Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Christian Religious Studies - The Power Of Jesus I

### Lesson Plan: The Power of Jesus **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Christian Religious Studies **Duration:** 1 Hour **Topic:** The Power of Jesus --- **Objectives:** - To understand that Jesus has power and authority given by God. - To identify some miracles that show the power of Jesus. - To learn to trust and have faith in Jesus. --- **Materials Needed:** - Bible (preferably children’s version) - Visual aids (pictures of miracles) - Coloring sheets and crayons - Storybook about Jesus’s miracles (optional) --- **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. Begin with a short prayer. 2. Briefly discuss who Jesus is – the Son of God, our Savior. 3. Ask the children if they know what the word "power" means. Let them share their thoughts. 4. Introduce the topic: "Today, we will learn about the wonderful power of Jesus." --- **Lesson Body (30 minutes):** **1. Bible Story (15 minutes):** - Read the story of one of Jesus's miracles, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41) or feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14). - Use visual aids to make the story engaging (e.g., pictures of Jesus calming the storm or feeding the crowd). - After reading, ask questions to ensure comprehension: - "What happened in the story?" - "How did Jesus use His power?" **2. Discussion (10 minutes):** - Talk about how the story shows Jesus’s power. - Explain that Jesus’s power comes from God and that He uses it to help people. - Discuss other miracles Jesus performed, like healing the sick or raising Lazarus from the dead. - Emphasize that Jesus’s power shows us that we can trust Him to help us, too. **3. Activity (5 minutes):** - Provide coloring sheets with scenes from the chosen miracle. - Let the children color while discussing the lesson’s main points. --- **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. Summarize the lesson: - Jesus has great power given by God. - He used His power to help and heal people. - We should trust and have faith in Jesus. 2. Ask a few children to share what they learned today. 3. End with a prayer, thanking Jesus for His power and asking for help to trust Him more. --- **Follow-Up/Homework:** - Ask the children to share the story of Jesus’s miracle with their family at home. - Encourage them to pray and ask Jesus for help in their daily lives. --- **Assessment:** - Observe children’s engagement during the lesson and discussion. - Check for understanding through Q&A. - Review completed coloring sheets for effort and understanding of the story. --- **Note to Teachers:** Adjust the lesson timing and content as needed to cater to your classroom's specific needs and dynamics. Make the lesson interactive and ensure the children are actively participating. --- Have a blessed time teaching about the power of Jesus!