Genesis 37
Joseph was one of Jacob’s twelve sons. Jacob loved him more than all of his other sons.
Jacob made Joseph a colorful robe. His brothers were jealous. They wanted nice robes, too. And they wanted to be loved as much as Joseph was loved.
Joseph had a dream. He told his family, “We were bundling grain from the field. Your bundles of grain bowed down to mine.”
Then Joseph had another dream. He said, “This time, the sun and moon and even stars were bowing down to me.” His father asked, “Does this mean our family will bow down to you someday?”
The brothers were even more angry. They threw Joseph into a dry well.
Along came some traders. The brothers sold Joseph to them as a slave.
They lied to their father and said Joseph had been killed by a wild animal. But God was with Joseph.
Discussion Questions
- Who was Joseph’s father? Jacob
- Jacob loved Joseph him more than his brothers. What gift did he give Joseph? A colorful coat
- Were his brothers angry? Yes!
- What did his brothers do to Joseph? They threw him in a dry well and then sold him to traders as a slave.
- The brothers lied to their father about Joseph’s whereabouts. What did they tell him? They told him that Joseph was killed by a wild animal.
- Was God with Joseph during this time? Yes!
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for reminding us that you are always with us. Amen
Memory Verse
“Lead me in your truth, teach me, for you are God my Savior.” Psalm 25:5
Craft: Joseph’s Colorful Coat
Use craft items around your house to decorate Joseph’s coat! You can use crayons, markets, yarn, pom poms, tissue paper and more!
