**Lesson Plan: Resurrection - Senior Secondary 1**
**Objective**:
By the end of this lesson, students will have an understanding of the concept of Resurrection in Christian theology, its significance in Christian beliefs, and its implications for Christian living.
**Duration**:
1 hour
### Materials Needed:
- Bibles (New Testament)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key verses and discussion questions
- Projector and laptop (optional)
- Slides or visual aids (optional)
### Lesson Outline:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Welcome and Prayer**:
- Begin with a short opening prayer.
- Welcome students and briefly outline what will be covered in the lesson.
- **Icebreaker**:
- Ask the students to share their initial thoughts or what they know about the term "Resurrection". List their responses on the whiteboard.
#### 2. Teaching/Input (20 minutes)
- **Explanation of Resurrection**:
- **Definition**: Introduce the theological concept of Resurrection, emphasizing it as the act of rising from the dead or returning to life.
- **Biblical Basis**: Read and discuss key Scripture passages:
- **The Resurrection of Jesus**: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18
- **General Resurrection**: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
- **Significance**: Explain why the Resurrection is central to Christianity: proof of Jesus as the Son of God, foundation of Christian hope, and assurance of eternal life.
#### 3. Discussion (15 minutes)
- **Small Group Activity**:
- Divide the students into small groups and provide each group with handouts containing key verses and discussion questions such as:
- What does the Resurrection tell us about Jesus?
- How does the Resurrection offer hope to Christians?
- What are the implications of the Resurrection for how we live our lives today?
- Allow the groups to discuss and then reconvene to share their insights with the entire class.
#### 4. Application (10 minutes)
- **Life Application**:
- Encourage students to think about how the belief in Resurrection can influence their daily lives.
- Discuss practical ways they can live out this belief, such as showing love and forgiveness, having hope during difficult times, and sharing their faith with others.
#### 5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Summary**:
- Recap the main points discussed: Definition and significance of the Resurrection, key biblical passages, and practical living.
- **Assignment**:
- Ask students to write a short reflection on what the Resurrection means to them personally and how it influences their faith.
- **Closing Prayer**:
- End the lesson with a prayer, thanking God for the hope of the Resurrection and asking for His help to live in light of this truth.
### Assessment:
- Monitor students' participation in discussions.
- Review written reflections for understanding and personal application of the Resurrection.
### Homework:
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 and write a brief summary of Paul’s teaching on the nature of the resurrected body.
This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Christian doctrine of the Resurrection, fostering both cognitive and practical engagement with this central tenet of the faith.