### Lesson Plan: Humility in Christian Religious Studies
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Topic:** Humility
**Scripture References:** Philippians 2:1-11, 1 Peter 5:5-11
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will:
1. Understand the concept of humility as depicted in the Bible.
2. Identify the humility of Jesus Christ in Philippians 2:1-11.
3. Recognize the importance of humility in daily Christian living as instructed in 1 Peter 5:5-11.
4. Apply the principles of humility in their own lives.
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### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Prayer:** Welcome the students and open with a prayer asking for understanding and guidance.
2. **Icebreaker Activity:** Ask students to recall and share an experience where they had to be humble or witnessed an act of humility.
3. **Lesson Overview:** Briefly introduce the topic of humility, its importance in Christian faith, and the key scripture references.
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### Body of the Lesson
#### Part 1: Humility in Philippians 2:1-11 (20 minutes)
1. **Reading the Scripture:**
- Read Philippians 2:1-11 aloud in class or have the students read it in groups.
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Ask guiding questions, such as:
- What does it mean to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus according to this passage?
- How did Jesus demonstrate humility?
3. **Analysis:**
- Point out key verses like Philippians 2:3-4 (consider others better than yourselves) and Philippians 2:6-8 (Jesus, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage).
- Discuss Jesus’ humility in terms of His incarnation, life, and death on the cross.
#### Part 2: Humility in 1 Peter 5:5-11 (20 minutes)
1. **Reading the Scripture:**
- Read 1 Peter 5:5-11 aloud in class or have students read it in groups.
2. **Class Discussion:**
- Ask guiding questions, such as:
- What instructions are given to the younger and older people in the church regarding humility?
- How does humility relate to God's favor according to this passage?
- What does it mean to "cast all your anxiety on Him"?
3. **Analysis:**
- Highlight key verses such as 1 Peter 5:5 (clothe yourselves with humility) and 1 Peter 5:7 (cast all your anxiety on Him).
- Discuss the relationship between humility and trust in God and how pride can be a barrier to this trust.
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### Application and Reflection (10 minutes)
1. **Personal Reflection:**
- Encourage students to reflect on personal areas where they need to practice more humility.
- Have students write a short prayer or commitment about how they will seek to be more humble in specific situations in their daily lives.
2. **Group Activity:**
- In groups, create a short skit showcasing a scenario where humility can resolve a conflict or improve a situation. This can be shared with the class.
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### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary:**
- Recap the main points about humility from both Philippians 2:1-11 and 1 Peter 5:5-11.
- Emphasize the practical application of humility in the students’ lives.
2. **Closing Prayer:**
- Close with a prayer asking God to help each student to embody humility in their lives.
3. **Assignment:**
- Assign students to read another passage about humility (e.g., Matthew 18:1-4) and write a short reflection on it to share in the next class.
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### Materials Needed:
1. Bibles or printed copies of the passages.
2. Notepads and pens for personal reflection.
3. Props for group skits (optional but helpful).
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### Assessment:
1. Participation in class discussions and group activities.
2. Written reflections and prayers.
3. Follow-up on the assigned reading and reflection for the next class.