Man's Duty to God

Grade 4 · Religious and Moral Education

Semester 2 | Period 5 | Week 25

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Subject: Religious and Moral Education

Semester: 2

Period: 5

Week: 25

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 4
Date: Week 25
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 25, Period 5
Topic: Man’s Duty to God
Sub-topic: Recognizing man’s duty to respond to God
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. State that God created man and expects obedience, worship, and gratitude.
  2. Mention examples of man’s duty to God such as praying, praising, and thanksgiving.
  3. Recall Bible and Quran stories that show obedience to God.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know that God created the world and provides for all living things.

Instructional Materials
Bible, Quran, pictures of people praying, songs of worship, flashcards with duties to God written on them.

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher sings a short chorus about thanking God and asks learners: “Why do we thank God every day?” Learners share short answers like food, life, protection. Teacher then introduces the lesson: Man’s duty to God.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Definition and Explanation
  • Teacher defines duty as:
    “What we must do to show love, respect, and obedience to someone.”
  • Man’s duty to God means the responsibilities humans have because God created and cares for us.
  • These duties include:
    • Obedience
    • Worship
    • Prayer
    • Thanksgiving
    • Following God’s Word

 

  1. Bible and Quran References
  • Bible: 1 Samuel 3:10 — Samuel answers God’s call (“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening”).
  • Quran: Surah An-Nahl 16:36 — Allah sent messengers to be obeyed.

 

  1. Examples of Obedience
  • Abraham’s willingness to obey God by being ready to sacrifice his son.
  • Samuel’s response to God’s call.
  • Prophet Muhammad’s obedience to Allah’s command at Mount Hira.

 

  1. Demonstration
  • Teacher leads a short prayer and a thanksgiving example to show how we can obey and thank God.
  • Teacher acts out a brief role-play or story illustrating obedience.

 

  1. Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
  • Discussion: Learners share ways they can obey God daily (e.g., praying before meals, being honest, obeying parents).
  • Drawing Activity: Learners draw two things they do to show gratitude to God.
  • Role-Play:
    • One learner acts as Samuel answering God’s call.
    • Others act as Prophet Muhammad following God’s command at Mount Hira.

 

  1. Assessment Checks

Teacher asks:

  • What does “duty” mean?
  • Name two duties of man to God.
  • Who obeyed God in the Bible?
  • Who obeyed God in the Quran?

 

  1. Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
  • Man’s duty to God means recognizing Him as Creator and Sustainer of life.
  • These duties are expressions of love and respect for God’s care.
  • Obedience, worship, prayer, thanksgiving, and following God’s Word are essential parts of these duties.
  • Examples from scriptures:
    • Abraham’s faith and obedience.
    • Samuel’s readiness to listen and obey God’s voice.
    • Prophet Muhammad’s acceptance of Allah’s call at Mount Hira.
  • Today, children show duty by praying, singing songs of praise, obeying parents, and thanking God for daily blessings.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher reminds learners that God created man and expects obedience, worship, and gratitude. Examples from Bible and Quran show how Abraham, Samuel, and Prophet Muhammad obeyed God.
Evaluation Method (Expanded): Exit slip/quiz: Write down two duties man has to God. Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Learners write five sentences about how they can show duty to God at home and in school.
Follow-up Activity: Learners practice one duty (such as saying a prayer of thanks) with family members.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Pair strong readers with weaker readers during scripture reading. Allow learners who struggle with writing to express their ideas orally or through drawing.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low