The story of Joseph

Religious education

In this unit pupils begin to explore the idea of covenant using a theological lens. They learn the story of Abraham and also look at other key stories in the Torah and Old Testament that talk about promises between God and humans.

The Bible: what does it say about God's promises?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Joseph could {{}} dreams and explain what they meant.

Even when Joseph had hard times, he showed {{}} by trusting God.

What happened at the end of Joseph’s story?

Joseph forgave his {{}} even after they treated him badly.

God made a {{}} with Abraham, which was a special promise.

she thought she was too old to have a baby

Why did Sarah laugh when she heard God’s promise?

Abraham showed {{}} by trusting God, even when he didn’t know what would happen.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The story of Joseph

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.