### Lesson Plan: The Call of Joshua
#### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
#### Class: Junior Secondary 2
#### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Topic: The Call of Joshua
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#### Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Describe the story of Joshua's call.
2. Understand the qualities that made Joshua a suitable leader.
3. Discuss the significance of God's promises to Joshua.
4. Reflect on how Joshua's leadership can inspire their lives.
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#### Materials Needed:
- Holy Bible (preferably New International Version or any easy-to-understand version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts with key points or excerpts of relevant Bible verses
- Projector and screen (optional, for multimedia presentations)
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#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Attendance**: Welcome the students and take attendance.
2. **Icebreaker**: Ask students if they have ever been chosen for an important task or responsibility. Allow a few students to share their experiences briefly.
3. **Lead into the Lesson**: Introduce Joshua as someone who was chosen for a very significant responsibility.
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#### Lesson Development (25 minutes):
1. **Narrative Explanation (10 minutes)**:
- **Scripture Reading**: Read Joshua 1:1-9. Select confident readers among the students to read aloud.
- **Story Overview**: Summarize the events surrounding the call of Joshua, including the death of Moses and God's charge to Joshua.
2. **Qualities of Joshua (5 minutes)**:
- Discuss the key qualities that made Joshua a suitable leader (e.g., Faithfulness, Bravery, Obedience, Trust in God).
- Write these qualities on the whiteboard as they are discussed.
3. **God's Promises to Joshua (5 minutes)**:
- Highlight the promises God made to Joshua, including His presence, protection, and success.
- Relate this to the idea that God supports those who trust in Him and follow His guidance.
4. **Interactive Discussion (5 minutes)**:
- Engage students in a discussion about what they think made Joshua successful.
- Ask how these stories and qualities can be applied in their personal lives or school responsibilities.
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#### Activities (10 minutes):
1. **Group Activity**:
- Divide students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a handout outlining key verses from Joshua 1:1-9 and questions to discuss (e.g., What were Joshua's challenges? How did he overcome them? How can we apply these lessons today?).
- Allow groups to share their discussions with the class.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Recap**:
- Summarize the key points learned about Joshua and his calling.
- Emphasize the importance of faith, courage, and obedience to God.
2. **Reflective Question**:
- Ask students to think about one area in their lives where they can show more trust in God's guidance and support.
3. **Closing Prayer**:
- Lead the class in a closing prayer, asking for strength and courage to face their own challenges with the same faith Joshua displayed.
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#### Assessment:
- **Verbal participation and answers**: During the interactive discussion and group activity.
- **Observation**: Note student engagement and understanding during the lesson.
- **Handout completion**: Review group handouts if time permits or collect them for further review.
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#### Follow-up:
- **Homework Assignment**: Ask students to write a short paragraph about a time when they had to be brave or trust in God, relating it to Joshua's experiences.
- **Next Lesson Preview**: Briefly introduce the topic for the next lesson, building on Joshua's leadership with a focus on his first challenges and victories in the Promised Land.
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This lesson plan aims to impart the biblical story of Joshua, his qualities, and God's promises to him while engaging students interactively and encouraging personal reflection.