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Leadership - Joseph as a leader

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Leadership – Joseph as a Leader

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Define leadership.
  2. Describe Joseph’s early life and journey to Egypt.
  3. Explain Joseph’s rise to power as Governor of Egypt.
  4. Narrate how Joseph reconciled with his brothers.
  5. Identify Joseph’s leadership qualities.
  6. Compare Joseph’s leadership style with that of a present-day leader.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES

Explanation, discussion, storytelling, Bible reading, Q&A, group comparison, role play.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Bible (Genesis 37:1–28; 41:1–57; 45:1–15), leadership qualities chart, Joseph’s life journey chart, CRK textbook.

LESSON PRESENTATION

STEP

TEACHER'S ACTIVITY

STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

Step 1: Review

Reviews previous lesson on “The Sovereignty of God” using targeted questions.

Answer questions to recall prior learning.

Step 2: Introduction

Introduces the topic of leadership and asks students to mention leaders they admire.

Mention known leaders and their roles.

Step 3: Explanation

Explains leadership, then narrates Joseph's story using key Bible passages. Highlights Joseph’s leadership journey and qualities. Facilitates a class discussion comparing Joseph to a current leader.

Listen actively, follow Bible readings, participate in discussion, and take notes.

Step 4: Note Taking

Summarizes main points on the board.

Copy summary and key points into notebooks.

 

NOTES

TOPIC: Leadership – Joseph as a Leader

A. Meaning of Leadership
Leadership is the ability to guide or influence others toward a common goal.

B. Joseph’s Life Journey

  • Genesis 37: Joseph, the dreamer, sold by brothers out of jealousy.
  • Genesis 41: Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and becomes Governor of Egypt.
  • Genesis 45: Joseph forgives his brothers, showing maturity and love.

C. Joseph’s Leadership Qualities

  • Visionary
  • Forgiving
  • Wise and strategic
  • God-fearing
  • Humble

D. Comparison with Modern Leaders

  • Joseph remained faithful to God and helped others.
  • Unlike corrupt leaders, Joseph’s rise was marked by integrity and service.

 

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

  1. What is leadership?
  2. Summarize Joseph’s journey from slavery to leadership.
  3. How did Joseph show forgiveness to his brothers?
  4. Mention four leadership qualities of Joseph.
  5. Compare Joseph’s leadership to someone you know.

 

CLASSWORK

Answer the evaluation questions in your exercise books.

 

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks students’ work, gives feedback, and encourages learners to develop strong leadership qualities rooted in godly character.