John the Baptist

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Christian Religious Education * Strand 3.0 The Life of Jesus Christ * Sub-strand 3.1 John the Baptist

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Explain the teachings of John the Baptist (Luke 3:3, 9-14).
• Outline four lessons learnt from his teachings.
• Practise the values learnt from his teachings.
• Desire to be a God-fearing Christian as exemplified by John the Baptist.

Summary

John the Baptist called people to repentance -- turning away from wrong and living rightly. When different groups of people asked him what they should specifically do, he gave practical instructions: share with those in need, do not cheat others, and be content with what you have.