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DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL

SECOND TERM E-LEARNING NOTE

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLASS: S S 3 SECOND TERM

SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK TOPIC

THEME 8/9: CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

1. The need for order in Society: Submission to those in legitimate authority (b) People in authority
to serve with the fear of God Roman 13: 1-7 (c) i. The Nigerian constitution ii. The African Charter
on Human and People’s right iii. The UN declaration on Human Rights. iv. Peter’s message on
the duties of a good citizen. 1 Pet. 2: 13-17
THEME 10: HIV/ AIDS
2. Care for the sick: People were sick and Jesus cared for them and healed them, John 4: 46-54; 5: 1-
8; 9: 1-7
THEME 11: SKILL ACQUISITION AND EMPOWERMENT
3. Independence and self actualization: (a) Jesus the carpenter’s son, Matt. 13: 55; Mark 6: 3, (b) The
Apostles as fishermen, John 21: 1-8 (c) The obligation to work 1 Thess. 3: 16; 2: 9; Colossians 3:
23-25, Ephesians 6: 5-8, Titus 3: 1
THEME 12: THE TRIAL DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS
4. The trial of Jesus: (a) Christ before the high priest; Matt. 26: 36-75, Mk 14: 53- 75 (b) Christ before
Pilate Matt. 27: 11-31, Matt. 23: 1-25 (c) Christ before Herod Lk. 23: 6-12
5. The Crucifixion Death, and Burial of Jesus: (a) The crucifixion and burial of Jesus Matt. 27: 32-66; Lk.
23: 26-56; (b) The significant of Jesus death */on the cross – for salvation of human being
(c) Jesus rose from the dead after three days Matt. 28: 1-10; Mark 16: 1-14; Lk. 24: 1-35
(d)The importance of the resurrection of Jesus to the Christian faith 1 cor. 15: 3-8, 12- 20
Revision
Examination.

WEEK 1
DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: THE NEED FOR ORDER IN SOCIETY

BIBLICAL REFERENC ES: Roman 13: 1-7, 1 Pet. 2: 13-17

CONTENTS:

(a)Submission to those in legitimate authority

(b) People in authority to serve with the fear of God Roman 13: 1-7

i. The Nigerian constitution

ii. The African Charter on Human and People’s right

iii. The UN declaration on Human Rights

iv. Peter’s message on the duties of a good citizen

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY- THE NEED FOR ORDER IN SOCIETY

This is the rights, obligations and duties of citizens in a country. For a society to be orderly, the rights of
the citizens must be guaranteed by law, just as the citizens have obligations to perform in spite of any
social status.

Order is very important for peaceful co- existence. The lives and properties of citizens are protected while
disorderliness will create lawlessness and insecurity.

SUB-TOPIC 1: SUBMISSION TO THOSE IN LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY

Paul admonished all Christians to be subject to those in authority, for there is no authority except those
from God; all existing authorities are instituted by God, to resist them therefore is to resist God. Such
resistance definitely will earn God’s wrath or judgment. He advised Christians to obey the ruling
authority, pay their taxes, honour all men and love the brotherhood.

Rulers are not terrors to a good citizens, but to the bad citizens, for they have been appointed by God to
punish offenders and reward those who do right. By doing the right thing, a good citizen put to shame the
ignorance of foolish men.

Christian should live as free men without using their freedom as pretext for doing evil. But rather they
should live as servants of God. Peter encouraged Christians to honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear
God, keep His commandment and honour the King.

Therefore to live as good citizens, Christians are to:

 1. Always do what is right to satisfy their conscience.
2. Pay their taxes as at when due.
3. Respect constituted authorities.
4. Honor their rulers.
5. Express grievances through constitutional means/ dialogue and not through violent
demonstration.
6. Shunning membership of secret cult.
7. Taking part in public enlightenment/ campaigns to eradicate illiteracy, communicable diseases,
child abuse, hard drug peddling, bribery and corruption, etc in the society.

EVALUATION:

1. What is important for order to be maintained in the society?

2. State five ways Christians can live as good citizens.

SUB-TOPIC 2: PEOPLE IN AUTHORITY TO SERVE WITH THE FEAR OF GOD

Those in authority are expected by God to serve with the fear of God. They are to do away with partiality,
favoritism, tribalism, embezzlement, fraud etc

(A) THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION

The rights and freedom of Nigerians are embedded in the Nigerian constitution. These rights are called
fundamental human rights. Right can also be called freedom and benefits that are guaranteed to people
by law. These are the fundamental rights that are written in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1999 chapter IV sections 33-46, pages 18-26. They include:

1. Right to life: No one shall be deprived intentionally of his life.

2. Right to dignity of human person: No one shall, for instance, be subjected to inhuman treatment.

3. Right to fair hearing: Every individual entitled to a fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court
or other tribunal established by law without partiality.

4. Right to private and family life: The privacy of citizens, their homes, correspondence, and
telephone conversation is guaranteed and protected.

5. Right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion: This does not entitle any person to form,
take part in the activity or be a member of a secret society.

6. Right to freedom of expression and the press: Every Nigeria is free to express him or herself.
7. Right to peaceful assembly and association: Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and
associate with other persons.

8. Right to freedom of movement: Every Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to
reside in any part thereof.

9. Right to freedom from discrimination: No citizen of Nigeria is expected to be discriminated against

sex, religion or political opinion.

10. Right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria.

Human rights of citizens of a country can also be found in the U.N declaration on human rights and
African charter on human and people’s right.

EVALUATION:

1. What are human rights?

2. Where are human rights found in Nigerian constitution?

SUB TOPIC B: PETER’S MESSAGE ON THE DUTIES OF A GOOD CITIZEN

Peter in his teaching on duties of a good citizen advised that:

1. We should be subject to every human institution (those in authority) for the lord’s sake whether it
be emperor as supreme or to governors for they are sent by God to punish those who do wrong
and to praise those who do right.
2. It is God’s will for us to do right for in so doing, we will put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
3. We are to live as free men without using our freedom as pretext for evil but live as servants of
God.
4. We should honor all men.
5. Love the brotherhood.

EVALUATION:

1. Discuss the teaching of Peter on the duties of a good citizen;

GENERAL EVALUATION:

1. Discuss Paul’s teachings on civic responsibility.

2. Show how we can apply these in our daily living.
 3. Why should Christians perform civic responsibilities?
4. Summaries Peter’s teaching on good citizenship.
5. Define civic responsibility.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:

1. The core of Peter’s message on Civic responsibility is (a) responsibilities of those in authorities (b)
good citizenship (c) rights of the citizens (d) paying tribute to the rulers
2. By being subject to authority, one is unknowingly (a) making himself inferior (b) practicing
righteousness (c) honoring the king (d) avoiding God’s wrath (e) creating a rapport.
3. Christians are to be subject to those in authority because (a) it is an offence to rebel (b) they could
be disgraced publicly (c) all authority is from God (d) they are born again (e) Christians should
show good example
4. According to Peter, which of these is not a manifestation of good citizenship? (a) living a free man
(b) being subject to human institutions (c) honoring men (d) fearing God (e) exposing crime
5. Christians are to maintain good conduct in their communities so that evil doers (a) may change
their ways (b) will bow to them in all humility (c)will leave their own church (d) may see their good
deeds and glorify God
6. Peter advises Christians not to use their freedom (a) as an opportunity to dodge work (b) as a
pretext for evil (c) for the devil and his agents (d) to exploit those in bondage

ESSAY TEST:

1. Mention two duties of a good citizen according to Peter.

2. What are human rights?
3. Where can the human rights of citizens of a country be found?
4. State one right of a citizen.

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT: Read about care for the sick – People were sick and Jesus healed them in
Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 3. By L. O Udokporo et al pages 87-94

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

1. Define healing.
2. List five healing miracles of Jesus

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.
3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

5. WASSCE/NECO Christian Religious Knowledge Book 1 by Quarcoopome T.N at el African University

Press Reprinted 2015

6. Christian Religious Knowledge for senior secondary school H.A.adigwe. at-el Africana First Publishers
PLC 2015.

WEEK 2

DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: CARE FOR THE SICK

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: JOHN 4: 46-54; 5: 1-8; 9: 1-7

CONTENTS: People were sick and Jesus cared for them and healed them, John 4: 46-54; 5: 1-8; 9: 1-7
HIV/AIDS

JESUS CARED FOR THE SICK AND HEALED THEM

Healing is the process of making someone that is sick well again through a supernatural power.
Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He went round doing good and healing those that were oppressed.

Among the healing miracles of Jesus was:

1. Healing of the centurion’s servant.

2. The leper.
3. Blind Bartimeaus.
4. The woman with the issue of blood.
5. Healing of Peter’s mother-in law.
6. The demoniac.
7. The paralytic.

HIV (Human Immuno-deficiency Virus), AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a disease or an
infection gotten through the following:
 1. Indiscriminate and unprotected sexual intercourse.
2. Sharing of sharp objects.
3. Use of unsterilized needles.
4. Unscreened blood transfusion.
5. From mother to child during birth.etc
6. homosexuality

AIDS is the last and most severe state and condition of HIV. Anyone infected with this disease will be
sickly at all times due to attack on the immune system. Such person will have persistent fever, loss of
weight, diarrhea, thrush, skin rash, cough, herpes, shingles, glands etc.

HIV/AIDS can be prevented by observing the followings:

1. Use of sterilized needles.

2. Making sure blood is properly screened before transfusion.
3. Not sharing sharp objects.
4. Avoiding unprotected sexual intercourse
5. Keeping to a faithful partner.
6. Total abstinence till marriage.
7. Use of cesarean method of birth for an infected mother.
8. Sensitizing the public on HIV/AIDS

Infected people can be cared for by:

1. Showing them love.

2. Praying for them.
3. Caring for them by reminding them to take their anti-retroviral drugs regularly.
4. Observing proper hygiene.

EVALUATION:

1. Briefly narrate the healing of the demoniac at Gerasene.

2. State how HIV/AIDS infected people can be cared for.

GENERAL EVALUATION:

1. Mention three healing miracles of Jesus.

2. Explain the healing of blind Bartimeaus
3. What is HIV/AIDS?
4. State three ways through which one can be infected.
5. Define healing.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Healing is making a sick person (a) fly (b) cooperate (c) well (d) tall (e) cry.
2. One of these is a way of preventing HIV/AIDS (a) abstinence (b) sharing of sharp objects (c)
indiscriminate sex (d) using of unscreened blood (e) bathing regularly.
3. This is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS (a)loss of weight (b) diarrhea (c) persistent fever (d) crying (e)
skin rash
4. Jesus cared for the (a) sick (b) rich (c) poor (d) politician (e) traders

ESSAY TEST:

1. State the effects of HIV/AIDS.

2. (a)What are the major ways through which one can be infected?
(b) Give three ways of preventing it.

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT: Read about independence and self actualization in Melrose Christian
religious studies for senior secondary schools 3. By L. O Udokporo et al. pages 96-103.

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

1. Mention four types of skill that can be acquired from skill acquisition centers.
2. Define self actualization.

REFERENCE

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 3. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.

3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.
3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

5. WASSCE/NECO Christian Religious Knowledge Book 1 by Quarcoopome T.N at el African University

Press Reprinted 2015

6. Christian Religious Knowledge for senior secondary school H.A.adigwe. at el Africana First Publishers
PLC 2015.

WEEK 3

DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: INDEPENDENCE AND SELF ACTUALIZATION

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Matt. 13: 55; Mark 6: 3, John 21: 1-8, 1 Thess. 3: 16; 2: 9; Colossians 3: 23-25,
Ephesians 6: 5-8, Titus 3: 1

CONTENTS:
(a) Jesus the carpenter’s son, Matt. 13: 55; Mark 6: 3,
(b) The Apostles as fishermen, John 21: 1-8
(c) The obligation to work 1 Thess. 3: 16; 2: 9; Colossians 3: 23-25, Ephesians 6: 5-8, Titus 3: 1

SKILL ACQUISITION AND EMPOWERMENT

Acquisition of additional skills meant to make one self-reliant and independent is called skill acquisition.
Government has embarked on so many acquisition programmes for youths and the unemployed.
Vocational skill acquisition centers are being built to encourage people to learn skills in order to be self
employed and to reduce the level of poverty and unemployment in the society.

Skills that can be learnt include: rearing of snails, poultry, piggery, catfish, sewing, baking and bush meat
farming. Others are cash and food crop production, (soap, disinfectants, pomade, liquid soap, akwette,
adire, tie and dye), textile making and weaving and many more.

SELF ACTUALISATION
This is the development and use of one’s skills and talents to become independent and self-reliant. In
other words, it is the ability to do things without depending on others for help, direction and sustenance.

We have several examples of people who made use of their skills to attain self actualization such as Jesus
the carpenter’s son, the Apostles as fishermen.

SUB-TOPIC 1: JESUS THE CARPENTER’S SON

Jesus’ earthly father- Joseph was a carpenter being an intelligent and hardworking person, watched
Joseph as he carried out his carpentry work. This was how he was able to acquire the carpentry skills
which he practiced before his full public ministry.

EVALUATION:
1. State the lessons from Jesus - the carpenter’s son

SUB-TOPIC 2: THE APOSTLES AS FISHERMEN JOHN

The first four disciples of Jesus (Peter, Andrew, James and John) which he called by the Sea of Galilee
were fishermen. When Christ called them to follow him, they abandon catching fish and followed Christ
to catch men. After the death of Christ and fear of the Jews, they went back to catching fish but retraced
their step when Christ appeared to them by the sea of Tiberia.

EVALUATION:

1. Where were the first four disciples called?

2. Describe their attitude to the call.

SUB-TOPIC 3: THE OBLIGATION TO WORK/ DIGNITY OF LABOUR

It is our duty to work and desist from idleness in order to earn a living and be respected, responsible
citizens in the society.

Paul, when he had that some Thessalonians were idle, wrote to them on the need to work and not to be
idle because the devil finds work for an idle hand. He urged them to stick to the tradition of hard
work ,they should distance themselves from any brother living in idleness. He encouraged them to
emulate him and his men, for they worked hard when they were in Thessalonica.

Paul reminded them, that he and his men did not eat anyone’s food/bread without paying for it. That
they toiled and labored day and night so as not to be a burden to them (Thessalonians).He said, he and
his men had the right to be taken care of by the Thessalonians but only wanted to lay an example for
them to follow. He also reminded them of the command he gave when he was still with them that ‘if
anyone will not work, let him not eat’.

Paul was surprised that in spite of this command, some were still living in idleness, becoming mere busy
bodies. He advised that the church should suspend/avoid anyone who still disobey and remained in
idleness in other to make such person ashamed. He however warned that such people should not be seen
as enemies, but should be warned in love as a brother. Such people should work in order to earn a living.

Paul also wrote to the Colossians instructing them to do whatever work they are doing heartily(joyfully)
by being dedicated and committed as serving the Lord and not men, knowing that they will receive
inheritance as reward from the Lord.

A true Christian should develop love for hard work and honest labour. Hard work is an important aspect
of serving the Lord and a mark of an effective Christian.

In Ephesians, he instructed servants to show obedience to their masters with respect and fear that by so
doing, they not only serve their earthly masters but are also serving God. They are to serve whole
heartedly being aware that their service will be reward by God.

Titus, a young preacher and disciple of Paul was charged by Paul to combine the teaching of the sound
doctrine of the kingdom of God with raising and training men and women with good character that are
submissive and obedient to rulers and authorities, people that are ready to do any honest work.

Christians can manifest the dignity of labour and eliminate idleness in the society by:

1. Being proud of their jobs either in the church or in the society.

2. Teaching members of the church the need for dignity of labour.
3. Discouraging begging and extortion.
4. Discouraging laziness.
5. Accepting any job assigned them by the Church.
6. Not looking down on the job of others.
7. Suspending idle members.
8. Training inmates of orphanages.
9. Establishing printing press, bookshops and some other ventures.
10. Establishing of schools, hospitals, vocational centers for giving education to Children and people
generally.
11. Establishment of farm settlements where people can be trained for farm work

SIGNIFICANCE/LESSONS

1. No particular job is all important.

2. All jobs are complementary.
 3. It is unchristian to look down on certain jobs.
4. All Church workers and indeed all members are to work.
5. Paul’s decision to work while in Thessalonica was to teach Christians the essence of dignity of
labour.
6. The saying ‘he that will not work should not eat’ is meant to teach Christians not to encourage
idleness by giving money to the idle.
7. Idleness brings shame while business (work) is gratifying.
8. Being hardworking commands respect from outsiders.

EVALUATION:

1. What makes man responsible and independent economically?

2. Complete this statement, “Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving .............”
3. Define constituted authority.
4. What was Paul’s injunction concerning fellowship with Christians living a lazy life?

GENERAL EVALUATION:

1. Give an account of Paul’s teaching on the dignity of labor to the Thessalonians.

2. State three ways the Church can uphold the teaching.
3. What is skill acquisition?
4. Give three significance of the dignity of labour.
5. What do you understand by self actualization?

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Dignity of labour implies (a) better paying jobs than others (b) rejecting any menial job as long as
there is hope to secure another (c) awareness that no work is spiteful or undignified (d) certain
jobs meant for a particular class of people (e) some job commanding more dignity than others.
2. The Occupation of the first four disciples of Jesus was ------- (a) carpentry (b) plumbing (c) fishing
(d) farming (e) tailoring
3. Jesus practiced------ before his full public ministry (a)horticulture (b)carpentry (c) wood carving (d)
painting (e) fishing
4. Government is setting up skill--------- centers (a) acquisition (b) formulation (c) monopolizing (d)
manufacturing (e) down grading
5. Paul encouraged the Thessalonians Christians not to be (a) hardworking (b) afraid (c) caring
(d)loving (e) idle
6. Paul advised the Thessalonians to imitate him in all the following ways Except (a) earning a living
through hard work (b) keep away from idleness (c) relying for others for food (d) working with
their own hands

ESSAY TEST:
 1. Define constituted authority.
2. How did Jesus call his first four disciples?
3. Explain why it is necessary for Christians to work.

PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT: Read about the trial of Jesus before the high priest, Pilate and Herod in
Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 3. By L. O Udokporo et al pages 25-29

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

1. Define trial.
2. Using an arrow as pointer, describe the pattern of Jesus’ trial.

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.

3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

5. WASSCE/NECO Christian Religious Knowledge Book 1 by Quarcoopome T.N at el African University

Press Reprinted 2015

6. Christian Religious Knowledge for senior secondary school H.A.adigwe. at el Africana First Publishers
PLC 2015.

WEEK 4

DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: THE TRIAL OF JESUS

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Matt. 26: 36-75, Mk 14: 53- 75, Matt. 27: 11-31, Matt. 23: 1-25, Luke 23:6-12

CONTENTS:
(a) Christ before the high priest; Matt. 26: 36-75, Mk 14: 53- 75
 (b) Christ before Pilate Matt. 27: 11-31, Matt. 23: 1-25
(c) Christ before Herod Luke. 23: 6-12

Trials is define in Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary “as examinations of evidence in law court by a
judge and often a jury to decide if one accused of a crime is innocent.”

Jesus Christ underwent several trials in the course of His ministry when He was betrayed by Judas Iscariot.
He was tried by the High Priest (Sanhedrin), Pontius Pilate, King Herod and back to Pontius Pilate.

SUB-TOPIC 1: CHRIST BEFORE THE HIGH PRIEST

After the arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane by the people Judas Iscariot brought, He was taken
into the court room of the High Priest Caiaphas where He was tried by the High Priest in company of the
Elders and Scribes. Two persons were brought who presented false charges against Jesus claiming He said
He would destroy the temple in three days and rebuild it again in three days, which was considered as
blasphemy.

The High Priest asked Jesus to defend Himself of the charges leveled against Him but Jesus kept quiet. He
was then asked if He was the Christ, the son of God, to which he responded “You have said so” implying
that he was indeed the Christ, the son of God. At this point, the High Priest said Jesus had committed
Blasphemy punishable by death under the Jewish law. The people answered that Jesus deserve to die.
They spat on His face, struck and slapped Him and requested him to prophesy to them who had slapped
Him.

Meanwhile Peter, one of His disciples that followed Him into the courtyard of the High Priest was being
confronted by maids and bystanders as one of Jesus’ disciples, to which Peter denied three times.
Immediately the cock crewed the second time, Peter remembered that he had being warned by Jesus
earlier of his denial of Christ. Peter went out and wept bitterly.

The next day, Jesus was brought before the Council of Elders, the Chief Priest and the Scribes. It was here
that Jesus was formally condemned to death but was sent to Pontius Pilate the Roman governor for
approval since they have no such powers.

EVALUATION:

1. Give reasons for presenting Jesus to Pilate by the Sanhedrin.

SUB-TOPIC 2: CHRIST BEFORE PILATE

After the trial of Jesus by the High Priest and Jewish authorities not having the authority to carryout
capital punishment for blasphemy, the charge brought against Jesus and condemning Him to death, sent
Him to Pilate but with the following charges knowing full well that Pilate was more interested in political
than religious charges that:
 1. Jesus was a seditious agitator perverting the nation.
2. Jesus was inciting people against tax payment.
3. Jesus claim to be king of the Jews, thereby overthrowing Caesar.

Pilate asked Jesus if was the king of the Jews and He answered ‘thou have said so’. The Chief Priest
announced the other two accusations, to which Jesus refused to answer. Pilate was surprised at this.
Having discovered that Jesus was accused out of envy, Pilate tried to set Him free. Moreover his wife
(Pilate) sent a message to him “saying have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered a
greatly over him today in a dream” but the Jews demanded the release of Barabbas and the
condemnation of Jesus. Seeing that the people might revolt if he do otherwise and since he did not want
a rebellion by the people moreover the whole event took place during the feast of Passover (holy period),
he therefore washed his hands publicly declaring that he will not be guilty of Jesus’ blood, all the people
declared “His blood be upon us and our children.”He released Barabbas to them and having Jesus’
flogged, he delivered Him to be crucified.

The soldiers of Pilate took Jesus to the Praetorium and gathered the battalion, stripped him and put a
scarlet cloth on him. They also plaited a crown of thorns and placed it on His head, as well as reed on His
hand. They mocked Him by kneeling down before Him, hailing Him as the king of the Jews. They spat on
Him and took the clothes and led Him out for crucifixion.

EVALUATION:

1. a) Outline the account of the trial of Jesus Christ before Pilate.

b) In what three ways are the people denied Justice in our society today?

2. Who was Pilate?

SUB-TOPIC 3: CHRIST BEFORE HEROD

When Pilate heard that Jesus was from Galilee and under King Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Jesus to Herod
who was then in Jerusalem, having not found Jesus guilty of any charge.

Herod was happy to see Jesus having heard much about Him without seeing Him in person. He expected
Jesus to perform some miracle in his presence. Herod questioned Jesus for a long time over the
accusations brought against Him by the Chief Priests and Scribes (rulers of the law) Jesus however did not
answer him a word. Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus, dressed Him in an expensive robe and sent Him
back to Pilate. This action of Herod restored the broken relationship between Herod and Pilate, thus they
became friends again.

SIGNIFICANCE/LESSONS
 1. Throughout the trial of Jesus, He was not aggressive but remained calm showing no fear or
anxiety.
2. He did nothing to merit condemnation, but was eventually condemned in order to fulfill the
scriptures.
3. Jesus prayed before his trials, we should also learn to pray so as to be able to face trials
victoriously.
4. We should learn to accept God’s will like Christ did.
5. We should be firm in our decisions and not allow people to push us into doing things we do not
like as seen in the case of Pilate who wanted to free Jesus.

EVALUATION:

1. What did Herod expect from Jesus?

2. Explain the mockery of Jesus by Herod and his soldiers.

GENERAL EVALUATION:

1. Explain the trial of Jesus before Pilate

2. Mention the people that gathered in the house of the High Priest for the trial of Jesus?
3. What role did Caiaphas play in the trial of Jesus?
4. Jesus was sent back to Pilate by King Herod. Discuss.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:

1. Identify the wrong option: Jesus suffered at his----- A. arrest B. trial C. crucifixion D. resurrection

2. The criminal and prisoner who was released instead of Jesus was A. Barabbas B. Basabbas C.
Barabbas D. Barnabas
3. The soldiers mocked and tortured Jesus by putting on him a---- A. purple cloth B. scarlet cloth C.
crown of thorns D. a crown of nails
4. At the Jewish trial, the High Priest declared that Jesus deserved to die because he claimed to be
the----- A. Son of God B. Son of David C. Son of Man D. Jesus of Nazareth
5. The Council took Jesus to be tried by----------- the Roman Governor of Judea in Jerusalem. A.
Pontius Pilate B. Caesar Augustus C. Judah D. Joseph.

ESSAY TEST:

1. Who was Pilate?

2. Give reason sending Jesus to King Herod.
3. What type of cloth was put on Jesus?
4. What did Herod expect from Jesus?
PRE- READING ASSIGNMENT: Read about the crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in
Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 3. By L. O Udokporo et al pages 30-32

WEEKEND ACTIVITY:

1. State where Jesus was crucified.

2. List the words of Jesus on the cross.
3. On what day did Jesus resurrected after his burial?
4. Who were the first to visit his tomb
5. List three significance of Christ’ death

REFERENCE TEXTS:

1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.

3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

5. WASSCE/NECO Christian Religious Knowledge Book 1 by Quarcoopome T.N at el African University

Press Reprinted 2015

6. Christian Religious Knowledge for senior secondary school H.A.adigwe. at el Africana First Publishers
PLC 2015.

WEEK 5

DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: THE CRUCIFIXION, DEATH, AND BURIAL OF JESUS AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS.

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Matt. 27: 32-66; Luke. 23: 26-56;

CONTENTS:(a) The crucifixion and burial of Jesus Matt. 27: 32-66; Luke. 23: 26-56
(b) The significant of Jesus death on the cross – for salvation of human being
 (C) Jesus rose from the dead after three days Matt. 28: 1-10; Mark 16: 1-14; Lk. 24: 1-35
(D)The importance of the resurrection of Jesus to the Christian faith 1 cor. 15: 3-8, 12- 20

SUB TOPIC 1: THE CRUCIFIXION AND BURIAL OF JESUS

The soldiers took Jesus away and put a purple cloth on Him. They tortured Him by putting a crown of
thorns on his head. They mocked Him by saluting Him: “Hail King of the Jews”. They beat Him and spat
upon Him. After maltreating Him, they took away the purple cloth and led Him away to be crucified. On
the way they met Simon of Cyrene who was forced to help Jesus carry the heavy cross. Simon helped Him,
till they came to Golgotha, the place of crucifixion.

At Golgotha, the soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with gall (a concoction) to drink. But when He tested it,
He didn’t like it and so He refused to drink it. The concoction was meant to reduce the pain that He might
suffer after He had been nailed to the cross.

The soldiers crucified Jesus by laying Him on the cross and hammering nails into his hands and feet. Jesus
suffered as the nails pierced his flesh. They then shared his sleeveless garment among them by casting lot.
Then on the top of the cross they put the charge for which Jesus was crucified: “This is Jesus the King of
the Jews.”

Two robbers were crucified with Jesus, one on his right side and the other on his left. The crowd mocked
Him to save Himself from the cross, if He was the Christ. The Chief Priests also mocked Jesus as He hung
on the cross saying He saved others but could not save Himself. One of the two robbers also said bad
things about Jesus.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS’ SUFFERING ON THE CROSS

The suffering of Jesus on the cross shows that suffering is part of human life. We shall all experience
suffering in life and the experience of Jesus on the cross prepares us for the unpleasant side of life

THE DEATH OF JESUS: Matt 27: 45- 56

When it was noon, there was darkness all over the land till three O’ clock in the afternoon. Jesus then
cried with a loud voice: “ Elo-I, Elo-I, lama sabac- thani?” which means: “My God, My God, why hast thou
forsaken me?”

Some of the people thought He was calling on Elijah to come and save Him. Immediately, the curtain of
the Temple was torn into two and Jesus cried with aloud voice: “Father, into thy hands l commits my
spirit”. When the soldiers saw all this, they confessed that Jesus was truly the Son of God.
The women disciples of Jesus, including Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, and the
mother of the sons of Zebedee were at the place of crucifixion. They sympathized with Jesus and cried
and wailed when Jesus died on the cross.

THE SEVEN WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS

1. Woman, behold, your son, Son, behold your mother.

2. Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.
3. Truly l say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
4. I thirst.
5. Elo-i, Elo-i, lama sabachtani: which means My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me.
6. It is finished
7. Father into thy hands l commit my spirit.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS’ DEATH
1. First, Jesus by his death atoned for our sins since God used his blood to wash away our sins and
save us from the terrible consequences of sin.

2. Second, God used the blood of Jesus to establish the New Covenant; so that after the forgiveness of
our sins, we might have the spiritual will to overcome temptations.

THE BURIAL OF JESUS

In the evening, Joseph from Arimathea, a respected member of the Council/Sanhedrin. He was a friend
and secret disciple of Christ, a good and righteous man who was after the Kingdom of God. He was aware
that it was against Jewish custom to have a dead body on the cross overnight. He approached Pilate and
asked for the body of Jesus to go and bury it. Pilate, been sure of Jesus’ death, released the body.

He wanted to bury Jesus because the next day was Sabbath. Joseph took Jesus’ body from the cross and
wrapped him in a linen shroud. He then laid the body in his own rock tomb and secured the entrance with
a big stone. The women disciples were there to see where Jesus was buried.

EVALUATION:

1. Who buried Jesus?

2. State where Joseph came from.
3. Who are those that saw where Christ was buried?
4. What was used to secure the tomb where Christ was buried?

Topic 2: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JESUS DEATH ON THE CROSS

The death of Christ on the cross is mainly for the salvation of mankind. The significance of Christ’ death
can be seen in the following:
 1. It is by his death that Christians are saved. Jesus paid the supreme sacrifice for salvation.
2. The perishable and mortal body of man must die. Death is inevitable.
3. We should forgive those who wrong us just as Jesus forgave those that crucified him.
4. Jesus’ words on the cross signify that his death was God’s plan to save humanity.
5. As Christians, we should be able to sacrifice something for the growth of Christianity, just like
Joseph of Arimathea who buried Jesus in his personal grave.
6. The events that took place at his death confirm his son ship.
7. The tearing of the temple curtain broke the old order and gave believers direct access to God.

EVALUATION:

1. State the main importance of Christ death on the cross.

2. Outline four significance of Christ’ death on the cross.

SUB-TOPIC 3: JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD AFTER THREE DAYS Matt. 28: 1-10; Mark 16: 1-14; Lk. 24:
1-35

THE ACCOUNT OF RESURRECTION IN MATTHEW

The resurrection story of Jesus Christ in St. Matthew’s gospel holds that early in the morning , on the first
day of the week (Sunday), Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James went to the tomb. There was
a great earthquake, because an Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat
upon it. The appearance of the angel was lightning and his raiment as white as snow. This created great
fear in the guards.
The Angel said to the women ‘Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is
not here; for He has risen as He said.’ The angel further invited the women to come and see where He
was laid. The Angel finally directed the women to go quickly and tell His disciples that Jesus had risen
from the dead , and to further inform them that Jesus was going before them to Galilee where they would
see Him. According to Matthew’s gospel as the women were on their way to Galilee, Jesus appeared to
them and said to them” do not be afraid, go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see
me” after this Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples.

MARK’S ACCOUNT OF THE RESURRECTION

After the Sabbath following the day Jesus was crucified, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and
Salome brought spices in order that they might anoint Jesus’ body in tomb. They went to the tomb during
the sunset, on Sunday morning, the first day of the week. They wondered who would help them roll away
the stone covering the tomb of Jesus. On arrival, they found that the large stone had been rolled away.
On getting to the tomb, the women were amazed to see a young man dressed in a white cloth,
sitting on the right side of the tomb. He told them that Jesus was not there but risen. The Angel also
showed them where Jesus was laid and directed them to go and inform His disciples and Peter that they
would see Jesus in Galilee, as He had earlier told them.
 Mark also recorded that, Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene, in whom He cast out seven
demons but they did not believe it, thereafter He appeared to two disciples as they were walking into the
country and they went back and told the rest but they did not believe, finally He appeared to the eleven
disciples as they sat at table and scolded them for their unbelief.

LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF THE RESURRECTION

On the first day of the week, the woman who followed Jesus from Galilee took the spices which they had
prepared and went to the tomb of Jesus in order to anoint His body. However, on getting to the tomb,
they found the stone rolled away. While the women were afraid by what they saw, two men stood in
dazzling apparel. As the women were frightened, and bowed their faces to the ground, they spoke to
them saying, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead?’The men reminded them of the Jesus’earlier
revelation about His crucifixion and resurrection. The women remembered His words, and as they came
back , they told what had happened to the eleven Apostles and to the others. The women who went to
the tomb and brought the news of the resurrection were Mary Magdalene, Joana, Mary the mother of
James and others. The Apostles received the news of resurrection of Jesus , as presented by the women,
with doubt.
According to Luke, two men (Cleopas and his friend) were traveling to Emmaus and were discussing
the events that had happened in Jerusalem concerning Jesus’ resurrection, as they were reasoning
together, Jesus joined them but they did not recognize Him. Jesus asked them what they were discussing
that made them so sad.
One of them, Cleopas, expressed surprise that Jesus did not know the recent happenings in Jerusalem.
Jesus asked them what had happened. They told him about Jesus, a mighty prophet in deed and word.
Whom the Chief Priest and the Elder had delivered to be condemned to death and killed Him. They had
hoped that this Jesus would have redeemed Israel and now His body was also reported missing from the
tomb. Jesus rebuked them for unbelief and lack of understanding saying, “Was it not necessary that Christ
should suffer these things and enter into his glory?”
During the evening meal, Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it and gave them to eat and their eyes
opened as they recognized Him, just then He vanished. The men quickly returned to Jerusalem and told
the eleven how Jesus had appeared to them and partook in the evening meal with them

SIGNIFICANCE OF RESURRECTION TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

1. Christ resurrection is the basis of Christian faith. If there was no resurrection,
there would not be any Christianity.
2. The resurrection of Christ teaches Christians that there is life after death.
3. The resurrection shows Jesus as the Saviour of the world.
4. Jesus’resurrection made the disciples to be courageous and bold in the
spreading of the gospel.
5. It provides hope for Christians about eternal life – a hope that the Lord we are
serving is alive.
EVALUATION:
1. Narrate the resurrection of Jesus according to Matthew’s account
2. What is the importance of Christ resurrection to the Christian faith.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. Jesus carried His cross to ----- where He was crucified. A. Bethany B. Gethsemane C. Jerusalem D.
Golgotha
2. Simon who helped Jesus to carry His cross was from----- A. Galilee B. Nazareth C. Cyrene D. Cyprus.
3. In the afternoon that Jesus was crucified there was ----- all over the land. A. thunderstorm B.
darkness C. thunder and lightning D. hailstorm
4. Jesus was crucified with ----- robbers A. four B. three C. two D. five
5. This man asked for the body of Jesus to bury it A. Simon of Cyrene B. Symon of Paphos
C. Joseph of Nazareth D. Joseph of Arimathea.

6. The resurrection of Jesus took place on what day of the week?

A. First. B. Second. C. Third. D. Third.
7. The disciple who doubted the resurrection of Jesus from dead is ------
(A) Andrew (B) James (C) John (D) Thomas.
8. After the resurrection, Jesus ascended to heaven after ......... days of his
Appearances on earth. A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50
9. Matthew’s Gospel says that after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to
A. the women disciples’ B. The eleven disciples’ C. Peter and John
D. James and John.
10. According to Matthew’s Gospel, the women disciples who went to the tomb
were informed by------- that Jesus had risen from the dead.
A. an Angel B. two Angels C. two men in shining apparel
D. Two messengers

ESSAY TEST:

1. Where was Christ crucified? (b)State the lessons learnt from the assistance Simon of Cyrene
rendered to Christ.
2. (a) Highlight the activities of each of these characters during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
(i)The two Robbers
(ii)Joseph of Arimathea.
(b)In what three ways are the behaviour of the robbers significant to Christians? (WASSCE 2017)

3. Narrate the resurrection of Jesus to the women disciples.

4. What are the significances of the resurrection to Christians?
GENERAL EVALUATION:

1. Write out the seven words of Jesus on the cross.

2. Write short note on the burial of Jesus Christ.
3. The women disciples went to the tomb of Jesus on the third day of his death. Discuss
4. Describe the accounts of the resurrection in the synoptic gospels.

5. Explain the significance of the resurrection to the Christian faith.

6. Narrate the story of the resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of
Matthew.
7. Give an account of the resurrection of Jesus according to any of the synoptic
gospels.
8. Compare and contrast the three accounts of resurrection in the synoptic
gospels.

PRE-READING ASSIGNMENT:
1. Read the resurrection accounts of John Gospel. How is it different from that of
the synoptic gospels. (John 20: 1 – 18)
2. Read the entire lesson in preparation for the upcoming examination..

REFERENCE TEXTS:
1. Melrose Christian religious studies for senior secondary schools 1. By L. O Udokporo et al

2. Round-up Christian religious knowledge, a complete guide for senior secondary certificate, University
matriculation and PCE Examinations. By A.E.Izuchukwu et al.

3. Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge (C.R.K) for senior secondary schools. by Martin. I.
Amaechi.

4. Fundamentals of Christian religious knowledge for senior secondary schools book 3. By A.E Osubele.

5. WASSCE/NECO Christian Religious Knowledge Book 1 by Quarcoopome T.N at el African University

Press Reprinted 2015

6. Christian Religious Knowledge for senior secondary school H.A.adigwe. at el Africana First Publishers
PLC 2015