Teachings of Jesus: Learning Resources (2025 Edition)

Learning Resources for Teachings of Jesus
Prepared by Algae Salapan Densing, LPT
Western Mindanao Adventist Academy
First Semester, School Year 2025–2026

Materials

Google Document File: Performance Task Guidelines

Google Document File: CERA Format Reading Log Sample Copy

Google Document File: Reading Log

Examination Results

Lesson 1A: Why we believe the Book of John? A Principle of the First Mention

Time Allocation:(1 week)

Learning Competencies:

1. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the distinct theological, historical, and literary features of the Gospel of John, while applying sound biblical hermeneutics to affirm Jesus Christ as fully God and fully human, in contrast to Gnostic and Arian teachings.
2. Identifies key theological themes and historical contexts in the Gospel of John, including its differences from the Synoptic Gospels.
3. Values the divinity and humanity of Jesus as a core truth of faith and commits to guarding this truth against false teachings like Gnosticism and Arianism.
4. Applies proper biblical interpretation (hermeneutics) by explaining John’s message clearly to others in class discussions or digital ministry settings.

Reading Log 1: The Gospels' Witness to Jesus (CERA FORMAT)

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Lesson 1B: Principles of a Devotional Life

Time Allocation: (1 week)

Learning Competencies:

1. Demonstrates a growing devotional relationship with Jesus by actively engaging in prayer, personal reflection on Scripture, and faith-based actions that align with Christian values.
2. Understands the core practices of a devotional life with Jesus, including prayer, Bible study, reflection, and faith-driven action, and recognizes their biblical foundations.
3. Appreciates the importance of consistent, personal communion with Jesus and begins to value spiritual growth as a meaningful part of daily life.
4. Applies devotional habits through regular personal prayer, Scripture journaling, and intentional acts of service or witness that reflect Christian character.

Reading Log 2: Find a Different God (CERA FORMAT)

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Lesson 1C: Walking with Jesus in the Gospel of John

Time Allocation: (1 week)

Learning Competencies:

1. Integrates the principles of a personal devotional relationship with Jesus into daily life by reflecting on and expressing its impact on human relationships, life priorities, and spiritual growth.
2. Explain the principles of building a devotional relationship with Jesus based on the Gospel of John.
3. Value the role of a devotional life with Jesus in shaping priorities and personal relationships.
4. Create a personal devotional article reflecting on the trials and joys of walking closely with Jesus.

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Lesson 2: Jesus is the Best

Time Allocation: (1 week)

1. Demonstrates the ability to apply Christ-centered principles in navigating teenage life by reflecting on Jesus’ example and responding wisely to peer pressure and real-life challenges.
2. Identify key principles from Jesus’ life as a young person that are relevant to teenage experiences today.
3. Appreciate the value of making Christ-like choices when facing peer pressure and moral decisions.
4. Role-play realistic scenarios where Christ-centered responses are practiced in handling peer pressure.

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Lesson 3: When Change is for the Better

Time Allocation: (1 week)

1. Reflect on Jesus’ actions at the wedding in Cana and the cleansing of the temple to recognize the call to personal transformation, developing a Christ-centered sense of self-worth and the need to remove life’s impurities.
2. Explain how Jesus’ actions in John 2:1–22 reveal the importance of transformation and spiritual cleansing.
3. Appreciate one’s value and identity as rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus.
4. Illustrate areas in life where personal change is needed by creating a reflection or visual representation (e.g., drawing, journal entry, or symbolic object).

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Lesson 4A: Grace is All-inclusive

Time Allocation: (1 week)

1. The learner recognizes and responds to God’s all-inclusive grace by deepening faith and love in personal relationships, drawing insight from Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman.
2. Explain how Jesus’ interactions with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman reveal God’s inclusive love and the role of faith in a transformed life.
3. Appreciate how God’s grace shapes the way we love and trust others—especially in relationships with parents, friends, and God.
4. Recommend specific ways to nurture love and faith in one key relationship through a written or spoken reflection.

Lesson 4B: Grace and Salvation: The Principle of First Mention

Time Allocation: (1 week)

1. Demonstrates an understanding of the foundational concepts of grace and salvation as first revealed in Scripture, distinguishing their theological significance through Systematic Theology—particularly in the study of Soteriology—by tracing the scriptural usage, phases, and paradigms of salvation, and articulating the connection between grace, faith, and salvation in the Christian experience.
2. Identify and explain the scriptural foundation and theological terms related to grace and salvation as introduced in the principle of first mention.
3. Reflect on and express the personal significance of receiving God’s grace and salvation, demonstrating appreciation for their role in the Christian life.
4. Create and present a simple visual or verbal presentation (e.g., timeline, diagram, or oral explanation) that traces the phases of salvation (justification, sanctification, glorification) and shows how grace, faith, and salvation are interconnected.

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