### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies
### Topic: God Cares for His People - Guidance
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
#### **Learning Objectives**
1. **Knowledge**: Students will understand how God provides guidance and care for His people as depicted in the Bible.
2. **Comprehension**: Students will identify specific scriptural examples of God's guidance.
3. **Application**: Students will relate the biblical teachings of God's guidance to their daily lives.
4. **Analysis**: Students will analyze the significance of divine guidance in contemporary Christian living.
5. **Evaluation**: Students will evaluate the ways in which they can seek and discern God's guidance in their personal decisions.
#### **Materials Needed**
- Bibles (one per student)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with pertinent scripture passages
- A brief video or audio clip illustrating God’s guidance (optional)
- Notebooks and pens
#### **Lesson Outline**
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Greeting and Prayer**: Begin with a prayer asking for wisdom and understanding.
2. **Icebreaker**: Ask students to share briefly about a time they felt they received guidance from a parent, teacher, or friend.
3. **Set the Stage**: Introduce the topic by discussing why guidance is necessary and how it is a form of care.
**Instruction (20 minutes)**
1. **Biblical Examples of Guidance**:
- **Moses and the Israelites**: Exodus 13:21-22 (pillar of cloud and fire).
- **Elijah**: 1 Kings 19:11-12 (God’s gentle whisper).
- **Paul**: Acts 16:6-10 (Paul’s missionary journey).
2. **Reading and Discussion**:
- Divide students into groups and assign each group one of the above passages.
- Have each group read their passage and discuss how God provided guidance.
- Reconvene and have a representative from each group share their insights.
**Practical Application (15 minutes)**
1. **Personal Reflection**:
- Provide students with a short reflective prompt: "Recall a situation where you experienced God’s guidance or where you felt lost and needed guidance. How did you respond? How could you seek God’s guidance in the future?"
2. **Journaling Activity**:
- Each student writes their reflections in their notebooks.
**Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
1. **Role-Playing**:
- In pairs, have students role-play scenarios where one person is seeking guidance and the other person provides advice based on biblical principles. Scenarios could include making a difficult decision, facing a moral dilemma, or seeking direction in life.
2. **Discussion**:
- Discuss the role-plays with the class, focusing on how biblical guidance can be applied in real-life situations.
**Conclusion (5 minutes)**
1. **Recap**: Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
2. **Encouragement**:
- Encourage students to actively seek God’s guidance through prayer, studying the scripture, and seeking counsel from mature Christians.
- Remind them that God’s guidance is a demonstration of His care and love.
3. **Closing Prayer**: Conclude with a prayer for wisdom and guidance in the students' lives.
#### **Assessment**
1. **Participation**: Observe students’ engagement during group discussions and role-plays.
2. **Reflection Journals**: Review the students’ reflections for understanding and personal application.
3. **Questionnaire**: Provide a short quiz or questionnaire at the end of the week to assess retention and understanding of the lesson.
#### **Homework**
1. Read and reflect on Psalm 23, identifying specific ways God’s guidance is described.
2. Write a short essay on the importance of seeking God’s guidance in everyday life.
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**Note**: Adjustments can be made based on the class size, time availability, and specific needs of the students.