### Lesson Plan: Jacob's Encounter with God (Genesis 32: 22-32)
#### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
#### Grade: Primary 4
#### Duration: 45 minutes
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Retell the story of Jacob's encounter with God.
2. Understand the significance of Jacob's name change to Israel.
3. Discuss the importance of perseverance and faith.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (Genesis 32: 22-32)
- Chart paper and markers
- Activity sheets (for drawing and writing)
- Storyboard templates
- Audio-visual aids (optional, such as a short video clip of the story)
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**Lesson Structure:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Begin with a short prayer.
- Briefly introduce Jacob as a key figure in the Bible. Explain that today's lesson will focus on a significant event in Jacob's life.
- Ask students if they know anything about Jacob and let a few share their thoughts.
**2. Bible Story (10 minutes):**
- Read Genesis 32: 22-32 to the class.
- After reading, summarize the key points:
1. Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man from night until dawn.
2. The man dislocates Jacob’s hip but Jacob keeps wrestling and asks for a blessing.
3. The man renames Jacob “Israel,” meaning “he struggles with God.”
4. Jacob receives the blessing and the man departs.
**3. Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask guiding questions such as:
- Why did Jacob wrestle the man?
- What does the new name "Israel" mean?
- What does this story teach us about perseverance and faith?
- Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the story to their personal experiences of facing challenges and relying on faith.
**4. Activity (15 minutes):**
- **Drawing Activity:**
- Hand out activity sheets and ask students to draw the scene where Jacob wrestles with the angel and gets his blessing.
- Alternatively, students can use storyboard templates to illustrate the sequence of events.
- **Writing Activity:**
- Ask students to write a few sentences about what they learned from Jacob’s encounter with God. They can answer questions like, "What did I learn about Jacob?" and "How can I apply Jacob's perseverance in my life?"
**5. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the lesson, emphasizing the key messages: perseverance in faith, the transformation of Jacob to Israel, and the importance of seeking God’s blessing.
- Invite volunteers to share their drawings and writings.
- End with a prayer asking God to help us be persistent and have strong faith like Jacob.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe students’ participation in the discussion.
- Review students’ drawings and written reflections to gauge their understanding of the story and its lessons.
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**Note:**
Adapt the lesson plan to include multimedia tools if available, such as showing a short animated video of the story to enhance understanding and engagement.