## Lesson Plan for Primary 6 Christian Religious Studies
### Topic: Jesus' Power Over Evil
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### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of Jesus' power over evil.
2. Identify biblical stories where Jesus demonstrated his power over evil.
3. Reflect on the significance of Jesus’ power in their own lives.
4. Recite a memory verse related to Jesus' power over evil.
### Materials Needed:
- Bible (Preferably a simplified version for children like the Good News Bible)
- Chalkboard/Whiteboard and chalk/markers
- Printed handouts of relevant biblical stories
- Coloring materials
- A projector or visual aids for showing images (optional)
- Notebooks and pencils for students
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Prayer:**
- Welcome the students warmly.
- Begin with an opening prayer asking for God’s guidance and understanding.
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Explain the topic "Jesus' Power Over Evil."
- Engage the students by asking if they know what ‘evil’ means and who Jesus is.
#### Worship Songs and Activity (10 minutes)
- Sing a simple praise and worship song that the students are familiar with, emphasizing the power of Jesus. Examples include “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands” or “Jesus Loves Me”.
#### Bible Stories (15 minutes)
1. **Storytelling:**
- Narrate the following biblical stories where Jesus showed his power over evil. Use simple language and make the session interactive by asking questions.
a. **Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit (Mark 1:21-28):** Focus on how Jesus commanded the evil spirit to leave a man in the synagogue, and it obeyed him.
b. **The Healing of a Demon-possessed Boy (Matthew 17:14-20):** Highlight the moment when Jesus rebuked the demon and healed the young boy.
2. **Discussion:**
- Ask the students what they learned from these stories.
- Discuss how they think Jesus’ power over evil can be present in their lives today.
#### Memory Verse (10 minutes)
- Teach and recite the memory verse which emphasizes Jesus' authority and power over evil. Suggested verse: Luke 10:19 (NIV) "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."
- Write the verse on the board and have the students repeat it aloud several times.
#### Activity: Drawing and Coloring (15 minutes)
- Hand out coloring pages featuring scenes from the stories told.
- Encourage the students to color the images and write the memory verse below the drawing.
- Walk around and assist students as needed, praising their efforts.
#### Reflection and Sharing (10 minutes)
- Ask students to share their drawings and what they learned.
- Encourage them to think about how they can trust Jesus in their daily lives to protect them from evil.
#### Closing Prayer and Homework (5 minutes)
- Lead the students in a closing prayer thanking Jesus for his power and asking for his protection.
- Assign a simple homework: Ask the students to tell their family one of the stories they learned and to recite the memory verse.
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This lesson plan aims to educate Primary 6 students about the power of Jesus over evil, reflect on its significance, and encourage them to apply biblical teachings in their everyday lives.