### Lesson Plan: **Jesus as the Living Bread and Water**
#### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
#### Class: Senior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 60 Minutes
#### Topic: Jesus as the Living Bread and Water
#### Key Scriptures: John 15:1-11, 6:25-40, 4:7-15, 1 John 1:5-7
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### Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the symbolism of Jesus as the living bread and living water.
2. Explore how these symbols relate to their own spiritual lives.
3. Reflect on the transformative power of faith in Jesus.
### Materials Needed:
- Bibles for each student
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with discussion questions
- PowerPoint slides (optional)
- Journals or notebooks
- Video clip on the topic (optional)
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (10 Minutes):
1. **Greeting and Prayer**:
- Welcome the students and open with a brief prayer.
2. **Engagement Question**:
- Ask the students to think about times they have been truly hungry or thirsty. What satisfies that hunger or thirst?
- Collect a few brief responses to set the stage for the deeper topic.
#### Scripture Study (25 Minutes):
1. **Scripture Reading**:
- Divide students into four groups and assign each group one of the following passages:
- John 15:1-11
- John 6:25-40
- John 4:7-15
- 1 John 1:5-7
- Each group reads their passage aloud within their small group and prepares a brief summary to share with the class.
2. **Group Presentations**:
- Each group presents a summary of their assigned passage and discusses its main themes and messages.
3. **Class Discussion**:
- Guide a discussion with the entire class on how these passages present Jesus as the living bread and water. Key points to discuss:
- Jesus as the source of spiritual sustenance.
- The concept of abiding in Jesus and its implications for spiritual life.
- The symbolism of light in 1 John 1:5-7 and how it relates to living in truth.
#### Application and Reflection (20 Minutes):
1. **Practical Application**:
- Discuss how the symbolism of living bread and water can be applied to their daily lives. Key questions:
- How do you "abide" in Jesus in your everyday routine?
- What does it mean for Jesus to be the source of life and truth for you personally?
2. **Reflection Exercise**:
- Distribute journals or notebooks.
- Ask students to write a personal reflection on the lesson, answering these prompts:
- How have you experienced spiritual hunger or thirst?
- How can you seek Jesus as your source of spiritual nourishment?
- What steps will you take to ensure you abide in Him?
#### Conclusion (5 Minutes):
1. **Summary of Key Points**:
- Recap the main themes discussed during the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of looking to Jesus as our ultimate source of fulfillment.
2. **Closing Prayer**:
- Invite a student to close the lesson with a prayer, asking for God's guidance in helping everyone to abide in Him as their living bread and water.
### Homework/Assignment:
- **Reading Assignment**: Ask students to read John 6:41-58 at home and reflect on what it means for Jesus to be the "bread of life."
- **Journal Prompt**: Write a short paragraph about how you can share the message of Jesus as the living bread and water with a friend or family member.
### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and presentations.
- Quality of personal reflections in their journals.
- Engagement during class discussions.
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This lesson plan aims to not only educate but also inspire students to deepen their faith by understanding and internalizing the spiritual symbolism found in the Scriptures.