Christian Religious Studies - Senior Secondary 2 - Unwise decision of Solomon and Rehoboam

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 7

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 40 minutes (2 periods)
DATE:
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge
TOPIC: Unwise Decision of Solomon and Rehoboam
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

Identify Solomon’s unwise decision and its consequences (I Kings 9:15-23, 11:1-13).
Describe Rehoboam’s unwise decision and its consequences (I Kings 12:1-20).
Understand the importance of wise decision-making in leadership and personal life.
Discuss the consequences of wrong decisions in leadership.
Explain the importance of seeking advice before making major decisions.
Recognize the relevance of counseling in decision-making.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Explanation, discussion, questions and answers, video clips, role-playing, case study, class participation.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Bible (I Kings 9:15-23, 11:1-13, 12:1-20), video clip showing the consequences of unwise decisions, Christian Religious Knowledge textbook for Senior Secondary School 2.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 and 2:

PRESENTATION

STEP	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1
Review	The teacher asks questions on previous topics: "The Wisdom of Solomon" and "The Role of Counsel in Decision-Making."	Learners respond and engage actively.
STEP 2
Introduction	The teacher introduces the new topic by asking students: "What happens when leaders make unwise decisions?"	Learners share opinions and listen attentively.
STEP 3
Explanation	The teacher explains: Solomon’s unwise decision (I Kings 9:15-23, 11:1-13): Solomon’s marriages to foreign women led him away from God. Rehoboam’s unwise decision Kings 12:1-20): Rehoboam rejects the wise counsel of older advisors, leading to division in Israel. Importance of seeking counsel: Discuss how Solomon and Rehoboam could have avoided disastrous consequences.	Learners listen, ask questions, and discuss examples of unwise decisions in history and leadership.
STEP 4 Video Clip	The teacher shows a short video depicting the consequences of unwise decisions (e.g., war films showing the consequences of poor leadership decisions).	Learners watch the video and discuss the outcomes presented.
STEP 5 Class Activity	Teacher leads a class debate: Should Rehoboam have listened to the older advisors?	Learners engage in a structured debate.
STEP 6 Note Taking	The teacher writes a summary note on the board for learners to copy.	Learners copy the note into their notebooks.

NOTE
UNWISE DECISION OF SOLOMON AND REHOBOAM
A. Solomon’s Unwise Decision (I Kings 9:15-23, 11:1-13)

Solomon’s marriages to foreign women led him to idolatry.
God’s anger caused the kingdom to be divided after Solomon’s reign.
Consequences: Loss of unity, kingdom split into Israel and Judah.
B. Rehoboam’s Unwise Decision (I Kings 12:1-20)
Rehoboam rejected the counsel of his father’s advisors and followed the advice of his peers.
This led to the division of Israel and the rise of Jeroboam as king of the northern tribes.
C. The Importance of Counseling in Decision-Making
Wrong decisions often lead to negative consequences.
Wise leaders seek advice from trusted counselors before making decisions.
Students should learn to consult others when making significant life choices.

EVALUATION:

What was Solomon’s unwise decision, and what were its consequences?
Describe Rehoboam’s decision and the impact it had on Israel.
Why is it important to seek advice before making major decisions?
What could Solomon and Rehoboam have done differently?
Discuss the consequences of wrong leadership decisions in other historical or modern contexts.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation.

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks the learners’ books, gives positive feedback, and encourages students to always seek wise counsel when making important decisions in life.