# Lesson Plan: Leadership - Joshua
## Class Details
- **Subject**: Christian Religious Studies
- **Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 2
- **Topic**: Leadership - Joshua
- **Duration**: 60 Minutes
## Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of leadership in the context of Joshua.
2. Explain the qualities and characteristics of Joshua's leadership.
3. Analyze the significance of Joshua's leadership in the biblical narrative.
4. Relate the lessons from Joshua’s leadership to their personal lives and contemporary situations.
## Materials
- Bible (preferably New International Version or King James Version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen (if available)
- Handouts with key scripture passages
- Notebooks and pens
## Lesson Structure
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Opening Prayer**
- Greet the students and lead a short opening prayer, asking for wisdom and understanding during the lesson.
2. **Icebreaker Activity: "Name a Leader"**
- Ask students to name historical or contemporary leaders they admire and briefly discuss why.
3. **Lesson Overview**
- Introduce the topic: Leadership - Joshua.
- Provide a brief overview of who Joshua was and his role in the Bible.
### Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Scripture Reading**
- Read Joshua 1:1-9 aloud.
- Ask students to follow along in their Bibles.
2. **Discussion of Text**
- Explain the context: Transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.
- Highlight key verses (e.g., Joshua 1:5-6 - God’s promise to Joshua).
3. **Qualities of Joshua’s Leadership**
- Courage (Joshua 1:6-7)
- Obedience to God's Law (Joshua 1:8)
- Faith and trust in God's promises (Joshua 1:9)
- Humility and service
### Group Activity (15 minutes)
1. **Break into Small Groups**
- Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
2. **Guided Discussion Questions**
- Each group discusses:
- What qualities made Joshua a great leader?
- How did Joshua’s faith influence his leadership?
- Can you think of a situation today where Joshua's leadership qualities are needed?
3. **Group Presentations**
- Each group presents their findings to the class.
### Application (10 minutes)
1. **Relating to Personal Experience**
- Ask students to think of a time when they had to show leadership.
- How did the qualities of Joshua apply to their situation?
2. **Contemporary Leadership Scenarios**
- Discuss how Joshua’s principles can be applied to modern-day leadership scenarios in school, community, and beyond.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary of Key Points**
- Recap the qualities of Joshua’s leadership.
- Emphasize the importance of faith, courage, and obedience.
2. **Q&A Session**
- Allow students to ask any remaining questions.
3. **Closing Prayer**
- Lead a prayer for wisdom to apply the principles of Joshua’s leadership in their daily lives.
### Homework
- Reflective Essay: Write a one-page essay on how Joshua’s leadership has inspired you and how you plan to incorporate his qualities into your own life.
## Assessment
- Participation in group discussion and presentations.
- Quality and depth of reflective essay.
## Further Reading
- Encourage students to read Joshua chapters 1-6 to gain a fuller understanding of Joshua’s leadership during the conquest of Canaan.