Devickys Gem SchoolsHere is a comprehensive and structured lesson note formatted according to the Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) Third Term Christian Religious Studies (CRS).
JSS1 CRS Third Term Lesson Note
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term: Third Term
Week: 6 (or Week 4/5 depending on school placement)
Topic: Call to Repentance: King David
Reference Materials: Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version), Ilesanmi Christian Religious Studies for JSS Bk 1.
1. Performance Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define the term "repentance" in their own words.
2. Narrate the sins committed by King David.
3. Explain how God called King David to repentance through Prophet Nathan.
4. Identify the characteristics of true repentance from David’s response. [4, 7, 8, 9]
2. A. Meaning of Repentance
Repentance is the act of feeling deep regret, sorrow, or shame for a wrongdoing.
It involves a conscious decision to turn away from sin and turn toward God.
True repentance requires a change of mind, heart, and behavior.
B. The Sins of King David (2 Samuel 11:1-27)The Overlook: While Israel was at war with the Ammonites, King David stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Adultery: David saw a beautiful woman named Bathsheba bathing, sent for her, and committed adultery with her.
Deceit: Bathsheba became pregnant and informed David. David tried to cover up his sin by recalling her husband, Uriah the Hittite, from the battlefield to sleep with his wife. Uriah refused out of loyalty to his fellow soldiers.
Murder: David ordered his army commander, Joab, to place Uriah at the frontline of the fiercest battle and abandon him so he would be killed. Uriah died, and David married Bathsheba.
C. God's Call to David's Repentance (2 Samuel 12:1-14)
LThe Messenger: God was deeply displeased with David and sent Prophet Nathan to confront him.
The Parable: Nathan told David a story about a rich man with many sheep who stole a poor man's only beloved lamb to feed a visitor.
The Judgment: David was furious and declared that the rich man deserved to die. Nathan then told David, "You are the man!"
The Confrontation: Nathan exposed David's hidden sins of adultery and murder.
D. David’s Response: True Repentance (2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 51)
Immediate Confession: David did not make excuses or blame anyone; he immediately admitted, "I have sinned against the Lord".
The Prayer of Pardon: David showed deep sorrow and begged God for forgiveness. His brokenness is recorded in Psalm 51.
The Consequences: God forgave David but his household suffered the consequences: the child born to Bathsheba died, and violence never left his lineage.
3. Moral Lessons
No sin is hidden from the eyes of Almighty God.
We must accept responsibility for our wrongs instead of shifting blame.
God always provides a window for forgiveness when we practice sincere confession.
4. Evaluation Guide (Questions)
What is the biblical definition of repentance?
Identify the two major sins committed by King David in this narrative.
Name the prophet God sent to rebuke King David.
Which book of the Bible contains David's direct prayer of repentance?
5. Take-Home Assignment
Read Psalm 51:1-10 carefully.
List three specific things King David asked God to do for him in that prayer.
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