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Bible sequencing craft
Joseph Forgives His Brothers Bible Sequencing Craft
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible sequencing craft based on Joseph Forgives His Brothers. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. Story focus: Joseph becomes ruler in Egypt. They do not recognize him. He forgives them.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Printable sequencing design for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Scenes stated in the listing: Joseph becomes ruler in Egypt; His brothers come asking for food; They do not recognize him; Joseph says, “I am your brother!”; He forgives them
Your download files
- JosephForgivesHisBrothers_Genesis45_.pdf: 2 pages
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
Children need to follow the pictured events and make the folds used to retell them.
Prepare awkward cuts, demonstrate the folds and read captions aloud. Use the pictures for shared retelling.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful if separate sections need joining.
Time & preparation
One sequencing craft, including colouring and folding. Discussion time is additional.
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 put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Compare recognition, tears, provision and the later conversation about revenge. Discuss forgiveness together with truth and restored trust over time.
Younger learners can choose what happens first and next. Older learners can explain why a turning point changes the story.
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 2-page PDF: JosephForgivesHisBrothers_Genesis45_.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I fold the five story panels?
Colour the numbered story sheet. Fold upwards on the dotted line with the pictures outside, fold the left and right sides towards the centre, then fold the cover and panel 5 as shown in the illustrated guide. This is a folded picture book, rather than five separate PDF pages. The pictured scenes include: Joseph becomes ruler in Egypt; His brothers come asking for food; They do not recognize him; Joseph says, “I am your brother!”; He forgives them.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JosephForgivesHisBrothers_Genesis45_.pdf: print page 2 for each learner or group. Page 1 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. 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?
Paper and colouring pencils. An adult can demonstrate the centre folds and read the five panels aloud. The supplied method uses folding rather than glued-on picture strips.
What help might children need with this activity?
The main demands are following five pictured events and making the centre folds. Demonstrate the folding and read the captions aloud for children who need help. Younger children can colour and retell using a book an adult has folded.
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