**Lesson Plan: Call of the Disciples**
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 Minutes
**Topic:** The Call of the Disciples
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### **Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand and recount the story of the call of the first disciples.
2. Identify the significance and qualities of the disciples.
3. Demonstrate the moral lessons derived from the disciples’ response to Jesus’ call.
4. Reflect on how they can apply these lessons in their daily lives.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Bible (New Testament)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector (optional)
- Handouts with key scripture verses
- Notebooks and pens
### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Opening Prayer:** Begin with a short prayer asking for wisdom and understanding.
2. **Icebreaker:** Briefly discuss with students the concept of "following" on social media – What does it mean to follow someone? Segue into asking if they’ve ever been chosen for something important.
### **Presentation (20 minutes):**
1. **Scripture Reading:**
- Read aloud together: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, and Luke 5:1-11 (focus on one for detailed discussion, e.g., Luke 5:1-11).
2. **Discussion:**
- Summarize the scriptures: Jesus calls Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, and John while they are working as fishermen.
- Highlight how they responded immediately, leaving their nets and boats to follow Jesus.
3. **Qualities of the Disciples:**
- Dedication: They left everything at once.
- Faith: They trusted Jesus without much prior knowledge.
- Humility: They were ordinary men chosen for an extraordinary mission.
### **Activity (15 minutes):**
1. **Group Discussion:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Provide each group with a scenario where they have to make a choice to follow a difficult path for a noble cause.
2. **Reflection Questions:**
- What would you have done if you were one of the fishermen?
- How can we demonstrate similar dedication and faith in our own lives today?
- Are there any sacrifices you have made or might need to make to follow a righteous path?
### **Application (10 minutes):**
1. **Personal Reflection:**
- Ask students to write a few sentences on how they can apply the call of the disciples in their daily lives. Encourage them to think of situations at school or home where they can show faith, dedication, and humility.
2. **Class Sharing:**
- Allow a few students to share their reflections with the class.
### **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. **Recap:** Summarize the key points discussed about the call of the disciples and their qualities.
2. **Encouragement:** Encourage students to be mindful of their actions and choices, striving to be dedicated and faithful like the disciples.
3. **Closing Prayer:** End the lesson with a prayer thanking God for the lesson and asking for strength to follow Jesus faithfully.
### **Assessment:**
- **Participation:** Observation of student involvement during discussions and activities.
- **Reflection:** Review the written reflections for understanding and personal application of the lesson.
### **Homework:**
- Ask students to read Matthew 9:9 and write a short paragraph explaining how Matthew's call is similar to and different from the calls of Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
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This lesson plan provides a structured approach to engaging Junior Secondary 2 students in the story and significance of the call of the disciples, promoting both biblical understanding and personal reflection.