J S 1 CRS LESION NOTE: CALL TO REPENTANCE

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

CLASS: JSS 1 3^rd term

DATE:

WEEK: 8

TERM: 3rd TERM

TOPIC: CALL TO REPENTANCE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesion the student should be able to

Define repentance

Narrate the story of king David and the city of Nineveh’s repentance

give the important of repentance.

CONTENT

Paul’s Repentance
David’s Repentance
The Repentance of The Ninevites

INTRODUCTION

Repentance is the act of changing one’s attitudes and behaviors from bad to good. This is only completed when you decided to change totally and forsake the evil ways absolutely. Everyone that is born on earth with flesh and blood has the tendencies to perpetuate evil. This is as a result of Adamic nature in us. In fact, our environment also contributes greatly to this, because of the level of corruptions that has eaten deeply into our system. It is a pity that some take evil for good and good for evil.

THE STORY OF KING DAVID’S REPENTANCE (2 SAMUEL 11–12, PSALM 51)

King David, a man after God’s own heart, once committed a grave sin. While his army was at war, David remained in Jerusalem. One evening, he saw a beautiful woman named Bathsheba bathing. He sent for her, slept with her, and she became pregnant. The problem? She was married to Uriah, a loyal soldier in David’s army.

To cover up his sin, David called Uriah home from battle, hoping he would sleep with his wife. But Uriah refused, saying it was unfair to enjoy home comforts while his fellow soldiers were at war. Frustrated, David sent Uriah back to battle with orders for his death — placing him at the front line. Uriah was killed, and David married Bathsheba.

God was displeased. He sent the prophet Nathan, who told David a parable about a rich man who stole a poor man’s only lamb. David was enraged by the story, only to realize he was the rich man. Convicted and broken, David repented deeply, expressing his sorrow in Psalm 51, where he cried:

“Have mercy on me, O God… Against You, You only, have I sinned…”

Though David faced consequences, God forgave him because of his genuine repentance.

THE STORY OF NINEVEH’S REPENTANCE (BOOK OF JONAH)

Nineveh was a great and wicked city. God called the prophet Jonah to warn the people that judgment would come in 40 days unless they repented.

The people of Nineveh were so sinful and God decided to destroy them. However, because God is merciful, he wanted them to repent. Hence, God sent prophet Jonah to preach to them to repent. Jonah was not willing to go, so he planned to board a ship to Tarship instead of Nineveh. God allowed a strong wind to disturb the ship and Jonah was thrown into the sea to prevent the people in the ship from perishing. Jonah was swallowed by a big fish. He repented in the fish to obey God and the fish vomited him at the bank of Nineveh, on the market day. When they saw this, they were eager to listen to his message. They reported to the king of Nineveh who declared fasting and pleaded that the people should repent and God pardoned the people because they all acknowledged their sins and repented of it. Unlike Adam that was giving excuses for sins.

✝️ THE BIBLICAL IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE

Repentance is a central theme in the Bible. It means turning away from sin and turning back to God with a sincere heart.

Restores Relationship with God

David’s repentance brought him back into fellowship with God.
Psalm 51 shows that God desires a “broken and contrite heart.”

Brings Mercy and Forgiveness

God forgave Nineveh because they turned from sin.
God says in Ezekiel 18:23: “Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live?”

Prevents Judgment

Both David and Nineveh faced judgment, but repentance changed the outcome.
2 Chronicles 7:14 says: “If my people… turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Essential for Salvation

In the New Testament, Jesus preached: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
Acts 3:19 urges: “Repent… so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

CONCLUSION

Both King David and the city of Nineveh show us that no sin is too great to be forgiven — if we repent. True repentance brings restoration, mercy, and a new beginning. It is not just feeling sorry, but a heartfelt turning to God.

Repentance is God’s gift and invitation to every soul.

“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy.” — Psalm 145:8

EVALUATION

What is repentance?
What are the requirements for repentance?

GENERAL EVALUATION

How can a sinner get forgiveness?
Explain the situation of the Ninevites.
Explain this statement in your own words “Man by nature is a sinner.”
Discuss how David gets forgiveness after his grievous sins.

READING ASSGNMENT

Read Acts 9:1- 43, II Samuel 11: -27, II Samuel 12: 1-31, Jonah 3:1-10. in the Holy Bible (RSV)

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

Which of the following is not correct? (a) Paul was a Roman citizen (b) Paul was a Jew (c) Paul’s father was a wealthy and influential Christian
Paul was trained in Jerusalem by____ the great leader of the Pharisee (a) Tarsus

(b) Gamaliel (c) Nicodemus

He did his postgraduate study in ____ (a) Jerusalem (b) Damascus (c) Tarsus.
The letters given to Saul by the high priests were for ____ (a) bounding and bringing to Jerusalem those that professed the name of Christ in Damascus
One of the following is not a reaction to the conversion of Saul. (a) The Christians rejoiced that he confronted Jesus (b) The Christians were afraid of him (c) The Jews and the governor under king Aretas wanted to kill him.

THEORY