GRADE 8 CRE THE BIBLE – FAITH AND GOD'S PROMISES Notes
CRE — The Bible
Subtopic: Faith and God's Promises
Faith means trusting God even when we cannot see everything clearly. The Bible says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1).
What are God's promises?God's promises are things He tells us in the Bible that He will do — like protect us, provide for our needs, forgive us, and be with us always. These promises are reliable because God is faithful.
- Hebrews 11:1 — What is faith?
- Jeremiah 29:11 — God's plans for you
- Philippians 4:19 — God provides our needs
- Matthew 28:20 — God is always with us
Faith = Imani
Promise = Ahadi
Trust = Kuamini
- School exams: Trust that God helps you study and gives peace before exams (pray, revise, and trust Him).
- Family farm or small business: God promises to provide — work hard and trust Him for the results.
- Friends: Trust God when you face peer pressure; He promises to guide you to do what is right.
- Read the Bible to find promises (ask your teacher or use a youth Bible).
- Pray and tell God you trust Him.
- Act: obey God's instructions and work with what He gives you.
- Share with others and thank God when His promise comes true.
Make three short role-plays: one about trusting God at school, one about forgiveness, and one about helping a neighbour. After each, point out the Bible promise shown.
Learn Jeremiah 29:11 in English or Swahili. Say it aloud each morning for a week.
- What promise from God comforts you most? Why?
- Can you think of a time when you trusted God and something good happened?
- How can our church or youth group help each other hold on to God's promises?
Living by faith means trusting God's promises even when life is hard. Pray: "Lord, help me to trust your promises and live for you. Amen."
✝️ Teacher tip: Use local stories and simple language to help pupils connect Scripture with everyday life (school, home, village).