Lesson Plan for Junior Secondary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - God As A Supreme Being

Lesson plan for a Christian Religious Studies class for Junior Secondary 1 on the topic "God as a Supreme Being." --- ### Lesson Plan: God as a Supreme Being **Grade Level**: Junior Secondary 1 **Subject**: Christian Religious Studies **Topic**: God as a Supreme Being **Duration**: 45 minutes **Objectives**: - Understand and describe the concept of God as a Supreme Being. - Identify and discuss the attributes of God. - Reflect on how the knowledge of God’s nature influences their lives. **Materials Needed**: - Bible - Chalkboard/Whiteboard and markers/chalk - Poster paper and markers - Worksheets - Pictures depicting different attributes of God ### Lesson Structure #### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting & Prayer**: Begin the class with a short prayer. 2. **Icebreaker**: Ask students to think of someone they look up to and why. Briefly discuss their responses. 3. **Objective Introduction**: Introduce the topic by explaining that today they will learn about God’s supreme nature and His attributes. #### Body (30 minutes) **Step 1: Biblical Foundation (10 minutes)** - Read Genesis 1:1-3 aloud as a foundational Scripture. - Discuss what these verses tell us about God’s power and role as Creator. **Step 2: Attributes of God (15 minutes)** - **Discussion**: Write "Attributes of God" on the board and ask students for examples (e.g., omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, loving, just, merciful). - **Bible Verses**: Pair students and assign each pair one or two attributes. Have them find scripture that describes their given attribute. - Example Scriptures: - Omnipotent: Jeremiah 32:17 - Omniscient: Psalm 139:1-4 - Omnipresent: Psalm 139:7-12 - Loving: 1 John 4:8 - Just: Deuteronomy 32:4 - Merciful: Ephesians 2:4-5 - **Group Sharing**: Each pair presents their attribute, verse, and a brief explanation of what it means. **Step 3: Reflecting on God’s Attributes (5 minutes)** - **Activity**: Hand out worksheets with questions like: - Which attribute of God do you find most comforting? Why? - How do you see one of these attributes in your daily life? - Write a short prayer thanking God for one of His attributes. #### Conclusion (10 minutes) **Review and Reflection** - **Recap**: Summarize what was learned about God being supreme and His attributes. Highlight key points mentioned by students. - **Prayer**: Ask a volunteer to close the lesson with a prayer, thanking God for who He is and asking for help to see His attributes in their lives. **Homework Assignment**: - Write a paragraph about how understanding God as a Supreme Being affects your view of the world and your everyday actions. Include at least one biblical reference from today’s lesson. ### Assessment - Participation in discussions and activities. - Completion and accuracy of worksheet responses. - Homework paragraph quality and understanding of the topic. --- This lesson plan encourages both cognitive and reflective learning, ensuring that students not only gain knowledge about the attributes of God but also understand their significance in their own lives.