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Joseph Reveals Who He Is

Joseph Saves His Family

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Joseph forgave his brothers

2

Recognize God's plan works even through difficult situations

3

Learn about showing kindness to family

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 45:5

“Now don't be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”

— Genesis 45:5 (WEB)

Shows God's bigger plan of protection and love

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Grain sack prop
  • Picture of Joseph and his brothers
  • Coloring page
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about brothers coming to Egypt for food

💭 Review Question: Who remembers why Joseph's brothers came to Egypt?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how Joseph told his brothers who he really was!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Joseph was very emotional when he saw his brothers
  • He wanted to help his family, not hurt them
  • God had a special plan for Joseph
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Joseph's brothers felt?
  • What would you do if someone hurt your feelings?
3Activity: Joseph's Big Reveal (8 min)
role-play

Act out Joseph telling his brothers who he is

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose someone to be Joseph
  2. Have other children be brothers
  3. Practice showing surprise and then happiness
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use puppets to act out the story

Challenge: Add more dialogue from the Scripture

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Joseph do when he saw his brothers?
  • How did God help Joseph?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for taking care of families

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Joseph forgave his brothers

💎 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: Memory Verse Dance: Create simple hand motions for each key word while singing

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Joseph's story shows how God can use difficult experiences for good

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle voices when discussing emotions
  • Encourage children to share their feelings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand forgiveness

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to show empathy and understanding

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color BibleMouse Joseph reunion worksheet
  • Make a 'forgiveness heart' craft
  • Sing a song about God's love from BibleMouse Song Collection

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