Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - God Cares For His People - Guidance

### 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. --- **Note**: Adjustments can be made based on the class size, time availability, and specific needs of the students.