### Lesson Plan: Fruit of the Spirit II – Galatians 5:19-21, Acts 2:3-8, Romans 10:9-10
#### Subject: Christian Religious Studies
#### Class: Senior Secondary 1
#### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Topic: Fruit of the Spirit II
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**Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify the works of the flesh as contrasted with the fruit of the Spirit.
2. Discuss the significance of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 2:3-8.
3. Understand the relationship between confession and faith as stated in Romans 10:9-10.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Holy Bible (New International Version preferred)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts of the scripture readings
- Projector and laptop (if available)
- Notebooks and pens
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### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Opening Prayer**: Begin with a short prayer.
2. **Review**: Brief review of the previous lesson about the Fruit of the Spirit.
3. **Objective Overview**: Explain the objectives of today’s lesson.
### 2. Scriptural Reading and Explanation (25 minutes)
1. **Galatians 5:19-21** (10 minutes)
- Read the passage aloud as a class.
- Discuss the "works of the flesh" listed in the passage.
- Use the whiteboard to list and define each of the works of the flesh.
2. **Acts 2:3-8** (10 minutes)
- Read the passage together.
- Explain the events of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
- Discuss the significance of speaking in tongues and the empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
3. **Romans 10:9-10** (5 minutes)
- Read the passage aloud.
- Explain the importance of confession and belief in Christ for salvation.
- Discuss how this ties into the transformation by the Holy Spirit.
### 3. Group Activity (15 minutes)
1. **Divide the Class into Small Groups**: Assign each group one of the following tasks:
- **Group 1**: Create a skit that demonstrates the contrast between a life led by the flesh and a life led by the Spirit.
- **Group 2**: Develop a poster that depicts the events of Pentecost and the impact of the Holy Spirit.
- **Group 3**: Write a short reflection or poem about the transformation that comes from confessing and believing in Jesus.
2. **Presentation**: Have each group present their skit, poster, or reflection to the class.
### 4. Discussion and Application (10 minutes)
- **Class Discussion**: Facilitate a discussion using the following questions:
- How do the works of the flesh manifest in daily life?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life?
- How does confessing and believing in Jesus Christ change a person's life?
- **Personal Application**: Encourage students to think of ways they can display the fruit of the Spirit in their personal lives.
### 5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Summary**: Recap the key points of the lesson.
2. **Assignment**: Ask students to write a one-page reflection on how they can actively seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives.
3. **Closing Prayer**: End with a prayer, asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in living out the fruit of the Spirit.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in group activity and presentations.
- Contributions during class discussions.
- Completeness and thoughtfulness of the assigned reflection.
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**Notes for the Teacher:**
- Ensure that all students have access to Bibles.
- Maintain an inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable sharing and participating.
- Provide additional support to any student who may have questions or needs further clarification.
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This lesson plan is designed to engage students interactively and thoughtfully with the Biblical text, encouraging both understanding and personal application of the principles discussed.