Grade 6 Christian Religious Education The Bible – The Ten Commandments Notes
Christian Religious Education — The Bible
Subtopic: The Ten Commandments 📜
The Ten Commandments are rules God gave to Moses on Mount Sinai to help people live in a good way. You can read them in the Bible: Exodus 20:1–17 and Deuteronomy 5:6–21. They teach how to love God and how to treat other people.
About the Commandments
- God gave them to help people live well together.
- They are important in church, at home and in community life.
- They can be split: the first 4 are about God; the last 6 are about people.
Quick Facts
- Given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
- Found in the Old Testament of the Bible.
- Used in Christian teachings across Kenya and the world.
Tablet 1
- No other gods.
- No idols.
- Do not misuse God's name.
- Remember the Sabbath (rest and worship).
Tablet 2
- Respect your parents.
- Do not kill.
- Do not commit adultery.
- Do not steal.
- Do not lie (do not give false witness).
- Do not be jealous of others' things.
Short explanation for each (in simple words)
- No other gods: Love and trust only the one true God.
- No idols: Do not worship objects or people instead of God.
- Do not misuse God’s name: Speak God’s name with respect, not in anger or as a joke.
- Remember the Sabbath: Set aside time to rest and go to church on Sunday.
- Respect parents: Honour and obey your mother and father.
- Do not kill: Value life and do not harm others.
- Do not commit adultery: Be faithful in marriage; respect relationships.
- Do not steal: Do not take what belongs to someone else.
- Do not lie: Tell the truth — do not make false stories about others.
- Do not be jealous: Be thankful for what you have and do not want what others have unfairly.
Why they matter to you (Kenyan examples)
- Respecting parents helps your family stay peaceful at home.
- Not stealing means you will keep good relationships with classmates and neighbours.
- Keeping the Sabbath can mean going to Sunday school, worshipping, and resting after a busy week.
- Telling the truth helps you build trust with friends, teachers and church members.
Class activities and memory tips
- Memory game: Learn the commandments in order with a partner — one says the number, the other says the rule.
- Draw & label: Make your own tablets and draw a picture for each commandment.
- Role-play: Act out short skits showing what happens when people follow or break a commandment.
- Discussion: Talk about how a commandment helps you at school or at home.
Short quiz (true / false)
- True or False: The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. (True)
- True or False: One commandment says we must not steal. (True)
- True or False: The commandments tell us only about worship and never about how to treat people. (False)
Bible reference: Exodus 20:1–17 and Deuteronomy 5:6–21. Keep learning and asking questions in class or at church. 🙏