# Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies
## Topic: Jesus as the Lamb of God
### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the significance of Jesus being referred to as the "Lamb of God."
2. Identify key biblical passages that refer to Jesus as the Lamb of God.
3. Explain the connection between Old Testament sacrifices and Jesus' sacrificial role.
4. Reflect on the implications of Jesus as the Lamb of God in their personal faith.
### Materials:
- Bibles (preferably multiple translations for comparison)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with selected scripture passages
- Projector (optional, for visual aids or videos)
- Notebooks and pens for students
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Prayer:**
- Start with a brief prayer asking for understanding and wisdom.
2. **Icebreaker:**
- Ask students to discuss in pairs or small groups what they think of when they hear the term "Lamb of God."
- Share some responses with the class.
#### Body of the Lesson (40 minutes)
1. **Defining the Title "Lamb of God" (10 minutes):**
- Explain the term "Lamb of God" and its significance within Christian theology.
- Discuss the importance of lambs in Old Testament sacrifices – highlighting key elements such as purity, innocence, and sacrificial roles.
2. **Scripture Reading and Discussion (15 minutes):**
- Assign students to read key passages:
- John 1:29, 1:36 ("Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.")
- Isaiah 53:7 (Prophecy about the suffering servant being led like a lamb to the slaughter)
- Revelation 5:6-12 (Vision of the Lamb who was slain and is worthy to open the scroll)
- Facilitate a discussion on these passages, focusing on:
- How Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies and sacrificial system.
- Symbolism and representation of Jesus as the Lamb in different contexts.
3. **Connection to Old Testament Sacrifices (10 minutes):**
- Briefly review the story of the Passover lamb in Exodus 12.
- Compare and contrast the Passover lamb and Jesus as the sacrificial lamb.
- Explain how the sacrificial system pointed towards the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus.
4. **Personal Reflection and Application (5 minutes):**
- Ask students to write briefly (2-3 sentences) on what it means for them personally that Jesus is the Lamb of God.
- Encourage sharing their reflections if they feel comfortable.
#### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. **Recap and Summary:**
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Emphasize the transformative power of understanding Jesus as the Lamb of God in the context of redemption and salvation.
2. **Q&A Session:**
- Open the floor for any questions students may have.
3. **Closing Prayer:**
- End the lesson with a prayer of gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice and praying for a deeper understanding and appreciation of His role as the Lamb of God.
### Assessment:
- Participation in discussions
- Responses to reflective writing prompts
- Understanding demonstrated in Q&A session
### Homework:
- Ask students to read Hebrews 9:11-15 and write a short paragraph on how Jesus’ sacrifice is described in this passage.
- Prepare for the next lesson topic by reading John 10:1-18 (Jesus as the Good Shepherd).
### Additional Notes:
- Try to incorporate multimedia elements (such as a video clip on the Passover or a worship song focusing on Jesus as the Lamb of God) if possible to make the lesson more engaging.
- Be mindful of students’ backgrounds and encourage a respectful environment for discussions related to personal reflections.