**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies - Junior Secondary 2**
**Topic: Call to Service**
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### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge**: Students will understand the concept of service in Christianity and identify instances in the Bible where individuals were called to serve.
2. **Comprehension**: Students will be able to explain the significance of serving others as demonstrated in the life of Jesus Christ and other biblical figures.
3. **Application**: Students will reflect on how they can apply the concept of service in their daily lives.
4. **Analysis**: Students will differentiate between genuine service and acts done for personal gain.
### Materials Needed:
- Bibles
- Whiteboard and markers
- Notebooks and pens
- Handouts with biblical passages
- Video clip of a modern-day service activity (optional)
- Projector (optional)
### Duration:
- **Total Time**: 60 minutes
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### Lesson Outline:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **[Activity]:** Warm-up Discussion
- Ask students to define "service" in their own words.
- Discuss briefly why service might be important in society.
- **Objective Setting:**
- Explain the objectives of the lesson to the students.
- Introduce the concept of "Call to Service" within the context of Christianity.
#### 2. Biblical Examples of Service (20 minutes)
- **[Reading & Discussion]:** Key Passages
- Read Matthew 20:28 ("...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.")
- Read 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (The calling of Samuel)
- Read Acts 9:1-19 (Paul's conversion and call to serve)
- **[Activity]:** Group Discussion
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group one of the passages.
- Have each group discuss the following:
- Who was called to serve?
- What was the nature of their service?
- What impact did their service have on others?
#### 3. Significance of Service (15 minutes)
- **[Lecture]:** Jesus as Servant Leader
- Discuss how Jesus exemplified service through His actions and teachings.
- Highlight key events such as the washing of the disciples' feet (John 13:1-17).
- **[Interactive]:** Question and Answer
- Ask students for their thoughts on why Jesus chose to serve rather than be served.
- Encourage students to share personal experiences or observations of service.
#### 4. Application in Daily Life (10 minutes)
- **[Brainstorming]:** Practical Ways to Serve
- Ask students to list ways they can serve in their school, home, and community.
- Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- **[Reflection]:** Personal Commitment
- Have students write down one way they plan to serve others in the coming week.
- Optional: Share a video clip of a modern-day service project and discuss its impact on the community.
#### 5. Summary and Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Recap:** Briefly summarize the key points of the lesson.
- The definition of service and its importance.
- Examples from the Bible of individuals called to serve.
- Jesus' role as the ultimate servant leader.
- Practical applications of service in daily life.
- **Exit Ticket:** Ask students to write one sentence about what they learned and one action they will take based on today’s lesson.
- **Closing Prayer:** End the lesson with a prayer asking for guidance and the heart to serve others selflessly.
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### Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and group activities.
- Responses during the Q&A session.
- **Summative Assessment:**
- Written reflection on personal commitment to serve.
- Short quiz on key biblical passages and their significance.
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### Follow-Up Activities:
- **Service Project:** Organize a small community service project that the class can participate in collectively.
- **Guest Speaker:** Invite a church volunteer or community leader to speak about their experiences with service.
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This lesson plan aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Christian call to service, its biblical foundations, and practical ways to embody this principle in their own lives.