**Lesson Plan: New Life in Christ (1)**
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 (SS1)
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** New Life in Christ (1)
**Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of "New Life in Christ."
2. Explain the significance of being "born again."
3. Identify the steps and characteristics of a new life in Christ.
4. Reflect on how "New Life in Christ" can impact their daily lives and choices.
**Materials Needed:**
- Bibles (one for each student)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key Bible verses
- Notebooks and pens
- PowerPoint presentation (optional)
**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the class and take attendance.
- Briefly discuss the previous lesson to connect with today’s topic.
- Introduce the topic: "New Life in Christ" by showing a short video or sharing a personal story/testimony.
**2. Bible Study (15 minutes)**
- Read John 3:1-21 - The story of Nicodemus and Jesus discussing being born again.
- Engage students in reading and discussing key verses (John 3:3, John 3:5-6, John 3:16).
- Ask guiding questions:
1. What does it mean to be "born again"?
2. Why is this concept important in Christianity?
**3. Discussion (10 minutes)**
- Break the class into small groups and give them handouts with more Bible passages (e.g., 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:4).
- Each group discusses and lists the characteristics of someone who has been "born again."
- Reconvene and have groups share their findings.
**4. Explanation (10 minutes)**
- Using the whiteboard, compile the characteristics shared by the groups.
- Explain the steps towards achieving a new life in Christ:
1. Repentance
2. Faith in Jesus Christ
3. Baptism (where applicable)
4. Daily renewal of faith
- Emphasize the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and transforming the believer’s life.
**5. Application (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to reflect individually on what "New Life in Christ" means to them personally.
- Have them write down how they can demonstrate this new life in their daily actions (e.g., honesty, kindness, patience).
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points discussed about the new life in Christ.
- Encourage students to integrate these principles into their lives.
- Preview the next lesson topic.
**7. Closing Prayer (2 minutes)**
- Invite a student to lead the class in a short prayer asking for God’s guidance in living a new life in Christ.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and group activities.
- Reflective writing to assess understanding.
- Completion and quality of written reflections on applying new life principles in daily life.
**Extension Activities:**
- For homework, ask students to read Galatians 5:16-25 and note how the fruit of the Spirit relates to living a new life in Christ. They can prepare to share their insights in the next class.
- Encourage students to share, during the week, an aspect of their lives where they can start practicing new life principles and come back with testimonies.
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*Note: Adapt the activities and duration according to your class needs and dynamics.*