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God Had a Plan

Joseph's Special Coat

Day 60of 180
Week 12of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

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

2

Recognize how God protected Joseph in Egypt

3

Learn that God has a special plan for each person

Genesis 39:2-3

Yahweh was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. His master saw that Yahweh was with him, and that Yahweh made all that he did prosper in his hand.

Genesis 39:2-3 (WEB)

Shows God's continuous protection and blessing of Joseph

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Coat Template
  • Safety scissors

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning how God always has a special plan! Remember how Joseph's brothers were mean to him yesterday?

💭 Review Question: What happened to Joseph when his brothers got jealous?
2Teaching (7 min)

Even though Joseph was far from home, God was watching over him. In Egypt, God made everything Joseph did successful!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God never leaves us alone
  • Joseph trusted God even when things were hard
  • God can use difficult situations for good
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph felt being so far from home?
  • What shows that God was with Joseph?
3Activity: Joseph's Colorful Coat Craft (8 min)
craft

Create a special coat to remember Joseph's story

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use BibleMouse Coat Template
  2. Color the coat with bright colors
  3. Cut out the coat carefully
  4. Glue onto a piece of paper
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting

Challenge: Add decorative details to the coat

4Closing (3 min)

Let's remember that God loves us and has a special plan, just like He did for Joseph!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was always with Joseph?
  • What did God do to help Joseph?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for watching over us, just like You watched over Joseph.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Joseph working for a man named Potiphar in Egypt!

Genesis 50:20

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

Genesis 50:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Joseph's Plan Puzzle - Write each word of the verse on a separate puzzle piece. Have child assemble the puzzle while saying the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joseph's story shows God's providence even in challenging circumstances

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's love and protection
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand complex emotions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's care and protection

Extension Activities

  • Act out Joseph's story with brother puppets
  • Sing a BibleMouse song about God's love
  • Draw a picture of Joseph in Egypt

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