MY BIBLE STORY
Joseph was Jacob's favorite son. His father gave him a beautiful coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous.
"Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age. Also he made him a tunic of many colors." (Genesis 37:3 NKJV)
Joseph had special dreams from God showing that one day his family would bow down to him. When he told his brothers about these dreams, they became very angry.
One day, Joseph's brothers threw him into a deep pit. Then they sold him as a slave to traders going to Egypt.
In Egypt, Joseph worked hard for a man named Potiphar. Joseph did what was right, even though he was a slave.
"The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man." (Genesis 39:2 NKJV)
When Potiphar's wife told lies about Joseph, he was sent to prison. But even in prison, Joseph trusted God and helped others. Later, he explained Pharaoh's dreams which showed seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
Pharaoh was so impressed with Joseph's wisdom that he made him second in command over all Egypt! During the famine, Joseph's brothers came to Egypt looking for food. Joseph forgave them and saved his whole family.
"But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive." (Genesis 50:20 NKJV)
SCRIPTURE TREASURE
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
(Romans 8:28 NKJV)
MY ACTIVITIES
Coat of Many Colors Craft
- Color this coat with many bright colors
- Glue fabric scraps or colored paper pieces
- Remember: Joseph's special coat showed his father's love
Forgiveness Hearts
- Write "I forgive you" on one heart
- Write the name of someone you need to forgive on the other
- Joseph forgave his brothers even after they hurt him
Dream Interpreter
- Draw a picture of a dream in each cloud
- Share what you think these dreams might mean
- Remember: God gave Joseph wisdom to understand dreams
From Pit to Palace Game
- Start at the "pit" (bottom) and move to the "palace" (top)
- Face challenges that Joseph faced along the way
- Remember: God was with Joseph through good and bad times
MY QUIZ
1. What special gift did Jacob give to Joseph?
2. What special ability did God give Joseph?
3. Where was Joseph sent after his brothers sold him?
4. How did Joseph treat his brothers when they came to Egypt?
5. What does Joseph's story teach us about bad things that happen?
MY PRAYER
Dear God, Thank You for being with Joseph through all his hard times. Help me to trust You when things are difficult. Help me to forgive others like Joseph did. Thank You for working all things together for good. Amen.