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Bible activity worksheet
Joseph Forgives His Brothers Bible Activity Sheet
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible activity worksheet based on Joseph Forgives His Brothers. Children colour and complete the activities described in the listing to revisit the story. Story focus: Joseph becomes ruler in Egypt. They do not recognize him. He forgives them.
- Suggested ages
- 7–11 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Includes colouring, sequencing, and Bible game activities
Your download files
- JosephForgivesHisBrothers.pdf: 1 page
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
The reviewed worksheet preview includes word-search, maze and written-response tasks alongside colouring.
Read instructions and puzzle words together. Choose individual activities to suit the child; the colouring area can be used separately.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, pencil, eraser, colouring pencils or crayons. Scissors may be useful where the instructions call for cutting.
Time & preparation
One worksheet session. Full-pack time depends on the number of pages, which may not be stated.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Genesis 45:1–15; 50:15–21
Joseph reveals his identity to the brothers who sold him and asks about his father. He provides for the family and later reassures them that he will not take revenge, while naming the harm that was done.
Main takeaway: Joseph’s forgiveness does not pretend that the brothers’ wrongdoing was harmless.
As you work through the activities
Use the picture and written tasks as starting points for discussion, rather than making speed or a completed puzzle the goal.
Compare recognition, tears, provision and the later conversation about revenge. Discuss forgiveness together with truth and restored trust over time.
Choose a manageable task and read its instructions aloud where needed. Older learners can explain how a completed answer connects with the passage.
Questions to explore
- Why were the brothers frightened when Joseph spoke?
- How did he provide for them?
- How can forgiveness acknowledge the harm rather than deny it?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: JosephForgivesHisBrothers.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Which activities are on the worksheet?
Use the illustrated worksheet as a tabletop activity, reading its printed tasks together before starting. The colouring area can be used separately from the puzzles. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Genesis 45:1–15; 50:15–21. The file includes a word search. It also includes a find-your-way maze.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. JosephForgivesHisBrothers.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Printer paper, colouring pencils and a pencil for the written tasks. An adult can read instructions or puzzle words aloud.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–11 years. Read instructions and puzzle words together. Choose individual activities to suit the child; the colouring area can be used separately. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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