Year 2 - Religious education
The story of Joseph
The Bible: what does it say about God's promises?
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what Christians learn from the story of Joseph.
Key Notes
- Joseph had dreams and interpreted them.
- The story teaches that God remained faithful to Joseph even when Joseph faced difficulties.
- Joseph became an important adviser to the Egyptian Pharaoh through interpreting dreams.
- Eventually Joseph was reunited with his family in Egypt.
- Many Christians interpret this story in terms of the importance of faithfulness.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pharaoh: a ruler in Ancient Egypt
- interpret: to explain the meaning of something
- faithfulness: being reliable and trustworthy
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Bible says that things always go well when you believe in God.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Joseph had dreams and interpreted them. The story teaches that God remained faithful to Joseph even when Joseph faced difficulties.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pharaoh'
a ruler in Ancient Egypt.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Bible says that things always go well when you believe in God. Correction: Joseph, and many other Bible characters, faced great difficulties even though they had faith.
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