**Lesson Plan: Jesus the Man of Prayer for Primary 2**
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Age Group:** Primary 2 (Approx. 7-8 years old)
**Objective:**
- Students will understand that Jesus was a man of prayer.
- Students will learn the importance of prayer in their own lives.
- Students will be introduced to some Bible stories where Jesus prayed.
**Materials:**
- Bible (Children’s version if possible)
- Visual aids (posters or printouts of Jesus praying)
- Worksheets with coloring sections and simple questions
- Crayons, pencils, and erasers
- A quiet space for a short prayer activity
- Audio-visual equipment to play a short video (optional)
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**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Prayer:**
Start with a short prayer asking God to help the class learn more about Jesus and prayer.
2. **Warm-Up Discussion:**
- Ask the students if they've ever prayed or seen someone pray.
- Discuss briefly what prayer is (talking to God).
3. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Introduce Jesus as a man who prayed often.
- Show visuals of Jesus praying (e.g., in the Garden of Gethsemane, before feeding the 5000).
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**Main Body (25 minutes):**
1. **Bible Story:**
- Read a simple, child-friendly version of a Bible story where Jesus prays - e.g., Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46).
- Use visual aids to show where and how Jesus prayed.
2. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Ask questions about the story to gauge understanding (e.g., Where was Jesus? What did He do? Why was He praying?).
- Explain that Jesus prayed when He was happy, when He needed help, and even when He knew something difficult was going to happen.
3. **Application to Life:**
- Discuss why we should pray, using examples students can understand (e.g., praying for a sick friend, thanking God for family, asking for help with school).
4. **Activity – Coloring and Questions:**
- Hand out a worksheet with an image of Jesus praying and simple questions about the story.
- Allow time for coloring and filling in the answers with crayons and pencils.
5. **Role-Playing:**
- Pair students and have them practice praying together about a simple topic like thanking God for their food or praying for a good day at school.
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**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Review:**
- Quickly review the key points of the lesson: Jesus prayed, we should pray, and prayer can happen anytime and anywhere.
2. **Personal Prayer Time:**
- Provide a quiet moment for students to say their own silent prayer.
3. **Group Prayer:**
- End with a short group prayer, inviting some children to say a sentence prayer if they feel comfortable.
4. **Closing Activity:**
- If time allows, play a short, child-friendly video on Jesus praying.
5. **Recap and Assignment:**
- Encourage students to pray with their family at home.
- Assign a simple home activity: Draw a picture of themselves praying with someone they love.
**Goodbye:**
- Thank the students for participating and remind them about the importance of prayer.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe participation during discussions and activities.
- Review worksheet answers and coloring to gauge understanding.
- Listen to students' role-playing prayers to assess their grasp of the concept.
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This lesson plan helps Primary 2 students understand the importance of prayer in their Christian faith by learning from the example of Jesus, fostering both knowledge and practical application.