Grade 2 CRE The Holy Bible – The Law Books Notes
The Law Books 📖
Topic: The Holy Bible — CRE (Class 1–3)
The Law Books are the first five books of the Old Testament. People also call them the Pentateuch or the Torah. They teach us about how God made things, how He chose His people, and the rules God gave them.
Genesis
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Starts — Creation, Adam & Eve, Noah, Abraham, Joseph
Exodus
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Moses leads people out of Egypt. The Ten Commandments.
Leviticus
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How people worship God and special days.
Numbers
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Counting God’s people and their journey to the Promised Land.
Deuteronomy
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Moses reminds the people to love and obey God.
What the Law Books teach us
- God made the world and cares for us.
- God loves His people and keeps promises.
- God gives rules to help us live well (like the Ten Commandments).
- We should love God and love other people.
Short and Simple Memory Verse
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart." — (Deuteronomy 6:5) ❤️
Classroom Activities (Fun and Easy)
- Match the book name to a picture: draw a tree for Genesis, a staff for Exodus, a candle for Leviticus, boots for Numbers, and a scroll for Deuteronomy.
- Sing a Ten Commandments song together. (Many churches and schools use a simple tune.)
- Tell one story from Genesis or Exodus in your own words to a friend or teacher.
Questions to Answer
- Which book tells about creation? (Answer: Genesis)
- Who led the Israelites out of Egypt? (Answer: Moses)
- What do the Ten Commandments help us do? (Answer: Show how to love God and others)
A Short Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the Bible. Help us to learn and obey your laws. Teach us to love you and our friends. Amen. 🙏
Note for teachers/parents: Use a child-friendly Bible version (for example KLB, NIV, or a picture Bible) when reading these stories with the class.