Power Over Fear: Discovering Courage in 2 Timothy 1:7

ELA-Literacy Grades 2nd Grade 3:43 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson helps 2nd graders understand that God gives us power, love, and self-control to overcome fear, based on 2 Timothy 1:7.

Video Resource

Kids Bible Devotional - 2 Timothy 1:7 | God gives us power not fear!

YoungHearts Ministries - Kids & Family

Duration: 3:43
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Key Concepts

  • God gives us power, love, and self-control.
  • Fear is a feeling we can overcome.
  • Courage comes from God.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to state the main message of 2 Timothy 1:7.
  • Students will be able to identify ways God helps us overcome fear.
  • Students will be able to share personal experiences of overcoming fear.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students: 'What are some things that make you feel scared?' List their answers on the board. Explain that today's lesson will be about how we can be brave even when we're scared.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the "Kids Bible Devotional - 2 Timothy 1:7 | God gives us power not fear!" video.
  • Discussion (7 mins)
    Lead a discussion using the questions below.
  • Activity: 'Power, Love, and Self-Control' Chart (10 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with chart paper divided into three sections: Power, Love, and Self-Control. Have them brainstorm ways that God gives them each of these things to help them overcome fear. Each group will then present their chart to the class.
  • Writing Activity: 'My Courage Story' (10 mins)
    Have each student write a short story about a time they were afraid and how they were able to be brave. Encourage them to use descriptive words and phrases to express their feelings and actions.
  • Conclusion (5 mins)
    Reiterate the main message of 2 Timothy 1:7: God gives us power, love, and self-control. Remind students that they are not alone and can always ask God for help when they're feeling scared. Close with a short prayer.

Interactive Exercises

  • Role-Playing: 'Facing Fear'
    Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a scenario that might cause fear (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to the doctor). Have one student play the role of the person feeling scared, and the other student play the role of a friend encouraging them using the message of 2 Timothy 1:7 (God gives us power, love, and self-control).

Discussion Questions

  • What is the main message of the video?
  • According to the video and 2 Timothy 1:7, what does God give us instead of fear?
  • How can power, love, and self-control help us when we are scared?
  • Can you think of a time when you felt brave? How did you do it?

Skills Developed

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral Communication
  • Writing
  • Collaboration

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

According to the video, what does God give us instead of fear?

Correct Answer: Power, love, and self-control

Question 2:

What is something that might make you feel scared?

Correct Answer: A loud thunderstorm

Question 3:

When you feel scared, who can you ask for help?

Correct Answer: God

Question 4:

What is one way love can help you when you are scared?

Correct Answer: It reminds you that you are not alone

Question 5:

What is one way self-control can help you when you are scared?

Correct Answer: It helps you stay calm

Question 6:

What is 'power' according to the video?

Correct Answer: Being strong on the inside

Question 7:

What is the name of the book in the Bible where we find 2 Timothy 1:7?

Correct Answer: 2 Timothy

Question 8:

According to the video, does God want us to be scared all the time?

Correct Answer: No

Question 9:

If you are feeling scared to give a speech, which of these can help?

Correct Answer: Asking God for power and courage

Question 10:

Which of these is a way to show love to someone who is scared?

Correct Answer: Give them a hug

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

God gives us ________, love, and self-control.

Correct Answer: power

Question 2:

Instead of fear, God wants us to have ________.

Correct Answer: courage

Question 3:

When you feel scared, you can ________ to God for help.

Correct Answer: pray

Question 4:

The Bible verse we learned is from the book of 2 ________.

Correct Answer: Timothy

Question 5:

________ helps us to make good choices even when we are scared.

Correct Answer: Self-control

Question 6:

Showing ________ to others can help them feel brave.

Correct Answer: love

Question 7:

It's okay to feel ________ sometimes, but we don't have to stay scared.

Correct Answer: afraid

Question 8:

God's ________ helps us to be strong when we are weak.

Correct Answer: power

Question 9:

Being ________ means doing something even when you are afraid.

Correct Answer: brave

Question 10:

We can use God's gifts to ________ fear.

Correct Answer: overcome

Educational Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1:Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.1:Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1:Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.6:Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.1:Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

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