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Joseph Taken Far Away

Joseph's Special Coat

Day 59of 180
Week 12of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God is always with us, even in difficult times

2

Learn about Joseph's journey to Egypt

3

Develop empathy and trust in God's plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 37:28

“When the Midianite merchants passed by, they drew Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. They brought Joseph into Egypt.”

— Genesis 37:28 (WEB)

Shows God's providence even in difficult circumstances

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Colorful fabric pieces
  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we'll learn about Joseph's big adventure! Remember how yesterday we talked about his brothers being mean?

💭 Review Question: What special coat did Joseph have?
2Teaching (7 min)

Joseph was taken far from his family, but God was always watching over him. Even when things seem scary, God has a special plan.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joseph's brothers sold him to traders
  • He was taken to a new country called Egypt
  • God was with Joseph the whole time
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph felt?
  • Who was always taking care of Joseph?
3Activity: Journey Map (8 min)
craft

Create a simple map showing Joseph's journey from home to Egypt

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a house for Joseph's family
  2. Draw a road
  3. Draw Egypt at the end
  4. Use crayons to color the map
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw the map

Challenge: Add more details about the journey

4Closing (3 min)

Review Joseph's big adventure and God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Joseph go?
  • Who was always with Joseph?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for taking care of Joseph and for taking care of us too.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God had a special plan for Joseph in Egypt!

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 50:20

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”

— Genesis 50:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Dance: Create simple hand motions for each word, moving and singing the verse together

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joseph's story teaches young children about God's protection and plan

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Focus on God's love and protection
  • Encourage empathy for Joseph's feelings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might feel scared hearing about Joseph being taken away

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's constant care

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Joseph coloring pages
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about trusting God

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