Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Christian Religious Studies - Jacob's Encounter With God. Genesis 32: 22 - 32

### Lesson Plan: Jacob's Encounter with God (Genesis 32: 22-32) #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Grade: Primary 4 #### Duration: 45 minutes --- **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. --- **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) --- **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. --- **Assessment:** - Observe students’ participation in the discussion. - Review students’ drawings and written reflections to gauge their understanding of the story and its lessons. --- **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.