary’s soul may refer to the many anxious moments that Mary would experience as Jesus carried out his ministry.
4. Anna’s prophecy concerns God’s work of salvation through Jesus Christ.
5. Anna’s prophecy confirmed the fact that the time to save the world had come, with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Evaluation:
1. Name two old persons that were in the temple at the presentation of Jesus.
2. “Now, Lord, you have kept your promise and so let your servant go in peace” These words were said by_______
3. What was the old woman always doing?
4. State four significance of Simeon and Anna prophecies.
Assignment:
Mention the names of Jesus brothers
State Joseph’s professional
https://youtu.be/rBZiPRPogn0
TOPIC: PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
SUB-TOPIC: 1. Jesus presented in the temple
2 Prophecy of Simeon
3 Prophecy of Anna
Jesus presented in the temple. LK 2: 21-24
At the end of the eight days Jesus was circumcised and given the name Jesus as prophesied by the angel Gabriel. Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary took him to the temple in Jerusalem for the presentation.
The importance of the presentation of Jesus in the temple was to fulfill the Law of Moses regarding the first born of man and animal. The first born of every Jewish parents or animal belonged to God, the giver of all things. Jesus, being the first born of his parents, had to be presented to the Lord.
The presentation of Jesus coincided with the purification of Mary. A Jewish woman who gave birth to a child was considered unclean, as a result of the flow of blood. She remained unclean till the fortieth day when she performed the rites of purification according to the Law of Moses.
The prophecy of Simeon LK 2:25-35, 36-40
There was an old man in Jerusalem named Simeon. The man was righteous and was waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not die until he saw Jesus Christ with his own eyes. He came to the temple when Jesus’ parents brought him for the presentation. Simeon took baby Jesus in his arms and blessed God and said “Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and let your servant go in peace. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel”. And to Mary, Simeon said, “This child is set for the fall and raising of many in Israel: and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also) that the thought out of many hearts may be revealed”.
Evaluation:
1. Why was Jesus presented in the temple?
2. Why did Mary have to purify herself?
3. Why was Simeon in the temple all the time?
https://youtu.be/mlHqGpTJrAc
LESSON 6
The prophecy of Anna LK 2: 36-38.
There was a very old prophetess named Anna. She was an old woman of eighty-four years. She was a widow, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She was always in the temple, fasting and praying and worshipping God. Anna was in the temple during the presentation of Jesus. She gave thanks to God and spoke of the baby Jesus Christ to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
The significance of the prophecies of Simeon and Anna:
1. Simeon’s prophecy refers to God’s plan to save mankind through Jesus Christ.
2. Simeon’s prophecy also refers to the response of the Israelites to the ministry of Jesus.
3. The sign of a sword piercing through Mary’s soul may refer to the many anxious moments that Mary would experience as Jesus carried out his ministry.
4. Anna’s prophecy concerns God’s work of salvation through Jesus Christ.
5. Anna’s prophecy confirmed the fact that the time to save the world had come, with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Evaluation:
1. Name two old persons that were in the temple at the presentation of Jesus.
2. “Now, Lord, you have kept your promise and so let your servant go in peace” These words were said by_______
3. What was the old woman always doing?
4. State four significance of Simeon and Anna prophecies.
Assignment:
Mention the names of Jesus brothers
State Joseph’s professional
https://youtu.be/rBZiPRPogn0
WEEK 4
LESSON 7
TOPIC: JESUS AND HIS FAMILY
SUB-TOPIC: 1: Jesus and his siblings
2: Jesus obeyed His parents.
3: Jesus understanding of family
Jesus and His siblings. Matt. 13: 53-56; 12: 46-50
After the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary had other children, both boys and girls. The boys were James, Joseph, Simon and Judas. The names of Jesus’ sisters were not mentioned.
Jesus obeyed His parents LK 2: 41-52
Jesus grew up to become an obedient, disciplined and hardworking child. He obeyed all instructions given to him. He was very respectful to his parents and polite to all other people in the community. He helped his parents to do all the household work. He never told a lie and he was honest in all that he said and did. Everybody spoke well of him.
Jesus attended the synagogue school in Nazareth. They were taught how to read and write, they were also taught everything about God’s dealing with their forefathers. They learnt about the important festivals of the Jews and the reasons for celebrating them. Some of these festivals were: The Passover, The Feast of Tabernacle and the feast of Pentecost. They were also taught about God’s Law.
At the age of twelve, Jesus graduated from the synagogue school, He was given the title: Ben Torah which means: “Son of Law”. This was the title given to all Jewish children who successfully completed their synagogue education.
Jesus Christ becomes a Carpenter: MK 6: 3
Joseph was a carpenter and Jesus helped him with his work. He helped him to make tables, chairs, beds and toys for the people. When Joseph died, Jesus took over the carpentry work; As a result, he was able to earn enough money to feed Mary and other members of the household.
Evaluation:
1 Mention the names of Jesus brothers.
2. What was Joseph’s occupation?
3. Jesus graduated from the synagogue at the age of-------
4. Why do you think obedience and discipline are necessary to achieve success in life?
5. Mention three important festival of the Jew.
https://youtu.be/lNFvDU23gZg
LESSON 8
Jesus understanding of family: Matt; 12 46 -50
Jesus was in a house preaching. After some time he was told that his mother and brothers asked to speak to him. Jesus asked the man who his mother and brothers were. Pointing to his disciples he said that they were his mother, brothers and sisters. He added that whoever did what his father in heaven wanted him to do was his brother, his sister and his mother.
The true families of Jesus are those who do the will of God, they are obedient, respectful, humble, loving, kind and hardworking. Jesus was not trying to disown his earthly family. He was only laying emphasis on the true family of God.
Moral Lessons:
1. You must learn to call upon Jesus to help you to be obedient and disciplined so that you may be successful with your studies and with your future work as a professional.
2. You must learn to pray to Jesus to help you take care of your family.
3. You must learn to ask Jesus to help you to do the will of God so that you can become a member of his true family.
Evaluation:
1. Who are the true family of Jesus?
2. Who did Jesus point to as his brothers, sisters and mother?
3. At what age did Jesus accompany his parents to the annual Passover feast in Jerusalem?
Assignment:
Narrate the story of Jesus’ baptism;
TOPIC: JESUS AND HIS FAMILY
SUB-TOPIC: 1: Jesus and his siblings
2: Jesus obeyed His parents.
3: Jesus understanding of family
Jesus and His siblings. Matt. 13: 53-56; 12: 46-50
After the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary had other children, both boys and girls. The boys were James, Joseph, Simon and Judas. The names of Jesus’ sisters were not mentioned.
Jesus obeyed His parents LK 2: 41-52
Jesus grew up to become an obedient, disciplined and hardworking child. He obeyed all instructions given to him. He was very respectful to his parents and polite to all other people in the community. He helped his parents to do all the household work. He never told a lie and he was honest in all that he said and did. Everybody spoke well of him.
Jesus attended the synagogue school in Nazareth. They were taught how to read and write, they were also taught everything about God’s dealing with their forefathers. They learnt about the important festivals of the Jews and the reasons for celebrating them. Some of these festivals were: The Passover, The Feast of Tabernacle and the feast of Pentecost. They were also taught about God’s Law.
At the age of twelve, Jesus graduated from the synagogue school, He was given the title: Ben Torah which means: “Son of Law”. This was the title given to all Jewish children who successfully completed their synagogue education.
Jesus Christ becomes a Carpenter: MK 6: 3
Joseph was a carpenter and Jesus helped him with his work. He helped him to make tables, chairs, beds and toys for the people. When Joseph died, Jesus took over the carpentry work; As a result, he was able to earn enough money to feed Mary and other members of the household.
Evaluation:
1 Mention the names of Jesus brothers.
2. What was Joseph’s occupation?
3. Jesus graduated from the synagogue at the age of-------
4. Why do you think obedience and discipline are necessary to achieve success in life?
5. Mention three important festival of the Jew.
https://youtu.be/lNFvDU23gZg
LESSON 8
Jesus understanding of family: Matt; 12 46 -50
Jesus was in a house preaching. After some time he was told that his mother and brothers asked to speak to him. Jesus asked the man who his mother and brothers were. Pointing to his disciples he said that they were his mother, brothers and sisters. He added that whoever did what his father in heaven wanted him to do was his brother, his sister and his mother.
The true families of Jesus are those who do the will of God, they are obedient, respectful, humble, loving, kind and hardworking. Jesus was not trying to disown his earthly family. He was only laying emphasis on the true family of God.
Moral Lessons:
1. You must learn to call upon Jesus to help you to be obedient and disciplined so that you may be successful with your studies and with your future work as a professional.
2. You must learn to pray to Jesus to help you take care of your family.
3. You must learn to ask Jesus to help you to do the will of God so that you can become a member of his true family.
Evaluation:
1. Who are the true family of Jesus?
2. Who did Jesus point to as his brothers, sisters and mother?
3. At what age did Jesus accompany his parents to the annual Passover feast in Jerusalem?
Assignment:
Narrate the story of Jesus’ baptism;
WEEK 5
LESSON 9
TOPIC: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS:
SUB-TOPIC: 1: The fore-runner of Jesus
2: The baptism of Jesus
3: The significance of Jesus Baptism
The fore-runner of Jesus. Mark 1:1-8; LK 3:1-20
A forerunner is one who prepares the way for another person greater than himself. Before Jesus started his ministry, God sent John the Baptist as his forerunner. As the forerunner, John’s work was to prepare the minds of the people by preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He called upon all the people to repent their sins. John told them that they should not think because they had Abraham as their father, they need no repentance. Everybody needs repentance and forgiveness of sins.
All the people who listened to John felt sorry for their sins. They confessed all their sins to John who then baptized them in the River Jordan. He dipped them into the water, and the water covered them. They rose out of the water as new people ready to live repentant lives. The people asked him what they should do.
John advised the ordinary people who were selfish and lacked love to show love and kindness to one another by sharing what they had with those who had none. The tax collectors asked him what they should do; he told them that they should not collect more than was legal. The soldiers who asked what they should he told them to stop their violent behavior and be gentle in dealing with people.
All the people then asked John whether he was the Christ, the Saviour. He told them that he was not. His work of a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins was to prepare their minds for the coming of the Saviour. The Saviour would baptize them with the Holy Spirit.
Evaluation:
1. What is the official title of the messenger sent to prepare the road for the coming of the Saviour
2. Who came to prepare the minds of the people to understand Jesus and receive him?
3. Where did John the Baptist baptized the people?
4. Define a forerunner.
LESSON 10
The Baptism of Jesus. Matt 3; 3-17, Mk 1: 9-11; LK 3: 21-22
The Baptism and temptation of Jesus constitute the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. When Jesus was about thirty years old, he heard from some travelers from Nazareth who had visited Judea that a man of God called John the Baptist was preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins in the River Jordan. Jesus was directed by the Holy Spirit to go to Jordan and be baptized by John the Baptist
When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming towards him, he immediately recognized him as the Messiah and Saviour. John the Baptist refused to baptize Jesus because he knew he had no sins to confess. He said to Jesus “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus said “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness”. When Jesus had said this, John the Baptist agreed and baptized him. As Jesus was coming from the water, the heaven suddenly opened and he saw the spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting upon him. At the same time a voice was heard from heaven saying that Jesus was his beloved son, in whom he was well pleased. Baptism is one of our Sacraments as Christians.
The significance of Jesus Baptism.
1. T o prepare Jesus for his ministry
2. It is an act of identification with humanity
3. It demonstrate his humility
4. Fulfilment of all righteousness
5. Jesus was confirmed as the Messiah
Moral Lessons:
1. You must learn to prepare thoroughly for any task you are to perform such as preparation for your exams.
2. When you grow up you must learn to identify with your people, by mixing with them.
Evaluation:
1. What is the official title of the messenger sent to prepare the road for the coming of Jesus? A. watchman b. forerunner c. bodyguard.
2. Where did Jesus come from to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist? A. Judea b. Samaria c. Galilee
3. Which of the following means baptism? A. immersion b. conversion c. commission.
Assignment:
Describe the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.
https://youtu.be/OVVP_ONDY1Q
TOPIC: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS:
SUB-TOPIC: 1: The fore-runner of Jesus
2: The baptism of Jesus
3: The significance of Jesus Baptism
The fore-runner of Jesus. Mark 1:1-8; LK 3:1-20
A forerunner is one who prepares the way for another person greater than himself. Before Jesus started his ministry, God sent John the Baptist as his forerunner. As the forerunner, John’s work was to prepare the minds of the people by preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He called upon all the people to repent their sins. John told them that they should not think because they had Abraham as their father, they need no repentance. Everybody needs repentance and forgiveness of sins.
All the people who listened to John felt sorry for their sins. They confessed all their sins to John who then baptized them in the River Jordan. He dipped them into the water, and the water covered them. They rose out of the water as new people ready to live repentant lives. The people asked him what they should do.
John advised the ordinary people who were selfish and lacked love to show love and kindness to one another by sharing what they had with those who had none. The tax collectors asked him what they should do; he told them that they should not collect more than was legal. The soldiers who asked what they should he told them to stop their violent behavior and be gentle in dealing with people.
All the people then asked John whether he was the Christ, the Saviour. He told them that he was not. His work of a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins was to prepare their minds for the coming of the Saviour. The Saviour would baptize them with the Holy Spirit.
Evaluation:
1. What is the official title of the messenger sent to prepare the road for the coming of the Saviour
2. Who came to prepare the minds of the people to understand Jesus and receive him?
3. Where did John the Baptist baptized the people?
4. Define a forerunner.
LESSON 10
The Baptism of Jesus. Matt 3; 3-17, Mk 1: 9-11; LK 3: 21-22
The Baptism and temptation of Jesus constitute the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. When Jesus was about thirty years old, he heard from some travelers from Nazareth who had visited Judea that a man of God called John the Baptist was preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins in the River Jordan. Jesus was directed by the Holy Spirit to go to Jordan and be baptized by John the Baptist
When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming towards him, he immediately recognized him as the Messiah and Saviour. John the Baptist refused to baptize Jesus because he knew he had no sins to confess. He said to Jesus “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus said “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness”. When Jesus had said this, John the Baptist agreed and baptized him. As Jesus was coming from the water, the heaven suddenly opened and he saw the spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting upon him. At the same time a voice was heard from heaven saying that Jesus was his beloved son, in whom he was well pleased. Baptism is one of our Sacraments as Christians.
The significance of Jesus Baptism.
1. T o prepare Jesus for his ministry
2. It is an act of identification with humanity
3. It demonstrate his humility
4. Fulfilment of all righteousness
5. Jesus was confirmed as the Messiah
Moral Lessons:
1. You must learn to prepare thoroughly for any task you are to perform such as preparation for your exams.
2. When you grow up you must learn to identify with your people, by mixing with them.
Evaluation:
1. What is the official title of the messenger sent to prepare the road for the coming of Jesus? A. watchman b. forerunner c. bodyguard.
2. Where did Jesus come from to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist? A. Judea b. Samaria c. Galilee
3. Which of the following means baptism? A. immersion b. conversion c. commission.
Assignment:
Describe the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.
https://youtu.be/OVVP_ONDY1Q
WEEK 6
LESSON 11
TOPIC: THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS
SUB-TOPIC 1: The Temptation of Jesus: Matt 4; 1-11, Mk 1: 12, 13; LK 4: 1-13.
2: The significance of the temptation of Jesus.
3: Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
The Temptation of Jesus.
To tempt is to entice or persuade someone to do what he or she is not supposed to do. Therefore temptation is the process whereby we are enticed or persuaded to do what we are not supposed to do. The devil tempts us to do things against God’s will.
After Jesus had been baptized, he was led by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil in the wilderness. He fasted for forty days and nights while he prayed, and meditated on his future work as the Messiah and Saviour of mankind. At the end of the forty days, Jesus was hungry and wanted food to eat. The devil then came to tempt him.
In the first temptation, the devil asked Jesus to turn stones into bread if he was really the son of God. Jesus replied him that the scriptures said that man should not live by bread alone, but by every word that came out from the mouth of God.
In the second temptation, the devil took Jesus to the holy city, Jerusalem, sat on the highest pinnacle of the temple, and asked him to jump down if he was really the son of God. The devil added that the scriptures said, that God would tell his angels to bear him up, so that he would not dash his feet against stones, Jesus replied that the scriptures also said that thou shall not tempt the Lord your God.
In the third temptation, the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. The devil told Jesus that if he could bow down and worship him, he would give him all of them. Jesus replied that he should get away because the scriptures said that thou shall worship the Lord God and serve him only. After this, the devil left him alone, and angels came and worshiped him.
Evaluation:
1. After the baptism, Jesus was led by the power of the spirit into the-------
2. How many days and nights did Jesus fast before his temptations started?
3. What happened to Jesus after the temptation?
4. According to Matthew, where was Jesus taken to in the third temptation?
5. What did the devil ask Jesus to do in the first temptation?
The significance of temptation of Jesus.
1. The first temptation was to make him false to his perfect humanity, i.e. to make him appear as Economic Messiah.
2. The second was to make him win men’s hearts not by love as required of the Messiah but by startling signs. i.e. to appear as Miracle Messiah
3. The third was to make him not to win his kingdom through suffering as required of the Messiah i.e. to appear as Political Messiah.
https://www.slideshare.net/dkooyers/luk ... -capernaum
LESSON 12
Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
There are so many temptations in Nigeria today. As children in Nigeria, we are tempted to:
1. Disobey or insult or abuse our parents, teachers, e.t.c.
2. Tell lies or to steal.
3. Quarrel with our friends and fight one another.
4. Be dishonest, selfish, wicked and cruel to those we love and to those around us.
5. The desire to be rich over night without work.
6. The desire to pass examinations without studying.
7. Greed for political power at all cost.
8. Uncontrolled sexual desire.
9. Play truant or refuse to do our homework.
Ways of overcoming them.
1. Seeking the help of Jesus.
2. Avoiding bad friends.
3. Joining Christian youth associations
4. Working hard at school.
5. Patience and hard work.
6. Avoiding the desire to rule at all cost.
7. Setting realistic goals for oneself
Moral Lessons:
1. Jesus temptations teach us to expect temptations any time and learn how to overcome them.
2. As Nigerians, we should learn to say: No, as Jesus did, to all those who try to tempt us to do evil.
Evaluation:
1. Define temptation.
2. Mention five temptations in Nigeria today.
3. Stat six ways of overcoming temptations in Nigeria of today.
4. List two moral lessons we learn from the temptations of Jesus.
Assignment:
Who is disciple?
Name the first four disciples.
TOPIC: THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS
SUB-TOPIC 1: The Temptation of Jesus: Matt 4; 1-11, Mk 1: 12, 13; LK 4: 1-13.
2: The significance of the temptation of Jesus.
3: Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
The Temptation of Jesus.
To tempt is to entice or persuade someone to do what he or she is not supposed to do. Therefore temptation is the process whereby we are enticed or persuaded to do what we are not supposed to do. The devil tempts us to do things against God’s will.
After Jesus had been baptized, he was led by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil in the wilderness. He fasted for forty days and nights while he prayed, and meditated on his future work as the Messiah and Saviour of mankind. At the end of the forty days, Jesus was hungry and wanted food to eat. The devil then came to tempt him.
In the first temptation, the devil asked Jesus to turn stones into bread if he was really the son of God. Jesus replied him that the scriptures said that man should not live by bread alone, but by every word that came out from the mouth of God.
In the second temptation, the devil took Jesus to the holy city, Jerusalem, sat on the highest pinnacle of the temple, and asked him to jump down if he was really the son of God. The devil added that the scriptures said, that God would tell his angels to bear him up, so that he would not dash his feet against stones, Jesus replied that the scriptures also said that thou shall not tempt the Lord your God.
In the third temptation, the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. The devil told Jesus that if he could bow down and worship him, he would give him all of them. Jesus replied that he should get away because the scriptures said that thou shall worship the Lord God and serve him only. After this, the devil left him alone, and angels came and worshiped him.
Evaluation:
1. After the baptism, Jesus was led by the power of the spirit into the-------
2. How many days and nights did Jesus fast before his temptations started?
3. What happened to Jesus after the temptation?
4. According to Matthew, where was Jesus taken to in the third temptation?
5. What did the devil ask Jesus to do in the first temptation?
The significance of temptation of Jesus.
1. The first temptation was to make him false to his perfect humanity, i.e. to make him appear as Economic Messiah.
2. The second was to make him win men’s hearts not by love as required of the Messiah but by startling signs. i.e. to appear as Miracle Messiah
3. The third was to make him not to win his kingdom through suffering as required of the Messiah i.e. to appear as Political Messiah.
https://www.slideshare.net/dkooyers/luk ... -capernaum
LESSON 12
Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
There are so many temptations in Nigeria today. As children in Nigeria, we are tempted to:
1. Disobey or insult or abuse our parents, teachers, e.t.c.
2. Tell lies or to steal.
3. Quarrel with our friends and fight one another.
4. Be dishonest, selfish, wicked and cruel to those we love and to those around us.
5. The desire to be rich over night without work.
6. The desire to pass examinations without studying.
7. Greed for political power at all cost.
8. Uncontrolled sexual desire.
9. Play truant or refuse to do our homework.
Ways of overcoming them.
1. Seeking the help of Jesus.
2. Avoiding bad friends.
3. Joining Christian youth associations
4. Working hard at school.
5. Patience and hard work.
6. Avoiding the desire to rule at all cost.
7. Setting realistic goals for oneself
Moral Lessons:
1. Jesus temptations teach us to expect temptations any time and learn how to overcome them.
2. As Nigerians, we should learn to say: No, as Jesus did, to all those who try to tempt us to do evil.
Evaluation:
1. Define temptation.
2. Mention five temptations in Nigeria today.
3. Stat six ways of overcoming temptations in Nigeria of today.
4. List two moral lessons we learn from the temptations of Jesus.
Assignment:
Who is disciple?
Name the first four disciples.
WEEK 7
LESSON 13
TOPIC: CALL OF JESUS DISCIPLES
SUB-TOPIC: 1: Jesus calls His first four disciples
2: Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles
Jesus calls His first four disciples. Matt 8: 18-22, Mk 1: 14-20, Luke 5: 1-11
A disciple is a pupil, student or follower who receives instructions from his teacher. The first four disciples were Peter and his brother, Andrew; and the two brothers, James and John.
According to Matthew and Mark, one day, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Jesus called them to be his disciples saying: “follow me, and l will make you fishers of men.” And immediately, they followed Jesus. A few meters away from where Jesus called Peter and Andrew, Jesus met the two brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were with their father mending their broken nets. Jesus called them and immediately, they left their father and followed him.
The gospel of Luke gives another account of how Jesus called the first four disciples. Jesus met Peter, Andrew, James and John by the Sea of Galilee. They had just returned from fishing all night without making any catch. Jesus told Peter to go and fish. Peter said they had toiled all night without any fish, but they would try again at his word. They had a great catch of fish. When Peter, Andrew, James and John had brought in all the fish, they left everything and followed Jesus.
Evaluation:
Who were the first four disciples of Jesus according to Luke?
Who is a disciple?
What was the occupation of the first four disciples?
LESSON 14
Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles: Mk 3: 13-19
Apart from the first four disciples, Jesus called Matthew or Levi, a tax collector to be his disciple and he did. The Gospel of John also tells us of the call of Philip. Many other people also followed Jesus though he had not called them. When Jesus saw that there were many people who were prepared to sacrifice everything to follow him in order to learn from him, he decided to select twelve of them to be his disciples.
The day before Jesus selected the twelve disciples; he left everybody and went to a quiet place. There he prayed all night to God to help him select the right men. Jesus wanted honest, faithful and loyal disciples who would devote all their lives to the service of God. God listened to Jesus prayers and in the morning he called all the people together and selected twelve disciples from among them. The disciples were:
1. Simon Peter
2. Andrew
3. James and
4. John the sons of Zebedee
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew
7. Matthew
8. Thomas
9. James the son of Alpheus
10. Simon the Zealot
11. Thaddeus
12. Judas Iscariot.
Moral lessons:
1. You must learn to respond willingly to God’s call to serve him as the first disciples did.
2. You must learn to seek God’s guidance in all that you plan to do as our Lord Jesus do
Evaluation:
1. Who of the following apostles was a tax collector? A. Andrew b. James c. Matthew
2. Who of the following apostles was not a fisherman? A. peter b. Thomas c. John
3. Who did Jesus see in a boat with their father mending their nets when he called them?
4. What did Jesus tell Peter he would make him when he called him?
Assignment:
State five demands of discipleship.
https://youtu.be/5MW_KyRtaYM
TOPIC: CALL OF JESUS DISCIPLES
SUB-TOPIC: 1: Jesus calls His first four disciples
2: Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles
Jesus calls His first four disciples. Matt 8: 18-22, Mk 1: 14-20, Luke 5: 1-11
A disciple is a pupil, student or follower who receives instructions from his teacher. The first four disciples were Peter and his brother, Andrew; and the two brothers, James and John.
According to Matthew and Mark, one day, as Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew casting their net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Jesus called them to be his disciples saying: “follow me, and l will make you fishers of men.” And immediately, they followed Jesus. A few meters away from where Jesus called Peter and Andrew, Jesus met the two brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were with their father mending their broken nets. Jesus called them and immediately, they left their father and followed him.
The gospel of Luke gives another account of how Jesus called the first four disciples. Jesus met Peter, Andrew, James and John by the Sea of Galilee. They had just returned from fishing all night without making any catch. Jesus told Peter to go and fish. Peter said they had toiled all night without any fish, but they would try again at his word. They had a great catch of fish. When Peter, Andrew, James and John had brought in all the fish, they left everything and followed Jesus.
Evaluation:
Who were the first four disciples of Jesus according to Luke?
Who is a disciple?
What was the occupation of the first four disciples?
LESSON 14
Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles: Mk 3: 13-19
Apart from the first four disciples, Jesus called Matthew or Levi, a tax collector to be his disciple and he did. The Gospel of John also tells us of the call of Philip. Many other people also followed Jesus though he had not called them. When Jesus saw that there were many people who were prepared to sacrifice everything to follow him in order to learn from him, he decided to select twelve of them to be his disciples.
The day before Jesus selected the twelve disciples; he left everybody and went to a quiet place. There he prayed all night to God to help him select the right men. Jesus wanted honest, faithful and loyal disciples who would devote all their lives to the service of God. God listened to Jesus prayers and in the morning he called all the people together and selected twelve disciples from among them. The disciples were:
1. Simon Peter
2. Andrew
3. James and
4. John the sons of Zebedee
5. Philip
6. Bartholomew
7. Matthew
8. Thomas
9. James the son of Alpheus
10. Simon the Zealot
11. Thaddeus
12. Judas Iscariot.
Moral lessons:
1. You must learn to respond willingly to God’s call to serve him as the first disciples did.
2. You must learn to seek God’s guidance in all that you plan to do as our Lord Jesus do
Evaluation:
1. Who of the following apostles was a tax collector? A. Andrew b. James c. Matthew
2. Who of the following apostles was not a fisherman? A. peter b. Thomas c. John
3. Who did Jesus see in a boat with their father mending their nets when he called them?
4. What did Jesus tell Peter he would make him when he called him?
Assignment:
State five demands of discipleship.
https://youtu.be/5MW_KyRtaYM
WEEK 8
LESSON 15
TOPIC: CALL OF JESUS DISCIPLES
SUB-TOPIC: The Demand of Discipleship
Discipleship is about two things. The first is to be a true believer in Jesus. The second is to be a devoted follower of Jesus. Jesus taught the disciples about the demands of discipleship.
The demands are:
1. Insecurity in discipleship: (Matt 8; 19-20, LK 9: 57-58): Jesus taught that one of the demands of discipleship is that there is no security attached to it. There is no personal gain or comfort because it is full of dangers and many risks. This teaching on lack of security in discipleship comes out in Jesus’ meeting with scribe. He told Jesus that he wanted to follow him. Jesus said “foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head”
2. God first in discipleship: (LK 9: 59-60): Jesus taught that another demand of discipleship is that the disciple should give the first place to God where a choice has to be made between service to God and to the family. This teaching of Jesus comes out in the story where Jesus asked a young man to follow him. The young man begged that he should first be allowed to go home and bury his father but Jesus said to him: “Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you go and proclaim the kingdom of God”.
3. Total commitment in discipleship: (LK 9 :61-62): Another demands of discipleship is total commitment. The disciple must remain focused and avoid any form of distraction. We can see the example in the encounter of Jesus with someone who told Jesus that he wanted to follow him as his disciple. But first he wanted to go and bid farewell to those at home. Jesus told him “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God”.
4. Sacrificing the interest of family and self to discipleship: (LK 14: 26): Jesus said one must be ready to sacrifice the interest of his family and of himself for God. He made this clear when he said: “If any one comes after me and does not hate is own father or mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.”
5. Self denial in discipleship: (LK 14:27): Jesus taught that to become his disciples one should deny himself and take his cross daily and follow him. “If any man comes after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me”.
6. Counting the cost in discipleship: (LK 14: 28-32): Jesus taught that since discipleship is a difficult and dangerous work, one should not rush into it. One should sit down and carefully count the cost involved. Is one ready to endure pain, humiliation, disgrace, and sacrifice family interest for the work of God?
Evaluation:
What is discipleship?
State six demands of discipleship.
TOPIC: CALL OF JESUS DISCIPLES
SUB-TOPIC: The Demand of Discipleship
Discipleship is about two things. The first is to be a true believer in Jesus. The second is to be a devoted follower of Jesus. Jesus taught the disciples about the demands of discipleship.
The demands are:
1. Insecurity in discipleship: (Matt 8; 19-20, LK 9: 57-58): Jesus taught that one of the demands of discipleship is that there is no security attached to it. There is no personal gain or comfort because it is full of dangers and many risks. This teaching on lack of security in discipleship comes out in Jesus’ meeting with scribe. He told Jesus that he wanted to follow him. Jesus said “foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head”
2. God first in discipleship: (LK 9: 59-60): Jesus taught that another demand of discipleship is that the disciple should give the first place to God where a choice has to be made between service to God and to the family. This teaching of Jesus comes out in the story where Jesus asked a young man to follow him. The young man begged that he should first be allowed to go home and bury his father but Jesus said to him: “Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you go and proclaim the kingdom of God”.
3. Total commitment in discipleship: (LK 9 :61-62): Another demands of discipleship is total commitment. The disciple must remain focused and avoid any form of distraction. We can see the example in the encounter of Jesus with someone who told Jesus that he wanted to follow him as his disciple. But first he wanted to go and bid farewell to those at home. Jesus told him “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God”.
4. Sacrificing the interest of family and self to discipleship: (LK 14: 26): Jesus said one must be ready to sacrifice the interest of his family and of himself for God. He made this clear when he said: “If any one comes after me and does not hate is own father or mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.”
5. Self denial in discipleship: (LK 14:27): Jesus taught that to become his disciples one should deny himself and take his cross daily and follow him. “If any man comes after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me”.
6. Counting the cost in discipleship: (LK 14: 28-32): Jesus taught that since discipleship is a difficult and dangerous work, one should not rush into it. One should sit down and carefully count the cost involved. Is one ready to endure pain, humiliation, disgrace, and sacrifice family interest for the work of God?
Evaluation:
What is discipleship?
State six demands of discipleship.