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Provide an example of an interactive lesson based on a Christian philosophy of education.
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Bible Story- The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Introduction:
Read the parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding students to focus their attention on the characters and the character actions.
Discussion:
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- How did the priest and Levite react tot he injured man?
- What did the Samaritan do to help?
- What does the story teach us about who our “neighbors” are?
Sharing and reflection:
Groups share their scenario and response, promoting class discussion about challenges and opportunities to show compassion in daily life.
Integration of scripture:
Refer to Bible verses that support the concept of loving your neighbor, such as Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31 and Galatians 5:14.
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Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Introduction:
Begin with prayer
Read the parable of the Good Samaritan aloud. Have students pay attention to the characters and their actions.
Discussion:
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- How did the priest and Levite react to the injured man?
- What did the Samaritan do to help?
- What does the story teach us about who our “neighbors” are?
Group activity:
Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with a Scenario where someone is in need. Each group is to discuss how they would respond based on the teachings of Good Samaritan. Write down key points for share and reflection time.
Sharing and reflection:
Each group goes in front of the class and shares their scenario and response. Prompting class discussion about the challenges and opportunities to show compassion in daily life.
Real-world application:
Provide opportunities for students to put their learning into practice through service projects or acts of kindness within the school community.
End in prayer
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In music history class, students get to learn about music composers from the Baroque period. In this topic, students get to learn about how these composers discovered their talents, what they used it for and how they used it. Students get to talk about the meaning of talents, discuss about the purpose of talent and what they can be used for. Students are then made of aware of the author of talents (God), using the story “parable of the talents” in the bible, to help them understand what we are supposed to do with the talents God has given us and ultimately drawing a connection to how we are supposed to use our God-given talents to glorify God. Finally, students then get to reflect on what they think their talent is from the definition of talent that the class has come up with.
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The 4th grade Bible curriculum covers topics about other things created by God that are not mentioned in Genesis. Since this was new for all my students, even those who are Christians, they had many questions every time we had Bible class. To help manage their curiosity, I started giving them index cards to write down their questions. By December, it was a joy to revisit some of the questions they asked in September and October, and see them confidently answer those questions on their own, as their understanding had deepened over time.
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Topic: The Parable of the Good Samaritan – Living Out Compassion
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Bible and Character Education
Objective: Students will explore the meaning of compassion and service through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and apply these principles in a real-world context.
-Introduction (5mins): Ask: Who do you consider your neighbor, and why? Students share their thoughts in table groups and then discuss as a class group
-Introduce the concept of biblical compassion and its importance in Christian philosophy.
Exploring the Parable (10 minutes)
-Read Luke 10:25-37 aloud as a class, assigning students roles to act out the parable (e.g., narrator, priest, Levite, Samaritan, injured man).
-Pause after key moments to discuss:
-Why did the priest and Levite pass by?
-What made the Samaritan’s actions stand out?
-How does this story reflect Christ’s teachings on love and service?
Hands-On Activity: “Compassion in Action” (20 minutes)
-Divide students into small groups. Each group brainstorms a real-world scenario where they can act as “Good Samaritans” (e.g., helping a classmate, supporting a community project, showing kindness to someone in need).
-Groups create a short skit to present their scenario to the class, demonstrating practical ways to live out compassion.
Reflective Discussion (5 minutes)
-After the presentations, ask students:
“How can we apply what we learned today in our daily lives?”
“What challenges might we face in showing compassion, and how can we overcome them?”
Closing Prayer and Commitment (5 minutes)
-Lead a prayer asking God to help students show compassion and love to others.
-Have students write one specific action they will take this week to demonstrate compassion and place it in a “Commitment Box.”