Lesson plan for a Christian Religious Studies class for Junior Secondary 1 on the topic "God as a Supreme Being."
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### 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.
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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.