### Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies – Senior Secondary 2
**Topic: Leadership - Deborah**
**Duration:** 80 minutes
#### **Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge:** Students will recount the story of Deborah from the Bible and identify her leadership qualities.
2. **Comprehension:** Students will understand the significance of Deborah's leadership in Israel and relate her story to contemporary leadership contexts.
3. **Application:** Students will discuss how Deborah's leadership principles can be applied in their own lives.
#### **Materials:**
1. Bibles (Judges 4-5)
2. Projector and screen
3. Whiteboard and markers
4. Handouts with discussion questions
5. Notebooks and pens
#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Begin with a short prayer.
2. Briefly introduce the topic of leadership and its importance in various aspects of life.
3. Explain that today's lesson will focus on a notable biblical leader, Deborah.
#### **Lesson Development:**
**Step 1: Background of Deborah (15 minutes)**
- Detail Deborah's context as a judge in Israel, emphasizing the period of Judges when there was no king and Israel was led by God-appointed leaders.
- Read Judges 4:1-10 out loud as a class.
- Discuss the state of Israel and the oppression they were facing from King Jabin and Sisera, his commander.
**Step 2: Leadership Qualities of Deborah (15 minutes)**
- Read through Judges 4:11-24 and Judges 5.
- Identify and list Deborah’s leadership qualities on the whiteboard. (e.g., courage, wisdom, faith, decisiveness, and inspiration)
- Engage the class in identifying examples of how these qualities are demonstrated in the story.
**Step 3: Contemporary Relevance (15 minutes)**
- Break students into small groups and distribute handouts with discussion questions:
1. How do the qualities of Deborah compare to those of today's leaders?
2. Can you think of a modern-day leader who embodies some of the same qualities as Deborah? Give examples.
3. How can you as students exhibit Deborah's leadership qualities in your school or community?
- Allow groups to discuss and then share their insights with the class.
**Step 4: Personal Application (15 minutes)**
- Have each student write in their notebooks a short reflection on how they can develop at least one of Deborah’s leadership qualities in their daily lives.
- Allow a few volunteers to share their reflections with the class.
#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
- Summarize the key points discussed: Deborah's story, her leadership qualities, and their relevance and application today.
- Ask students to think about the importance of strong, faith-based leadership in their own lives.
- End with a group prayer asking for guidance in developing strong leadership qualities.
#### **Assessment:**
- Participation in group discussions and personal reflections.
- A short quiz in the next class on Deborah’s story from Judges 4-5 and her leadership qualities.
#### **Homework:**
- Students will write a one-page essay on how Deborah’s leadership during a critical period in Israel’s history resonates with or challenges their own understanding of leadership. The essay should include specific examples from the biblical text and personal reflections.
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This lesson plan provides a thorough approach to studying Deborah's leadership, combining biblical study with practical applications to ensure that students understand the material and can relate it to real-life situations.