## Lesson Plan: Jesus Gives Us a New Life
### Grade Level: Primary 4
### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of new life through Jesus.
2. Identify and understand key biblical passages related to new life in Jesus.
3. Discuss how this new life affects their daily actions and attitudes.
#### Materials Needed:
- Holy Bible (preferably children's edition)
- Chart paper and markers
- Visual aids (pictures of Jesus, life events, etc.)
- Coloring sheets for related activities
- Audio/Visual setup for video story (if available)
### Lesson Plan Outline:
#### 1. Opening (10 minutes)
- **Greeting and Prayer**: Begin with a short prayer asking for understanding and insight into God's word.
- **Introduction**: Briefly introduce the topic "Jesus gives us a new life". Ask students what they think it means and write their responses on the board.
#### 2. Bible Story (15 minutes)
- **Scripture Reading**: Read John 3:1-21 (The story of Jesus and Nicodemus). Simplify the reading by summarizing key points and ensuring comprehension.
- Nicodemus is a Pharisee and a Jewish leader.
- He comes to Jesus at night to understand more about His teachings.
- Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be "born again" to see the Kingdom of God.
- **Discussion**: Discuss the concept of being "born again". What does it mean to start anew with Jesus? Listen to students' thoughts and guide them toward a clear understanding.
#### 3. Activity 1: Visual Learning (15 minutes)
- **Video/Storybook**: Show a short animated video or read a storybook that retells the story of Nicodemus and Jesus, emphasizing the new life that Jesus promises.
- **Visual Aids**: Show pictures of events in Jesus' life that demonstrate His power to give new life (e.g., His miracles, resurrection).
#### 4. Activity 2: Group Discussion (10 minutes)
- **Small Group Discussion**: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a question to discuss:
- How can we live a new life through Jesus?
- What changes might we see in our lives when we follow Jesus?
- **Sharing**: Each group shares their discussion points with the class.
#### 5. Craft Activity: New Life Butterflies (10 minutes)
- **Materials**: Provide paper, colored pencils, and markers.
- **Instructions**: Have students draw and color butterflies (a symbol of new life). On each butterfly, students write one way they can live a new life in Jesus (e.g., being kind to friends, praying regularly, helping others).
#### 6. Closing (10 minutes)
- **Review**: Summarize the key points of the lesson. Emphasize that through Jesus, we get a new chance to live a better, more loving life.
- **Prayer**: Close with a prayer thanking Jesus for the new life He gives and asking for strength and guidance to live it out.
### Assessment:
- **Participation**: Observe student participation in discussions and activities.
- **Craft Activity**: Review the butterflies to see how well students have grasped the concept of a new life in Jesus.
### Follow-Up/Homework:
- **Reflection**: Encourage students to write a short reflection at home about how they will live out their new life in Jesus during the week.
- **Memory Verse**: Assign John 3:16 as a memory verse for the next class.
This lesson plan is designed to be engaging, interactive, and reflective, helping Primary 4 students understand and appreciate the concept of new life in Jesus.