Lesson is for Year 9 designed for 55 minutes, examining the nature of the Abrahamic God in the Christian religious tradition. Can be adapted as you see fit for other year groups and abilities.

The lesson is an introduction to God’s qualities and attributes, entering the topic via an interpretative activity focusing on a famous art piece, "The Creation of Adam ", a fresco painting by Italian artist Michelangelo, which forms part of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling. This allows the pupils to interpret for themselves what a famous Christian artist was trying to show about God’s qualities in art form.

Later in the lesson, a critical lens is introduced allowing students to consider the (arguable) shift in God’s character that apparently takes place between the Old and New ÌÇÐÄVlogtaments of the Bible; a meaner, less forgiving God in the Old, and a more forgiving and patient God in the New. An agnostic and atheist account of this change is included.

A key words sheet for print is included, as is a worksheet that looks at scripture; matching the keywords to each piece of scripture.

Optional video with link included.

Rounded off with a quick plenary.