Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Third Term

Complete Lesson Notes • NERDC Aligned • 2026

Scheme of Work – Third Term

1. Week 1: Revision
2. Week 2: Abraham
3. Week 3: God’s Promise for Abraham
4. Week 4: The Faith of Abraham
5. Week 5: The Fulfilment of the Promise
6. Week 6: Deliverance of the Israelites – The Birth of Moses
7. Week 7: The Crossing of the Red Sea – Miraculous Power
8. Week 8: The Punishment of the Egyptians – Ten Plagues
9. Week 9: The Entry of the Israelites into the Promised Land
10. Week 10: The Twelve Stones
11. Week 11: Revision
12. Week 12: Examination

Topic: Revision

Class: Basic 2 (Primary 2)

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Recall topics from Second Term
• Answer questions on previous lessons
• Show readiness for Third Term

Content

This week is for revision. We will review all topics from Second Term. This helps pupils remember what they learned.

Evaluation

Ask pupils questions from Second Term topics to check their understanding.

Topic: Abraham

Class: Basic 2 (Primary 2)

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain the call of Abraham and God’s promise to him

Learning Resources

Audio-visual resources, The Holy Bible, My Bible Story, Charts and Videos.

Content

Who Was Abraham?

Abraham is one of the most important figures in the Bible. He is considered the father of the Israelites. His story begins in the book of Genesis. We learn about the call of Abraham and God’s promise to him.

Abraham’s Original Name

Abraham was originally known as Abram. He lived in the city of Ur in Mesopotamia.

God’s Call to Abraham

One day, God appeared to Abram. God told him to leave his home and go to a new land. God would show him this land.

God promised to bless Abram. He would make him into a great nation. Abram obeyed God’s call. At the age of 75, he set out on a journey to the land of Canaan. He went with his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all of their possessions.

God’s Promises to Abraham

God continued to speak to Abram. He promised to give him and his descendants the land of Canaan. This would be their land forever.

God also promised to bless Abram. He would make his name great. Abram would be a blessing to others. Abram continued to follow God’s call. He built altars to worship God along the way.

The Test of Faith

As time passed, Abram and Sarai began to doubt God’s promise of a son. Sarai was barren and unable to have children.

Sarai suggested that Abram have a child with her servant Hagar. He agreed. Hagar gave birth to a son named Ishmael. But this was not the son that God had promised to Abram.

New Names from God

God spoke to Abram again. He reaffirmed his promise. Sarai would have a son of her own. Abram’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.

God changed Abram’s name to Abraham. This means “father of many nations.” He changed Sarai’s name to Sarah. This means “princess.”

The Birth of Isaac

When Abraham was 100 years old, Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac. This fulfilled God’s promise to him.

Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob was later renamed Israel. He became the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Lessons from Abraham’s Story

Abraham’s story teaches us the importance of faith and obedience. We should follow God’s call. Despite the challenges and doubts he faced, Abraham trusted in God’s promise. He continued to follow God throughout his life.

Evaluation

1. Describe the call of Abraham.
2. What are the promises God made to Abraham?

Topic: God’s Promise for Abraham

Class: Basic 2 (Primary 2)

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain God’s promise to Abraham

Learning Resources

Audio-visual resources, The Holy Bible, My Bible Story, Charts and Videos.

Content

Abraham: The Father of Faith

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Abraham is one of the most important figures. He is often called the “father of faith.” This is because of his unwavering trust in God’s promises.

In the Book of Genesis, we learn that God made a special promise to Abraham. He would become the father of a great nation.

The First Promise (Genesis 12:1-3)

God’s promise to Abraham was first mentioned in Genesis 12:1-3. God told him to leave his home. He should go to a land that God would show him.

In return, God promised to make Abraham a great nation. God would bless him and make his name great. At the time, Abraham was already 75 years old. He had no children.

Despite his age and the apparent impossibility of having a child, Abraham trusted God’s promise. He set out on his journey.

The Long Wait

Years went by. Abraham and his wife Sarah still had no children. They were both very old by this point. It seemed as if the promise of a child was becoming more and more unlikely.

However, God continued to reassure Abraham. He would have a son. His descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.

God’s Reaffirmation at Age 99

When Abraham was 99 years old, God appeared to him again. He reaffirmed his promise. This time, God gave Abraham a sign. This showed that God was serious about his promise.

God changed Abram’s name to Abraham. This means “father of many nations.” He also told Abraham that his wife Sarah would have a son. They were to name him Isaac.

The Miracle Birth

Despite their old age, Sarah did become pregnant. She gave birth to Isaac, just as God had promised. This was a miracle. It showed God’s faithfulness to his promises. It solidified Abraham’s faith in God.

The Significance of Isaac

The birth of Isaac was not only a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham. It was also a turning point in the history of the Jewish people.

Isaac was the beginning of a long line of descendants. This would eventually lead to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Lessons for Us

God’s promise to Abraham was a significant moment in biblical history. It demonstrated the power of faith and trust in God. Despite the odds being against him, Abraham believed in God’s promise. He was rewarded with a son. This promise was not just for Abraham. It was also for the benefit of all humanity. It ultimately led to the birth of Jesus and the redemption of mankind.

Evaluation

Explain God’s promise to Abraham.

Topic: The Faith of Abraham

Class: Basic 2 (Primary 2)

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain the faith of Abraham

Learning Resources

Audio-visual resources, The Holy Bible, My Bible Story, Charts and Videos.

Content

The faith of Abraham is an essential part of the Christian faith. It is often referenced in the Bible as an example of faith, obedience, patience, trust, and hope.

Abraham is regarded as the father of faith. This is because of his unwavering trust in God’s promises. He trusted even when the circumstances seemed impossible.

Abraham’s Obedience

One of the most remarkable displays of Abraham’s faith was when God told him to leave his homeland. He should go to a place that he did not know.

The Bible records this in Genesis 12:1-4. God said to Abraham: “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you.”

Without hesitation, Abraham obeyed God’s command. He left his home to go to an unknown land. Abraham’s faith in God’s promise was so strong. He was willing to leave everything behind. He trusted that God would lead him to a better place.

The Ultimate Test

Abraham’s obedience was also shown when God asked him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac (Genesis 22:1-2). Although it was a difficult request, Abraham obeyed God without question. This demonstrated his complete trust and obedience to God.

Abraham’s Patience

The faith of Abraham is also characterized by patience. God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations. But he did not see the fulfillment of this promise in his lifetime.

Abraham had to wait many years before he saw the birth of his son Isaac. This was the first step in the fulfillment of God’s promise. Despite this delay, Abraham never lost faith in God’s promise. He patiently waited for its fulfillment.

Abraham’s Trust

Abraham’s faith was characterized by trust in God. He trusted God even when the situation seemed impossible. Sarah, his wife, was barren. She had not been able to conceive a child.

Abraham trusted God’s promise that he would have a son. This was even though it seemed impossible. As a result of his trust, God fulfilled his promise. Abraham became the father of Isaac.

Abraham’s Hope

The faith of Abraham was characterized by hope. Abraham’s hope was not in his own ability. It was in God’s ability to fulfill his promise.

He hoped for the fulfillment of God’s promise. He hoped even when it seemed impossible. Abraham’s hope was fulfilled when Isaac was born. He continued to hope in God’s promise of a great nation through his descendants.

Lessons for Us

The faith of Abraham is a powerful example of how we can trust in God’s promises. Abraham’s faith was characterized by obedience, patience, trust in God, and hope. We can learn from his example. We can trust in God’s promises, even when the circumstances seem impossible.

Evaluation

Explain the faith of Abraham.