CRS LESSON NOTE JSS 2 3^rd TERM

The Trials of Christ – Peter’s Denial: WEEK 6

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: JS 2 Week: 6
Topic: The Trials of Christ – Peter’s Denial: Duration: 40 minutes
Theme: Jesus the Saviour : Sub-Theme: The Passion of Christ

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of denial and trial.
2. Explain the denial of Jesus Christ.
3. Narrate the story of Peter’s denial.

Instructional Materials

• The Holy Bible (Luke 22:54–62, Matthew 26:69–75, Mark 14:66–72, John 18:15–27)
• Flashcards with keywords (e.g., denial, trial, disciple, rooster)

Lesson Development

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher’s Activities:

• Greet the class and say a short prayer.
• Ask students if they have ever been afraid to tell the truth and why.
• Introduce the topic: Peter’s Denial of Jesus Christ.

Students’ Activities:

• Respond to questions.
• Listen attentively.

Step 2: Meaning of Denial and Trial (10 minutes)

Teacher’s Explanation:

• Denial means refusing to accept or admit something. In the Bible, it means pretending not to know someone or rejecting the truth.
• Trial is the process of examining a person to decide if they are guilty or innocent. In the case of Jesus, it refers to His judgment by religious and political leaders before His crucifixion.

Students’ Activities:

• Define denial and trial in their own words.
• Give examples of denial (e.g., denying responsibility for something).

Step 3: Explanation of the Denial of Jesus (10 minutes)

Teacher’s Explanation:

• Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest’s house.
• Peter, one of His closest disciples, followed from a distance.
• When people recognized Peter and said he was a follower of Jesus, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times.
• After the third denial, a rooster crowed, just as Jesus had predicted earlier.

Bible Reference: Luke 22:54–62

Step 4: Narration of Peter’s Denial (10 minutes)

Teacher’s Activities:

• Tell or read the story from Luke 22:54–62.
• Highlight how Peter was afraid of being arrested and denied Jesus three times:

1. To a servant girl
2. To another person who saw him
3. To a group of people who were sure he was with Jesus

• After the third denial, the rooster crowed, and Peter remembered Jesus’ words. He felt sad and wept bitterly.

Students’ Activities:

• Listen to the story and take notes.
• Dramatize the story in small groups or pairs.

Step 5: Evaluation (5 minutes)

Teacher’s Questions:

1. What does the word denial mean?
2. What does trial mean?
3. How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
4. What happened after Peter denied Jesus three times?
5. What lesson can we learn from Peter’s denial?

Students’ Responses:

• Provide answers orally or in writing.

Conclusion (Summary)

• Denial means refusing to admit or accept something.
• Trial is a legal or religious examination of a person.
• Peter denied Jesus three times out of fear.
• When the rooster crowed, Peter realized his mistake and felt sorry.
• We should be bold and not deny our faith even in difficult situations.

Assignment

1. Read Matthew 26:69–75 and write out the three times Peter denied Jesus.
2. In five sentences, describe how Peter felt after the rooster crowed.

Moral Lesson

• Be courageous and stand for the truth.
• Do not be ashamed of your faith in Jesus Christ.
• Like Peter, when we make mistakes, we should be sorry and ask God for forgiveness.