Kinship refers to the relationships between people. These can be by blood, marriage or adoption. People that belong to the same kinship system are referred to as kin. THE ROLE OF GOD, SPIRITS AND ANCESTORS GOD PROTECTED THE ISRAELITES DURING THE EXODUS BY THE FOLLOWING THE EXODUS COVENANTS IN MODERN LIFE AND THEIR IMPORTANCE …
What is the importance of reading the Bible? Strengthens people’s faith. Helps in spreading the gospel. Helps in composition of songs and hymns. Acts as a reference when we write its translations and other books. Promotes good relationship between God and man. In society, people in schools, crusades, churches, lodgings, homes, and hospitals read the …
AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Explain the meaning of life and its wholeness in the traditional African society Explain the African concept of community and kingship system Outline the factors contributing to harmony and mutual responsibility in the African communities Describe …
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Introduction All Traditional African Communities believe in a Supreme Being who is the origin and sustainer of all things: He is the creator of the university and all that it contains. All Africans agree that nobody has ever seen God. Therefore, nobody can really describe Him, yet through their religious insights, Africans have formulated ideal …
AFRICAN CONCEPT OF GOD, SPIRITS AND ANCESTORS Africans believed in existence of a supreme being who lived in mountains, clouds and the sky. God was the creator of the universe. In African traditions, religion was integrated in every aspect of life and daily activities. For example, farming activities involved God, spirits and ancestors. People would …
Africans believed in existence of a supreme being who lived in mountains, clouds and the sky. God was the creator of the universe. In African traditions, religion was integrated in every aspect of life and daily activities. For example, farming activities involved God, spirits and ancestors. People would pray to God, spirits ancestors so as …
ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES OF KING SOLOMON (1 KING 3 – 12) After David died, his son Solomon became the next king. Kingship in Israel was hereditary. Solomon was chosen by David to be his successor. He took over from David at a time of peace and security established by David. Achievements 1) He made …
Importance of Circumcision to Abraham and His Descendants (Gen. 17: 1 – 16) The rite of circumcision was started by Abraham and has been practiced by the Jews up to the present times. In the Old Testament, it was important because: (i) Through circumcision: God assured Abraham that he would fulfill His promises to …
Introduction The background to the call of Abraham is found in the first book of the bible. This is Genesis which is a Greek word meaning “Beginning”. The relationship between Adam and God was good but after Adam disobeyed GOD, their relationship changed because of sin by Eve and Adam. After sometime, God repaired this …
THE TESTING OF ABRAHAM’S FAITH (GEN. 22: 1 – 18) God tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to go and sacrifice his only son Isaac. This was the son he loved so much. He was to travel to Mount Moniah. On reaching Mt. Moriah, he built an altar, and arranged wood on it. He tied …
THE TEACHINGS FROM THE BIBLICAL CREATION ACCOUNTS God is responsible for all creation. He is the sole creator. God’s creation was good. Everything He created God said it was good. It was without flaws and mistakes. God is the provider. God created everything that man needs. He also created food for all animals and other …
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Traditional African view of creation is brought out through traditional stories of creation (Myths).The Agikuyu, Akamba, Gusii and other Kenyan communities have stories explaining their origin.These stories give each community a sense of belonging, and identity. The stories explain the mysteries of life. These stories have common characteristics or teachings. Thus all African communities …
These books of the Bible are accepted as the Canon of the Bible. The term Canon means Standard or guidance or rule. Translation means expression of books by words and pictures, poems and songs from one language to another. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, the language of the Israelites. Then between 250 …
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Christian missionaries established schools in order to teach literacy that helped African to read the Bible. ii) Made it easy for missionaries to spread the gospel to the African communities. iii) Increased the demand for the Bible. This led to writing of Books and setting up of printing presses in African countries. iv) Made it …
The creation stories tell us that God is: (i) The sole creator and the only source of life (ii) Immortal and Eternal (iii) He is self-existent (iv) God of order (v) Source of goodness and true happiness (vi) Holy, merciful and just (vii) Provider and sustainer of the universe and all that is in it …
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New Testament books are: Biographical books or Gospels. Historical books (Acts of the Apostles). The Epistles. Apocalyptic or Prophetic book a) Biographical book or Gospels Gospel means Good News. The disciples of Jesus wrote the biographical books. They contain information about the birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The biographical books …
The Old Testament books are divided into: Books of the law or the Pentateuch or Torah. Historical books. Poetic Books Prophetic books. Law books or the Pentateuch or Torah The books of law are (i)Genesis (ii) Exodus (iii) Leviticus (iv) Numbers (v) Deuteronomy. Moses wrote these books. They contain the law of God as …
The Bible is the sacred book containing God’s revelation to people. It is the inspired word of God. It is the book through which God communicates with His people. The Bible as the word of God The Bible is the word of God because: a) The written scripture contain God’s word. b) Through the …
The Meaning of HIV/AIDS The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in the Los Angeles city of California in 1980. It was first diagnosed in a gay man (homosexual). AIDS is the most severe form of HIV infections. The virus only lives in human and not in animals, …
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