Joseph Saved His Family
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 42-46;50 (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 Surprise Visit (p86)
Jesus Storybook Bible: The Forgiving Prince (p76)
Gospel Story Bible: Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers (p52)
Action Story Bible: Family Reunion (p114)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin how Joseph saved the day!
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:
Why did Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt? (to buy food)
Who was in charge of selling food in Egypt? (Joseph)
Why did the brothers not recognize Joseph? (It had been a very long time since they had seen each other)
What did Joseph tell his family to do so that they would have enough food? (come live in Egypt)
Why were the brothers afraid? (They thought Joseph would punish them)
Is there anything God cannot do? (God can do all things)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Did Joseph’s brothers recognize him when they saw him? (no, Gen. 42:8)
What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being? (spies, Gen 42:9-12)
What was God’s plan for Joseph all along? (to save Jacob’s family from the famine, Gen. 45:4-8)
Joseph said that what his brothers planned for harm, God planned for good. What does this mean? (Guide the kids to discuss how some events of Joseph’s life were difficult and sad, but God worked through them to protect His people from the coming famine).
Can you think of other situations, in the Bible or in your life, where God used something hard to do something good? (Allow kids to share their experiences. Remind them of stories like “Noah and the Ark” or “The Suffering of Job.” Point them to the ultimate example of God’s turning something sad into something good: Jesus’ crucifixion).
Do you think we will always see the outcome of God’s working things for good? (Guide kids to discuss that sometimes we will not get to see the bigger picture of good that God is working around us. Remind them that we can trust God even when we do not understand what He is doing in the world. He has promised to work things together for good, so we can rest in that promise even when we do not see it come true).
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 sent Joseph to Egypt to establish a remnant.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. - Genesis 45:4
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. Do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. - Genesis 45:4-5
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 Saves the Day!; 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 sent Joseph to Egypt to establish a remnant.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. - Genesis 45:4
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. Do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. - Genesis 45:4-5
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: Follow Joseph's Journey (p7-8)
Bigs: From Harm to Good (p7-8)
Elementary: Journey to Egypt (p7-8)
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 sent Joseph to Egypt to establish a remnant.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. - Genesis 45:4
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: I am your brother, Joseph whom you sold into Egypt. Do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. - Genesis 45:4-5
