Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - Making Decisions

**Lesson Plan: Christian Religious Studies (Senior Secondary 2)** **Topic: Making Decisions** --- ### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of making decisions in a Christian context. 2. Identify biblical principles and examples that guide decision-making. 3. Apply Christian values in real-life decision-making scenarios. 4. Reflect on the outcomes of decisions made in various biblical stories. ### Materials: - Bibles - Whiteboard and markers - Projector (if available) - Handout of decision-making scenarios - Notebook and pen for each student ### Lesson Outline: **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** - Start the class with a short prayer asking for wisdom and guidance in making decisions. - Briefly discuss the importance of making good decisions in daily life. 2. **Hook:** - Share a short, relatable story or analogy about a decision-making scenario relevant to teenagers. **Lecture/Teaching (20 minutes):** 1. **Defining Decision-Making in a Christian Context:** - Explain decision-making as the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternatives. - Highlight the role of prayer, wisdom, and seeking God's will in making decisions. 2. **Biblical Principles for Decision-Making:** - Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. - James 1:5: Ask for wisdom, and it will be given. - Romans 12:2: Be transformed by renewing your mind to discern God's will. 3. **Examples of Biblical Decision-Making:** - Abraham's obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-4) - Solomon asking for wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14) - Jesus choosing the disciples (Luke 6:12-16) **Discussion (15 minutes):** 1. **Group Discussion:** - Divide students into small groups and give each group a different biblical story where a significant decision was made. - Stories can include: Joseph forgiving his brothers, Moses leading the Israelites, Daniel refusing to worship the king's idol, Paul choosing to preach to the Gentiles. - Have each group discuss the decision(s) made in their story, the outcome, and what principles can be learned. **Activity (15 minutes):** 1. **Real-Life Application:** - Hand out scenarios where students must apply Christian principles to make a decision (e.g., Peer pressure, career choice, ethical dilemmas). - Each student writes down their decision-making process for their given scenario, using the principles discussed. - Volunteers share their scenarios and the decision-making process with the class. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** - Summarize the key points about making decisions based on biblical principles. - Emphasize the importance of prayer, seeking counsel, and aligning decisions with God's word. 2. **Reflection:** - Encourage students to reflect on a recent decision they made. How could they have applied these Christian principles? - Provide time for students to write a short personal reflection in their notebooks. 3. **Closing Prayer:** - Conclude with a prayer asking for wisdom and guidance in all decisions they make. ### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and group work. - Completion of the decision-making scenario activity. - Personal reflection on the decision-making process. ### Homework: - Read about another significant decision in the Bible (e.g., Noah building the ark, David facing Goliath) and write a short essay on the decision-making process and its outcome. - Memorize Proverbs 3:5-6 and be prepared to explain its meaning in the next class. --- **Note:** Adjust the lesson plan as needed based on your students' level of understanding and the time available.