**Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies**
*Primary 2*
**Topic:** Jesus' Preparation for His Ministry
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Describe the main events that took place during Jesus' preparation for His ministry.
2. Understand the importance of preparation in fulfilling God’s call.
3. Apply the lesson of preparation to their own lives.
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Materials Needed:**
- Bible (preferably picture Bible suitable for children)
- Colored markers and crayons
- Worksheets with drawing activities
- A chart paper
- Sticky notes
- Picture cards of events in Jesus’ preparation
**Lesson Outline:**
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Prayer:**
- Start with a short prayer, asking God for understanding and wisdom.
- Greet the students warmly and make sure they are settled and ready for the lesson.
2. **Review of Previous Lesson (if applicable):**
- Briefly review what was discussed in the previous lesson as a recap.
**Main Lesson (30 minutes):**
1. **Storytelling (10 minutes):**
- Gather the children around and tell them the story of Jesus’ preparation for His ministry using picture cards. Key events include:
- Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:13-17)
- Jesus’ time in the wilderness and His temptation by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11)
- Calling His first disciples (Matthew 4:18-22)
- Emphasize Jesus’ obedience to God and His readiness for His mission.
2. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask questions to encourage the children to think about the story:
- Why do you think Jesus was baptized?
- How do you think Jesus felt during His time in the wilderness?
- Why is it important to prepare for something important?
- Discuss the importance of preparation and how we can prepare ourselves to do God’s work, even at a young age.
3. **Activity (10 minutes):**
- Distribute worksheets that allow children to draw pictures of Jesus’ baptism and temptation in the wilderness.
- Use colored markers and crayons for the drawing activity.
- While they draw, walk around and engage with them by asking about their pictures and explaining any parts of the story they might be illustrating.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Sharing and Reflection:**
- Allow some students to share their drawings and explain what part of the story they depicted.
- Reflect on the lesson by summarizing the key points about Jesus’ preparation and how it applies to our lives.
2. **Prayer and Application:**
- Close with a short prayer, asking God to help the children prepare their hearts and lives to serve Him just as Jesus did.
- Encourage them to think of one thing they can do to prepare for what God wants them to do (e.g., praying daily, helping others, listening to their parents).
3. **Take-Home Task:**
- Give each child a sticky note and ask them to write (with the help of a teacher or parent) one thing they will do this week to prepare for doing good deeds like Jesus did.
**Additional Tips:**
- Ensure all children are engaged and offer help to those who may need assistance with drawing or writing.
- Be enthusiastic and use a variety of voices and expressions to keep the storytelling lively and engaging.
- Reinforce positive behavior and encourage participation with praise.
**Follow-Up:**
- Check on the children during the next lesson to see how they did with their take-home task and encourage them to share their experiences.
Remember, the goal is to make the lesson interactive, engaging, and relatable to their daily lives while instilling the spiritual discipline of preparation and readiness to serve God.