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

### Lesson Plan: God Cares for His People - Provision #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Class: Senior Secondary 2 #### Duration: 60 minutes #### Topic: God Cares for His People - Provision ##### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify biblical instances where God provided for His people. 2. Understand the significance of divine provision in their personal lives. 3. Reflect on how they can trust in God's provision in their daily lives. 4. Relate biblical lessons of provision to contemporary situations. ##### Materials Needed: - Bible (preferably versions such as NIV or KJV) - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts with Bible verses - Projector and screen (if needed) - Notebooks and pens ##### Lesson Outline: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Begin with a short prayer. - Briefly introduce the topic "God Cares for His People - Provision". - Ask students to share quick thoughts or experiences of when they felt provided for (2-3 students). 2. **Scripture Study (15 minutes):** - Provide handouts with selected Bible verses: - **Exodus 16:4-5** (Manna from heaven) - **1 Kings 17:2-6** (Ravens feed Elijah) - **Matthew 6:25-34** (Do not worry) - Read the verses aloud as a class (each student or group of students can take turns). - Briefly discuss the context and significance of each scripture. 3. **Group Activity (15 minutes):** - Divide the class into small groups (3-4 students per group). - Each group picks one of the provided stories to discuss the following questions: - What was the need presented in the story? - How did God meet that need? - What lessons can we learn about God's provision? 4. **Group Presentations (10 minutes):** - Each group presents their discussion and findings to the class. - Encourage students to share personal applications or modern-day parallels. 5. **Reflection and Application (10 minutes):** - Ask students to reflect individually on moments when they felt God's provision in their own lives. - Provide a few minutes for silent reflection and journaling. - Allow 2-3 students to share their reflections if they feel comfortable. 6. **Conclusion and Prayer (5 minutes):** - Summarize the main points discussed: - God provides for His people in various ways. - Trust in God's timing and methods. - Biblical stories of provision are relevant today. - Close with a prayer, thanking God for His provision and asking for increased trust in His care. ##### Homework: - Students should write a one-page reflection on how they can apply the lesson of God's provision to a current challenge or situation in their lives. ##### Evaluation: - Assess students through their participation in group discussions and presentations. - Review written reflections for understanding and personal application of the lesson. --- This lesson plan is designed to be interactive and reflective, allowing students not only to learn about biblical instances of God's provision but also to relate them to their own lives.