### Lesson Plan: Rewards for Obedience
**Class:** Senior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Topic:** Rewards for Obedience
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define the concept of obedience from a Christian perspective.
2. Identify and discuss biblical examples of obedience and the rewards that followed.
3. Understand the importance of obedience in their personal lives.
4. Reflect on ways to practice obedience in their daily lives.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Bibles
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with guided questions
- Projector or laptop (if using multimedia)
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#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Brief prayer to start the class.
- Icebreaker: Ask students to think of a time they obeyed or disobeyed instructions and what the outcome was.
- Brief plenary discussion on the icebreaker.
- Introduce the topic: "Rewards for Obedience."
2. **Definition and Importance of Obedience (10 minutes)**
- Define obedience in a Christian context. (Write on the whiteboard/key points)
- Discuss why obedience is important in the Christian faith.
- Refer to key Bible verses (e.g., Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 14:15).
3. **Biblical Examples of Obedience (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a biblical figure known for obedience (e.g., Abraham, Noah, Ruth, Daniel).
- Each group reads the assigned scripture and identifies the acts of obedience and rewards received.
- Group presentations of findings (2 minutes per group).
4. **Discussion on Rewards (10 minutes)**
- Compile a list of rewards for obedience mentioned during group presentations (write on the whiteboard).
- Discuss both spiritual and physical rewards.
- Link these rewards to present-day life.
5. **Importance of Obedience in Personal Lives (10 minutes)**
- Encourage students to share their thoughts on how the lesson applies to their own lives.
- Guide a discussion on practical ways to demonstrate obedience in family, school, and community settings.
- Provide a handout with reflective questions for personal contemplation.
6. **Summary and Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the main points of the lesson.
- Answer any remaining questions.
- End with a reflection prayer focusing on asking for strength and guidance to be obedient in their daily lives.
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#### Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and presentations.
- Reflective question handouts to be collected and reviewed.
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#### Homework:
- Assign students to read Matthew 7:24-27 and write a short reflection on how building one’s life on the teachings of Jesus can be seen as an act of obedience and what potential rewards they anticipate.
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#### Reflection:
- Encourage students to keep a journal for the week, noting any instances where they practiced obedience and the outcomes that resulted from those actions.
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This lesson plan aims to help students grasp the concept of obedience, recognize its importance in their faith, and integrate these principles into their everyday lives.