Joseph Sent to Egypt
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of Joseph!
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Genesis 37 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
The Beginner’s Bible: The Dreamer (p72)
Jesus Storybook Bible: The Forgiving Prince (p76)
Gospel Story Bible: Joseph is Attacked by His Brothers (p46)
Action Story Bible: Big Dreams (p93)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares about the dream and how Joseph’s brother attacked him.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
How many sons did Jacob have? (12 sons)
What special gift did Jacob give to his son Joseph? (a colorful robe)
Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers like him? (Their father loved Joseph most)
When the brothers sold Joseph to travelers, where did they take him? (to Egypt)
What did Jacob think happened to his son Joseph? (He thought Joseph was dead)
Is there anything God cannot do? (God can do all things)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him? (Jacob loved Joseph more than his other sons, Gen. 37:4)
What did Jacob’s dreams about the night sky and the bundles of wheat suggest? (Joseph would one day rule over his family, Gen. 37:8,10)
What did the brothers plan to do to Joseph? (at first to kill him, then to throw him in a pit, then to sell him into slavery; Gen. 37:20-28)
How do you think Joseph felt when his brothers attacked him and sold him? (Guide kids to think about the feeling of betrayal Joseph likely felt. Talk to the kids about situations where they feel angry at those who may hurt them. Remind them that our feelings are real and it’s normal to feel anger, sadness, or heartache in hard times. Remind them that God wants us to celebrate good things and mourn bad things)
How do you think God wants us to behave in hard times? (Help the kids see that, although our feelings of hurt and anger are real, we don’t have to let them control us. Discuss the idea that God wants us to do good to those who hurt us and not to seek revenge)
How do you think we can trust God when people hurt us? (Guide kids to see the ways Jesus provides us comfort and hope for the future. Help them see that no matter what sorrow we face in this life, we have hope in God. He will bring justice, and we can trust Him)
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, and they threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: Joseph Sent to Egypt ; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, and they threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: The Favorite Brother (p3-4)
Bigs: Dream Catcher (p3-4)
Elementary: Jacob's 12 Sons (p3-4)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: Is there anything God cannot do?
Big Picture Answer: God can do all things according to His character.
Key Passage: But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. - Hosea 13:4
Big Idea: Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, and they threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit. - Genesis 37:23-23
