Year 7 RE Lesson: Sacrifice and Sin – Why Was Sacrifice Seen as the Price for Sin?
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This lesson explores the dramatic story of David and Bathsheba and how it connects to the idea of sacrifice in Judaism. Pupils learn how sacrifice was believed to restore a broken relationship with God after sin and why rituals were so emotionally powerful. Activities include guided reading, comprehension questions, gap-fill tasks, and reflective writing about fairness and forgiveness.

Learning aims:

Summarise the story of David and Bathsheba and identify which commandments were broken

Explain why sacrifices were offered for sins in ancient Judaism

Describe how the sacrificial system worked, including the scapegoat

Reflect on the emotional impact of sacrifice and its meaning for believers

Includes PowerPoint slides, reading materials, gap-fill exercises, and discussion prompts ready to teach.