Sure, here's a detailed lesson plan for the topic "Jesus Has Power to Forgive Sins" designed for Primary 4 students in a Christian Religious Studies class:
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### Lesson Plan
#### Topic: Jesus Has the Power to Forgive Sins
#### Grade Level: Primary 4
#### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Objectives:
1. Students will understand that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
2. Students will learn about the story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man.
3. Students will recognize the importance of forgiveness in their own lives.
4. Students will be able to recite key scripture related to the lesson.
#### Materials:
- Bible (Mark 2:1-12)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper and markers
- Copies of a simple worksheet (worksheet with questions regarding the story)
- Coloring materials
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Begin with a short prayer.
- Briefly introduce the topic, emphasizing the power and significance of Jesus to forgive sins. Explain that this is a special authority that Jesus has because He is the Son of God.
2. **Bible Story (15 minutes):**
- Read aloud Mark 2:1-12 (The story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man).
- Use visual aids (such as illustrated Bible story pictures) to help students grasp the narrative.
- After reading, summarize the story:
- Jesus was teaching in a crowded house.
- Four friends brought a paralyzed man to Jesus by lowering him through the roof because they couldn't get through the crowd.
- Jesus first told the man, "Your sins are forgiven," which shocked the religious leaders.
- To show His authority, Jesus then healed the man, and he walked out carrying his mat.
3. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Engage students with questions:
- "Why did the paralyzed man's friends go to such lengths to bring him to Jesus?"
- "Why were the religious leaders surprised when Jesus said, 'Your sins are forgiven'?"
- "What does this story tell us about who Jesus is?"
- Highlight the lesson that Jesus cares about our physical and spiritual well-being.
4. **Activity (10 minutes):**
- Hand out a worksheet with questions about the story, such as:
- What did Jesus say to the paralyzed man?
- Why were the religious leaders upset?
- What did the paralyzed man do after Jesus healed him?
- Provide coloring materials and ask students to draw a scene from the story after completing the worksheet.
5. **Application (3 minutes):**
- Discuss the importance of forgiveness in their own lives.
- Ask students to think of a situation where they felt hurt and needed to forgive or be forgiven.
- Emphasize that just as Jesus forgives us, we should forgive others.
6. **Memory Verse (2 minutes):**
- Teach the memory verse: Mark 2:10 (NIV) - "But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins."
- Repeat it a few times with the students.
7. **Conclusion (3 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- End with a closing prayer, asking for God's help in forgiving others just as Jesus forgives us.
#### Assessment:
- Monitor students' participation during the discussion.
- Review and check the completed worksheets for understanding.
- Observe students' engagement during the drawing activity.
### Notes:
- Ensure every student gets an opportunity to ask questions or share their thoughts during the discussion.
- Be sensitive to the different backgrounds and personal experiences of each student, especially when discussing forgiveness.
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This plan combines storytelling, interactive discussion, and creative activities to help Primary 4 students grasp the concept that Jesus has the power to forgive sins.