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Joseph Becomes Second in Command

Joseph Saves His Family

Day 66of 180
Week 14of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God can use people in special ways

2

Learn how Joseph was promoted by Pharaoh

3

Recognize God's plan in Joseph's life

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 41:41

“Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Behold, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.'”

— Genesis 41:41 (WEB)

Shows how God elevated Joseph to a position of great importance

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Gold crayon or marker
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide printable crown template
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall how Joseph helped Pharaoh understand his dreams

💭 Review Question: Who helped Joseph understand the king's dreams?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how God used Joseph in a special way

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Pharaoh was so impressed with Joseph
  • God gave Joseph wisdom to help Egypt
  • Joseph became the second most important person in the whole country
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph felt?
  • What special job did Pharaoh give Joseph?
3Activity: Joseph's Royal Crown (8 min)
craft

Create a special crown to remember how God blessed Joseph

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use the BibleMouse printable crown template
  2. Color the crown with gold crayon
  3. Cut out the crown carefully
  4. Decorate with special designs
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-cut crown for younger children

Challenge: Add Egyptian-style decorations to the crown

4Closing (3 min)

Review Joseph's amazing story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special job did Joseph get?
  • Who helped Joseph be successful?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for having special plans for our lives

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Joseph started storing food for Egypt

💎 Memory Verse

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.”

— Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Crown Verse Dance - Children wear paper crowns and do a simple dance while repeating the memory verse

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joseph's promotion demonstrates God's faithfulness through difficult times

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language to explain complex concepts
  • Encourage imagination about Joseph's experience
  • Connect the lesson to child's own experiences of being helpful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may find it hard to understand big leadership concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about God's special plan for Joseph

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story of Joseph's promotion
  • Draw a picture of Joseph in his new royal role
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track about Joseph

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