# Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: "Leadership - Moses"
## Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students in Senior Secondary 2 will be able to:
1. Understand the qualities and challenges of Moses as a leader.
2. Identify and analyze key leadership moments in Moses' life.
3. Apply lessons from Moses' leadership to their own lives.
## Duration:
75 minutes
## Materials:
- Bible (preferably New International Version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and screen
- Handouts with key Bible passages and discussion questions
- Multimedia clips (optional)
## Lesson Outline:
### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
#### A. Opening Prayer
Lead the class in a brief prayer asking for insight and understanding.
#### B. Warm-Up Discussion
Ask students to get into small groups and discuss:
- What qualities do you think make a good leader?
- Can you give examples of leaders you admire and why?
### 2. Lesson Development (45 minutes)
#### A. Presentation on Moses as a Leader (15 minutes)
Use a projector to display key points.
- Early Life: Briefly discuss Moses' birth, adoption by Pharaoh’s daughter, and early experiences (Exodus 2:1-10).
- Call to Leadership: Focus on the burning bush encounter and God's call to Moses (Exodus 3:1-17).
- Challenges in Leadership: Discuss challenges Moses faced, such as leading the Israelites out of Egypt, crossing the Red Sea, and dealing with complaints in the wilderness (Exodus 14-17).
- Leadership Qualities: Highlight Moses' qualities, such as humility, dependency on God, perseverance, and intercession for his people.
#### B. Group Activity (20 minutes)
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a key event from Moses' life:
- The Burning Bush (Exodus 3)
- Confronting Pharaoh (Exodus 7-12)
- Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
- Receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19-20)
- Water from the Rock (Exodus 17)
Each group should:
1. Read the assigned passage.
2. Discuss and identify Moses' leadership qualities and challenges in that event.
3. Prepare a short presentation (3-4 minutes) summarizing their findings.
#### C. Group Presentations (10 minutes)
Each group presents their findings to the class, focusing on the leadership qualities and challenges seen in their assigned event.
### 3. Application (15 minutes)
#### A. Class Discussion
Reassemble as a class and discuss:
- How can Moses' leadership qualities be applied in today's context?
- What can we learn from Moses about dealing with challenges?
#### B. Personal Reflection
Ask students to write a brief reflection on what leadership qualities they would like to develop in their own lives and how they can model these after Moses.
### 4. Conclusion (5 minutes)
#### A. Recap Key Points
Summarize the key leadership qualities of Moses discussed in the lesson.
#### B. Closing Prayer
Conclude the lesson with a prayer, asking God to help each student develop strong leadership qualities.
### 5. Homework Assignment
Assign students to read Numbers 12 and write a short essay on how Moses demonstrated humility and reliance on God during the rebellion of Aaron and Miriam.
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This lesson plan is designed to be interactive and engaging, fostering both an understanding of biblical texts and personal application of leadership principles. Adjustments can be made based on class dynamics and available resources.