Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Christian Religious Studies - Resurrection

**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.