NAME:……………………………………………………………………..CLASS:…..

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DEEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL
SECOND TERM: E-LEARNING NOTES
JS 2 (BASIC 8)
SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK TOPIC

1. Revision of First Term work.

2. Call of the Disciples: (a) Jesus calls His four disciples Matt 4:18-22; Mark 1:14-20; Luke 5:
1-11 b) Jesus calls the twelve disciples/Apostles Marl 3:13-19
3. Call of Disciples: The demand of discipleship Matt 8: 18 -22; Luke 9: 57-62; Luke 14 :25-

34

4. Sermon on the Mount (a) The Beatitudes Matt 5: 1-12 (b) Christians as salt and Light of

the world Matt 513-16

5. Sermon on the Mount (c) Forgiveness Matt 6 14-15 (d) Revenge Matt 5:38-42
6. Sermon on the mount (e) Prayer and fasting Matt 6 5-18 (f) Love of money Matt 6 19 -24
(g) Worrying Matt 6 25-34

7. MID TERM BREAK

8. Some parables of Jesus (a) meaning of parable- why Jesus tought in parables Matt 13: 34-

35

9. Some parables of Jesus (b) parables about the kingdom (i) The sower Matt 13 1-9, 18-23

10. Some parables of Jesus (ii) the wheat and Tares. Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43, Read the
following: Luke 15:11-34,15:3-7,15:8-10
11. Revision
12. Examination

WEEK 1
Date:…………………………
Activity: Revision of first term work
TOPIC: CALL OF JESUS DISCIPLES

SUB-TOPIC: 1: Jesus calls His first four disciples

2: Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles

Sub-Topic 1: 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 or his master. 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?

Sub-Topic 2: Jesus calls the Twelve Disciples/Apostles: Mk 2:13-17; 3: 13-19,

Apart from the first four disciples, Jesus called Matthew or Levi, a tax collector to be his disciple and he
did some people were unhappy with this development thinking that Jesus should not have any thing to
do with a sinner but Jesus said “ it is not the healthy who needs a doctor , but the sick”. 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 also known as Levi

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:

Who of the following apostles was a tax collector? A. Andrew b. James c. Matthew

1. Who of the following apostles was not a fisherman? A. peter b. Thomas c. John

2. Who did Jesus see in a boat with their father mending their nets when he called them?

3. What did Jesus tell Peter he would make him when he called him?

Objective Questions

1. The brother of Andrew was (a)John (b)Luke (c)Mark (d)Philip (e)Simon Peter
2. The first four disciples of Jesus were James, Andrew , Simon peter and (a)Bartholomew (b)
John(c) Luke(d)Mark (e)Philip
3. The first four disciples of Jesus were (a) carpenters (b)fishermen (c)tax collectors (d)tent
makers (e)traders
4. Jesus called the tax collector whose name is Levi , sitting in the tax office , whose brother’s
name is (a)Judas Iscariot(b) John(c)Bartholomew (d)James (e) Matthew
5. “For I came not to call the righteous but sinners” this statement was made by Jesus at the
call of (a)James (b) Judas(c)Matthew (d)Simon (e)Thomas

Weekend Assignment:

 State five demands of discipleship.

WEEK 3

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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?
MORAL LESSON

1. The Disciples followed Christ at His clarion call, so we should not delay our salvation as
Christ calls out to us.

2. The Disciples obeyed Christ to carry out His Vision of winning souls. It is the
responsibility of all Christians today to tell others about Christ – the message of
Salvation.

EVALUATION
1. What is discipleship?

2. State six demands of discipleship.

3. What did Jesus say he would make the Disciples when He called them?

4. In what place were the first four disciples called?

5. Mention their names (first four).

Objective Questions

1. Jesus said “any one who put his hand on the plough and looks back is (a)an enemy of God
(b)condemned forever (c)not fit for the kingdom (d)not qualify for any blessing (e)sinning
against God
2. According to Jesus there is no …………….. in discipleship (a)pain (b)sacrifice (c)enjoyment
(d)humiliation (e)disgrace
3. A true disciple must be ……………(a)good singer (b)an instrumentalist (c)punctual in church
meetings always (d) a true believer in Jesus (e) very rich
4. “Leave the dead to bury their own dead” by this statement Jesus implies that (a)Christians
should not bury their dead (b)every living man is a dead (c)there is urgency in the matter of the
gospel (d) a disciple should not care for his family (e)A disciple must not touch the dead
JESUS WITH THE TWELVE DISCIPLES\

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Write out the names of the twelve disciples.

2. Read Matthew 5:1-12

Week 4.

Topic: SERMON ON THE MOUNT/THE DEMAND OF THE KINGDOM

BIBLE REFERENCES: MATTHEW 5:1-12. MATTHEW 5:13-16. MATTHEW 6:14-15

SUB TOPIC:

THE BEATITUDES

CHRISTIANS AS SALT AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD

CONTENT:

THE BEATITUDES

Beatitudes means a state of total happiness, blessedness, success and prosperity. In the book
of Matthew, there are nine beatitudes stated by Christ while He taught on the mount as each
began with the word “blessed”. It simply signifies the reward for faithful followers of Christ who
obeys His commandment. The nine beatitudes are as follows:

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of
evil against you falsely on my account (for my sake).Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for
your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the Prophets who were before
you.

SUB- TOPIC 2: CHRISTIANS AS SALT AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD

All over the world, salt is known as a preservative. It prevents the foods from decaying, adds
value to its taste and used as seasoning ingredient. In the same way, we are to preserve the
society some social ills, evil practices and decadence through their belief, attitudes and
character.

The light shines to give directions on path. As Christians, we should shine a godly light to direct
others from sin to Christ as they see the works of our heavenly Father in us and give praises to
God.

CHRIST TEACHING ON THE MOUNT

ASSESSMENT

1. What is Beatitude?

2. Mention five Beatitudes.

3. Mention four usefulness of salt to human living.

4. How can you be salt to your generation?

Objective questions

1. The word beatitude means (a)blessedness (b)meekness (c)peace (d)peace (e)purity

2. Jesus taught that those who are persecuted for righteousness sake will (a)be called the
children of God (b)be glad and rejoice (c)enter God’s kingdom (d)obtain mercy (e)see
God
3. Complete this statement “Blessed are the poor in spirit for…..” (a)theirs is the kingdom
of God (b)they shall be called the sons of God (c)they shall be comforted (d)they shall be
satisfied (e)They shall see God
4. Blessed are the merciful for they shall (a)be comforted (b)be satisfied (c)obtain good
report (d)obtain mercy (e) see God
5. When Jesus called Christians the light ; it implies that Christians are (a)fire (b)the sun
(c)lead sinners to Christ (d)present lamps to people (e) not to travel in the night

WEEK 5

Date:............................

Topic: JESUS TEACHING ON THE MOUNT/THE DEMAND OF THE KINGDOM

BIBLE REFERENCES: MATTHEW 5:1-12. MATTHEW 5:13-16. MATTHEW 6:14-15

SUB TOPIC:

FORGIVENESS AND REVENGE

CONTENT

FORGIVENESS AND REVENGE

The Law of Moses stated, “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”, which means when someone
misplaces your property, he MUST get you another or be made sure to lose the same thing at
the same value. Those who are interested in stealing are made to pay for the exact material
missed. This was the law given through Moses but Christ came and abolished this law i.e. He
officially end this Law

Our Saviour a loving and caring Father felt and saw the need for peaceful coexistence between
human and their neighbour and so decided to eliminate this long live law. Christ’s Law teaches
perseverance, brotherly love and peace with men when offended or victimized not retaliate nor
strike back.

Jesus said if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive men their sins your heavenly father will not forgive you your sins.
SIGNIFICANCE

1. Christ will never forsake those who obey His commandments.

2. His blessings abound all the way for obedient Christians.

3. Christian’s lives are like book before the eyes of the earthen.

4. We must strive to live righteously to bring others to Christ.

5. We should be able to tolerate, bear and endure wrongs done to us from others.

CHRIST TEACHING ON THE MOUNT

ASSESSMENT

1. How can Christians act like light in the world?

2. As Christians what should be our attitude to the visually impaired on the way?

3. How many times are we to forgive in a day?

Objective Questions

1. Jesus said the love for our enemies is good because it makes (a)them fell bad (b)them
feel good (c)them weak (d)us justified (e)us children of God
2. The first thing you must do when you have offended someone is to (a)admit that you
are wrong (b)ask for forgiveness (c)make sure that you are forgiven (d)pray to god for
forgiveness (e)show remorse in repentance
3. The law of Moses says (a)take courage in times of trouble for you will be victorious
(b)pray for those who persecute you (c)if your right eyes causes you to sin, pluck it out
(d)honour your father and your mother (e)an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
4. Which of Jesus’ disciples asked Jesus questions on the number of times to
forgive(a)James (b)John (c)Thomas (d)Peter (e)Andrew
5. If you forgive others their sins your father in heaven will (a)not forgive you your own sin
(b)make you pay for the sins of others (c)you will suffer for life (d)forgive you your own
sin (e) they will be taking you for granted
WEEK 6

Date:...................

Topic: JESUS TEACHING ON THE MOUNT/THE DEMAND OF THE KINGDOM

BIBLE REFERENCES: MATTHEW 6:5-13. MATTHEW 6:19-34. MATTHEW 6:25-34

SUB TOPIC:

FASTING AND PRAYER

LOVE OF MONEY

WORRY AND ANXIETY

CONTENT

FASTING AND PRAYER

During fasting, Christians are not to frown, look dejected or pale which makes way for
questions from neighbours; rather a happy countenance should be seen and our body kept
clean. People who fast looking dejected, miserable are referred to as hypocrites before God.

Prayer as a means of communicating with God provides us the opportunity of presenting our
request with faith of being answered. Prayers in faith backed up with fasting makes efficient
and speedy answer. When we pray, we should not use our prayer as a demonstration of our
holiness and thereby attract the attention of men and their praises. Quiet prayers in faith
attract God’s attention and blessing. Christ gave his disciples a prayer pattern that signifies our
prayer is to start with adoration to God “Our Father who hath in Heaven Hallowed be thy
Name”.

LOVE OF MONEY

Money is a legal tender. It is a medium by which value is placed on goods and services for
exchange purposes.

A legal tender should not be made to replace our eternal value and eternity because it’s only
useful here on earth. Christ reminded us the commandment that says “thou shall not have any
other god except Me”, because many have made money their god and they have been slave to
its power.

We are to store our treasures in heaven where moth and rust cannot destroy nor robbers break
in not on earth where all evil are present.

WORRY AND ANXIETY

For human to survive there is need to work but when worry and anxiety is involved, it becomes
a problem to our health. Christ said we should not worry about the food we eat, cloth to put on
and other necessities of life, rather as we work, we pray and believe God for blessings and
breakthrough.

The birds, flowers, and grass are good examples for us as God takes care of them without their
need to work, toil or worry. The Bible note it that even King Solomon was not best arrayed as
flowers taken care by God.

Therefore, Christians are to work as best they could and trust in God through prayers that all
shall be well. The concern of heaven should be the paramount thing on our heart and as we do
this, God will meet all our needs.

Read and memorize Matthew 6:26, 33

MORAL INSTRUCTION

1. As Christians, when it is good to fast but it should be done without being noticed by
others.

2. We should develop the habit of communing with God through prayer.

3. Money should never be our god. It should serve us not we serving it.

4. Those who love money and are always desiring of getting more often fall into
temptation and sin.

5. Worry and anxiety cannot add a cubit or centimetre to us but only adds sickness, pains
of lack and eventually may leads to premature death.

CHRIST TEACHING ON THE MOUNT

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. What is Prayer?
 2. What is the effect of fasting with a frowned face and dejected look?

3. Since we are not to worry or be anxious, there is no need of studying? Yes/No

4. Briefly explain what you will tell your Neighbour who has just lost his job.

Objective Questions

1. Jesus teaches that God who take care of birds, plants and flowers will also take care of
us because He (a)control all things (b)is benevolent (c)is the provider of all our needs
(d)knows we are more precious than all those things (e)created us
2. Jesus said seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and (a)all these things
shall be yours as well (b)goodness and mercy shall reign forever (c)justice shall prevail
(d)justice shall prevail like an endless stream (e)you shall see heaven
3. The bible teaches that the love of money is the (a)beginning of wisdom (b)answer to all
things (c)root of all evil (d)ladder of success (e)power to greater achievement
4. When we pray we are not to (a)look dejected (b)fast (c)study the scripture
(d)concentrate (e)be sober
5. Our prayers should include all but one of the following (a)adoration (b)thanksgiving
(c)confession of sin (d)babbling (e)asking for forgiveness

WEEK 7: MID TERM BREAK

WEEK 8

Date:...............................

Topic: JESUS’ TEACHING IN PARABLES

BIBLE REFERENCES: MATTHEW 13:34-35. 1-9, 18-23. 13:24-30, 36-43. LUKE 15:11-32. 15:3-7.
15:8-10.

SUB TOPIC:

MEANING OF PARABLE

 WHY JESUS TAUGHT IN PARABLES

PARABLES ABOUT THE KINGDOM

 PARABLE OF THE SOWER

 PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARES

CONTENT

MEANING OF PARABLE
Parable is simply an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Parable is a short simple story
that teaches a moral or religious lesson

It is a way Christ adopted to teach from the known to the unknown in an interesting way so
that his audience could understand. The aim of every parable is to make learning easier for
learners.

It is an effective method of revealing truth to the spiritual and ready mind at the same time,
concealing it from others who are not interested.

WHY JESUS TAUGHT IN PARABLES (Mattew13:34-35)

Most of Christ’s teachings were in parables. Jesus taught in parables so that as we are familiar
with the story, we might through this understand clearly and obey Him.

Summarily, Jesus taught in parables for the following reasons:

1. Jesus taught in parables in order to catch the attention of his audience

2. Jesus used parables to teach his disciples the secrete of the kingdom of Heaven
3. Everybody in the Palestine in the day of Jesus liked stories. People easily remember stories
Jesus therefore teaches in parables so that his audience will easily remember what he
taught.
4. The Palestine society are used to learn through parables

Evaluation

1. Define fine parable

2. Give three reasons why Jesus taught in campus

Objective Questions

1. Jesus taught in parables in order to (a)win more converts (b)point out that he was wise
(c)show that he was a good teacher (d)confuse his hearer (e) make his lessons clearer
2. Which of these parables was not taught by Jesus (a)dancers (b)the sower (c)the lost son
(d)the wheat and tares (e)ten virgins
3. Which of the following is closely related to parables (a)proverbs (b)fables
(c)superstition (d)lies (e)secrets
4. The aim of every parable of Jesus is to gain all the following except (a)clear
understanding (b)retain attention (c)easy understanding (d)to indoctrinate (e)ease
remembrance
5. Most of Jesus’ audience in his time were people around (a)Nigeria (b)America (c)chad
(d)Israel (e) Germany
WEEK 9.

DATE:…………………………………

TOPIC: PARABLES ABOUT THE KINGDOM

1. PARABLE OF THE SOWER(Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23

Christ gave a parable about a Sower who sowed on different grounds which yielded different
results.

Explaining the parables, Jesus said that the seed is the word of God. The Sower is the Preacher
or Minister.

The seeds that fall along the path are those who heard the word of but do not understand it
and so Satan takes it away from their hearts.

Those that fall on the rocky ground are those who hear the word of God but fall away because
of persecution.

Those that fall among thorns are those that hear the word but the lust for pleasure makes
them to fall away.

Those that fall on good ground are the people that hear the word, grow to maturity and
become productive.

Evaluation
Essay
Narrate the parable of the sower and its interpretation

Objective questions
 1. The parable of the sower teaches about the (a) mysteries of the kingdom (b)fruitfulness
of the kingdom of God (c)misfortune of farmers (d)various responses to the Gospel
message (e)demands of the kingdom
2. In the parable of the sower, the seeds fell on all these places except (a)thorns (b)rock
(c)the path (d)sandy soil (e)good soil
3. In His parables Jesus likened the Kingdom of God to all the following except (a)fishing
net (b)good seed (c)leaven (d)mustard seed (e)ten virgins
4. In the “parable of the sower” the sower sowed his seeds in all the following Except (a)
fertile soil (b)good soil (c)rocky ground (d)the path (e)thorns
5. The seed that fell on the rocky ground symbolizes those who hear the word but (a)do
not understand (b)those who fall away because of persecution (c)those who fall away
because of the pleasure of this world (d)those who understand and abided by the word
(e)those who do not hear the word

WEEK 10

DATE ……………………………………….

TORIC

PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARES (Matt. 13:24-30,36-40)

A man sowed good seeds in his farm and at night, the enemy came and sowed weeds/tares
(unwanted poisonous seeds). His servant saw this and wanted to act immediately to remove
the weeds but the master said he should leave both to grow so that he won’t destroy the good
seeds and when both has grown during harvest both will be separated.

He who sows the good seeds is the son of man (Jesus).

The field is the world.

The good seeds are the sons of the kingdom.

The weeds are the sons of the evil one.

The enemy is the devil.

The harvest is the end of the world.

The reapers are the Angels

Evaluation:

Narrate the parable of the wheat and tares and its interpretation

Objective Questions

1. According to the parable of the wheat and tares, when did the enemy plant weed/tares
among the good seeds (a)early in the morning (b)in the night (c)in the afternoon (d)at
noon (e)before rain fall
2. Why did the master tell his servant to wait till the harvest before they separate the
weeds from the good seeds (a)to demonstrate God’s power (b)to prove to his servants
that they are not wise (c)it will be very strenuous (d)so that he won’t destroy the good
seeds (e)there was no rain
3. The good seed in the parable of the wheat and tares symbolizes (a)the son of God
(b)the sons of the devil (c)apple fruits (d)the seed that is not affected by weevils (e) the
seed from Jerusalem
4. Who are the reapers in the parable of the wheat and tares (a)Satan (b)pastors (c)ushers
(d)angels (e)farmers
5. The harvest symbolizes (a)the end time (b)the time farm produce are ripe (c) the raining
season (d)the dry season (e)the wet season

………………….End of the term ………………………….

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