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Working for Potiphar

Joseph in Egypt

Day 61of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God blesses people who work hard

2

Learn about Joseph's faithfulness in a new place

3

Recognize God's presence even in difficult situations

📖 Scripture Connection

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 blessing and presence in Joseph's life

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Coloring sheets
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Bible
  • Paper
  • Stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Last time we learned how Joseph was taken far away from his family.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember where Joseph was taken?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn how Joseph worked for a man named Potiphar in Egypt

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joseph worked hard even in a new place
  • God was always with Joseph
  • Potiphar saw that God blessed Joseph
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph felt being far from home?
  • What does it mean to work hard?
3Activity: Hard Worker Sticker Chart (8 min)
craft

Create a sticker chart showing ways to be a good helper

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple chart on paper
  2. Write tasks like 'Clean room', 'Help mommy'
  3. Add stickers when tasks are completed
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help child draw chart

Challenge: Child creates entire chart independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Joseph

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

Dear God, help us work hard and trust You like Joseph did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn what happened next in Joseph's story

💎 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, dancing and moving while repeating the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joseph was sold as a slave but remained faithful to God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Emphasize God's constant love
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex emotions and separation from family

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to relate to Joseph's feelings

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Joseph coloring page
  • Act out Joseph's story with simple props
  • Sing 'God is Always With Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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