Joseph Explained Dreams
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 39-41 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: God’s People Grow (p93)
The Beginner’s Bible: A Secret Message (p78)
Jesus Storybook Bible: The Forgiving Prince (p76)
Gospel Story Bible: Joseph’s Dreams (p45)
Action Story Bible: Jailhouse Shock (p102)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin about the dreams of Joseph!
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:
Who helped the cupbearer, baker, and Pharaoh know what their dreams meant? (Joseph)
What did Pharaoh see in his dreams? (thin and fat cows; thin and full stalks of grain)
After the seven years of good harvest, what did Joseph say would happen? (Not much grain would grow and people would be hungry)
Whom did Pharaoh put in charge of storing the grain for everyone? (Joseph)
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 go to prison? (Potiphar’s wife falsely accused Joseph of something, and Potiphar believed her, Gen. 39:16-19)
Whose dreams did Joseph explain in prison? (the cupbearer’s and the baker’s, Gen. 40:5-19)
When did the cupbearer remember Joseph? (two years later when Pharaoh needed dreams explained, Gen. 41:9-13)
How did Joseph know what the different dreams meant? (Guide kids to discuss the fact that God gave Joseph the power to understand dreams. Remind kids that Joseph did not decide what the dreams meant, he merely explained what God revealed to him)
How does God reveal things to us today? (Help kids see that, although God can communicate with us through dreams if He chooses, He has revealed everything we need to know about Him and the gospel through the Bible. God used different men over time to write down exactly what God wanted them to write. The Bible is God’s Word, and it is trustworthy)
How do you think Joseph felt before and after the cupbearer told Pharaoh about him? (Guide kids to discuss the uncertainty Joseph may have felt. Remind them that, although he did not totally understand God’s plan, He trusted God to take care of 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: God gave Joseph power to understand dreams.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love. - Genesis 39:21
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. - Genesis 39:21
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: Dreams and Dreams!; 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: God gave Joseph power to understand dreams.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love. - Genesis 39:21
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. - Genesis 39:21
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: Pharaoh's Dreams (p5-6)
Bigs: Tools of the Trade (p5-6)
Elementary: Joseph Explained Dreams (p5-6)
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: God gave Joseph power to understand dreams.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love. - Genesis 39:21
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. - Genesis 39:21
