## Lesson Plan: Faith in Jesus as Condition for Justification and Fruits of Justification
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Faith in Jesus as Condition for Justification and Fruits of Justification
### Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of justification by faith as presented in the New Testament.
2. Identify the key scriptures that discuss justification through faith in Jesus.
3. Explain the relationship between faith in Jesus and justification.
4. Describe the fruits of justification and how they manifest in the life of a believer.
### Key Scriptures
- Romans 1:16-17
- Romans 4:1-5
- Galatians 2:16-21
- Galatians 5:22
- Romans 5:1
### Materials Needed
- Bibles (preferably in the same version to ease reference)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector (if available)
- Handouts with key scriptures and summary points
### Lesson Structure
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Start the lesson with a brief prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the discussion.
2. **Ice-Breaker:** Ask students to share in pairs what they understand by the term "justification." Have a few pairs share their thoughts with the class.
3. **Lesson Overview:** Present the day's topic and objectives.
#### Body (40 minutes)
**1. Scripture Reading and Breakdown (20 minutes)**
- **Romans 1:16-17:**
- Read aloud and then discuss the essence of the gospel and the power of God for salvation.
- Explain the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith.
- **Romans 4:1-5:**
- Read aloud and discuss Abraham's faith and how it was credited to him as righteousness.
- Emphasize faith versus works.
- **Galatians 2:16-21:**
- Read aloud and discuss justification not through the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.
- Reflect on Paul's explanation that he has been crucified with Christ.
- **Galatians 5:22:**
- Read aloud and discuss the fruits of the Spirit, which are evidence of a life justified by faith.
- **Romans 5:1:**
- Read aloud and discuss the peace with God we have through our Lord Jesus Christ due to being justified by faith.
**2. Group Discussion (20 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scripture passage above to discuss and answer the following questions:
1. What is the main message of this passage?
2. How does this scripture describe justification or its fruits?
3. Can you identify how faith is related to justification in this passage?
- Groups present their findings to the class.
- Summarize the key points from each group, emphasizing how the passages interconnect to explain faith and justification.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
- **Recap:** Summarize the lesson, reinforcing the concept of faith as the condition for justification and the expected fruits of that justification in a believer's life.
- **Q&A Session:** Allow students to ask any questions or share insights from the lesson.
- **Application:** Discuss how students can apply these principles in their daily lives. Encourage them to reflect on their faith and the fruits they exhibit.
- **Prayer:** Conclude with a prayer asking for strengthened faith and the presence of the fruits of the Spirit in their lives.
### Assessment
- **Class Participation:** Evaluate participation during discussions and group activities.
- **Homework:** Ask students to write a short reflection on how the understanding of justification by faith will impact their personal faith journey.
- **Quiz:** In the next class, conduct a brief quiz to assess understanding of the key concepts discussed.
### Additional Resources
- **Books:** Suggest reading "Justified by Faith Alone" by R.C. Sproul for further understanding.
- **Online Resources:** Provide links to online sermons or articles that expound on the topic of justification by faith.
This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the concept of justification by faith in Jesus and the fruits of such justification, laying a solid foundation for students’ spiritual growth.