Noah and his Sons

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Christian Religious Education * Strand 2.0 The Bible * Sub-strand 2.4 Noah and his Sons

Lesson objectives

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

• Narrate the story of Noah and his sons (Genesis 9:18-23).
• Explain why Shem and Japheth's actions were respectful, and why Ham's were not.
• Outline five ways of showing respect to the elderly.
• Respect the elderly at home, church, and in the community.

Summary

After the flood, Noah's son Ham dishonoured his father by exposing his vulnerability to others, while his brothers Shem and Japheth respectfully covered him without looking. Their different responses teach us how to treat our elders with honour and dignity, even in their weaker moments.