What is evil? In the traditional African society, evil was an offence against God, spirits and ancestors. It was also viewed as an offence against another person or community. Evil was also a misfortune that can befall an individual or a community. What are the causes of evil? Many of the traditional African societies do […]
After the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, attempts were made by the apostles to spread from the Jewish religious authorities the Chief Priest and the Sanhedrin. Some of the techniques employed by these people to frustrate the spread of the gospel included arrest, fake trials, imprisonment, persecution and killing. THE ARREST AND IMPRISONMENT
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS 1 FIRST TERM Jesus Teaching about Himself 1. Jesus as the lamb, the door and good shepherd 2. Jesus the Light of the world 3. Jesus as the True Vine 4. Jesus as the Living Bread and Water Love 5. God’s Love for Man 6. Love for one Another Justification 7.
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Responsibilities of living include Human beings are expected to worship God, spirits and ancestors and show (i) reverence and respect or veneration to God. They are also expected to (i) pray (ii) sing and (iii) dance. Worship. This is our major responsibility as God expects us to meet and communicate with the spiritual world and
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Exodus means movement of a large number of people. Crossing the Red Sea During the night of the Passover, Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and told them to leave, to go and worship their Lord. All the Israelites, their flocks and herds were urged to leave in a hurry. Pharaoh took his chariot army and
Employment and trade forced Africans to leave their villages to look for employment and markets in towns. These actions led to urbanization and pluralism. As a result different communities came to towns and lived together. Paid employment. Workers were paid by money. The concept of money changed community life. Individualism ownership of money replaced communalism.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES OF KING SAUL (ISRAEL 13:8 – 14; 15:7 – 25) Samuel was directed by God to choose and anoint Saul as the king of Israel. Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin. He became the first human king of the nation of Israel. He accomplished several things. Successes of King Saul 1)
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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS) SSS 3 SCHEME OF WORK. Get the latest Scheme of work for your studies, Nigerian Scheme of work for Senior Schools, Scheme of Work for Nigeria Curriculum
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a) The contest at Mount Carmel (1 King 18:17 – 46). Carmel refers to the vineyard of the Lord. King Ahab brought trouble to Israel because of worshipping the idols of Baal. Elijah told Ahab that the problemsIsrael was facing were due to worship of Baal, The decision. Elijah requested king Ahab to call a
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In traditional African society, there were four main stages of life. These were (i) Birth and naming (ii) Initiation (iii) Marriage and (iv) Old age and death Birth and naming. When a woman conceived, and pregnancy was visible, she was treated specially. She wore charms to keep away evil eyes. She ate special food and
Conversion of Paul [Acts 9:1-30] Saul (Paul) got letters from high priests to Synagogue at Damascus to bring bound to Jerusalem those who professed the name of Christ. Approaching Damascus, a sudden light shown, he fell down and heard a voice: “Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who art thou, Lord” “I am Jesus whom
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THE ASCENSION ACTS 1; 6-11 The ascension in this context refers to the manner in which Jesus was taken to heaven. After appearing for forty days, Christ was with apostles in Jerusalem. They asked him about the time that God would restore the Kingdom to Israel. Jesus made them realize that God Himself is the
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It’s not easy for a person to oppose the government and its policies. The person normally faces danger and hatred. Elijah faced hostility from King Ahab, his wife Jezebel and the 450 prophets of Baal. Elijah faced hostility because a. He pronounced a three years drought in Israel, which brought sufferings. He put to death
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God is the creator. The Akamba community believed that God whom they called Mulungu created man and woman. He then tossed them to the earth. The Luhya claim God created them from the black topsoil hence their skin complexion. God is the source of life and giver of life. Barren women pray to God to
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THE CHURCH IN THE PART OF PALESTINE: LYDDA AND JOPPA- Acts 9:32-35, 9:36-46 The church at Lydda and Joppa were established by scattered Christians who settled there after they flee from the persecution in Jerusalem. This territory was successfully evangelized by Philip and later visited by Peter to perform the miracles of healing. Peter came
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A covenant is a solemn agreement between two persons or two groups of people. An agreement is between two separated parties. It’s a pact, a treaty. When it is a covenant, it conveys a union or partnership. Characteristics / components of a covenant There are components or features that must be in a covenant. A
Christian Religious Knowledge Studies is the study of God’s revelation to human beings through scriptures, the persons of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Why do schools study CRK/CRE/CRS? There are many reasons why schools study CRK/CRE/CRS. Some of the reasons are to: a) Enable you to develop a personal relationship with God. a) Help
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Saul was a young man, a native of Tarsus. He studied law under Gamaliel, the great teacher. His Roman name was Paul. Saul played a significant role in the persecution of Christians in Jerusalem and beyond. Stephen was killed under his supervision. After Stephen had been killed, Saul went from house to house to the
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1) Courage and bravery. David was courageous and brave. Modern leaders should be ready to die with and for their subjects. 2) Gratitude Thankful and grateful. David always thanked God for any success or favors he received. Good leaders should be thankful and grateful to God as well as to their fellow human beings. 3)
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Biblical Accounts of Creation and Their Meanings The book of Genesis begins with two creation stories. The first creation story is in Genesis chapter one. The second creation story is in Genesis chapter two. The two creation stories, the first creation story is in Genesis chapter one. The second creation story is in Genesis chapter
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