### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: Senior Secondary 2
#### Topic: God Cares for His People
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#### General Overview:
This lesson aims to help students understand the concept of God's care and provision for His people, exploring biblical examples and practical life applications.
#### Duration:
2 hours
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### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge-Based:**
- Students will identify instances in the Bible where God demonstrated His care for His people.
- Students will understand the significance of God's care in the lives of believers.
2. **Skills-Based:**
- Students will be able to analyze biblical texts related to God’s care.
- Students will articulate how they have experienced God's care in their own lives.
3. **Attitudinal:**
- Students will develop a deeper appreciation of God's love and care.
- Students will cultivate trust in God's provision and care in their daily lives.
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### Materials:
- Bibles
- Handouts with selected Bible verses and discussion questions
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop (optional for multimedia)
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### Introduction (15 mins):
1. **Opening Prayer:**
- Begin with a prayer seeking wisdom and understanding.
2. **Motivation/Hook:**
- Share a short story or video clip about someone experiencing God’s care in a difficult situation.
3. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Introduce the theme "God Cares for His People” by discussing what care means and why it's important.
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### Instructional Input (30 mins):
1. **Biblical Examples:**
- Discuss key biblical stories that illustrate God’s care:
- **Manna in the Wilderness (Exodus 16:1-18):** God provides food for the Israelites.
- **Elijah and the Ravens (1 Kings 17:2-6):** God provides for Elijah during a famine.
- **Feeding the 5,000 (Matthew 14:13-21):** Jesus feeds a multitude with five loaves and two fish.
- **The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18):** Jesus describes Himself as the shepherd who cares for His sheep.
2. **Discussion:**
- What do these stories teach us about God’s care?
- How do these stories relate to our understanding of God’s provision today?
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### Guided Practice (30 mins):
1. **Group Activity:**
- Divide the class into small groups. Assign each group one of the biblical stories discussed.
- Provide handouts with questions to guide their discussion:
- What was the need in the story?
- How did God provide for that need?
- What can we learn about God’s character from this story?
2. **Presentation:**
- Each group will present their findings to the class.
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### Independent Practice (20 mins):
1. **Reflection:**
- Ask students to individually reflect and write about a time in their own lives when they felt God’s care and provision.
- Provide prompts such as: “Describe the situation”, “How did you see God’s care?”, and “How did that experience affect your faith?”.
2. **Sharing:**
- Invite a few students to share their reflections with the class if they feel comfortable.
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### Assessment (15 mins):
1. **Quiz:**
- Short quiz on the biblical stories discussed, ensuring students have understood the key points.
2. **Exit Ticket:**
- On a piece of paper, ask students to write one key takeaway from the lesson and one question they still have.
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### Conclusion (10 mins):
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the main points of the lesson: instances of God's care, the nature of His provision, and practical applications.
2. **Homework:**
- Assign a reading: Psalm 23 & Matthew 6:25-34. Ask students to write a short essay on how these passages reflect God’s care.
3. **Closing Prayer:**
- Conclude with a prayer, thanking God for His care and asking for His guidance in trusting Him more.
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### Follow-Up:
- Review and discuss the homework during the next class.
- Encourage students to keep a prayer journal to document moments when they feel God’s care in their daily lives.
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This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of God's care for His people, fostering a personal connection and deepening the students' faith.