Overview Creation The Garden of Eden The First Sin Cain and Abel The Tower of Babel God's Promises to Abram Sarah is Promised a Child The Sacrifice of Isaac Hagar & Ishmael Isaac & Rebekah Esau & Jacob Jacob's Dream Jacob gets Two Wives Jacob Wrestles Joseph, his Colourful Coat, and his Dreams Joseph's Brothers Forgiven

Bible Texts:

Genesis 45:1-15

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Joseph’s Dreams," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.56

"Joseph and His Brothers,"  Spark Story Bible, p.48

"Joseph’s Dreams,” “The Jealous Brothers,” and “Joseph is Sold as a Slave,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.36-38

“Joseph’s Colorful Robe,” The Beginner's Bible, p. 71

“Joseph and His Wonderful Coat,” The Usborne Children's Bible, p. 24

“The Jealous Brothers,” and “Revenge!” The Lion Bible for Children p. 56-59

“Joseph and His Rainbow Coat,” A First Bible Story Book, p. 28

"The Forgiving Prince," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.76

 

Children's Story Resources

There’s a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag by James Howe and illustrated By David S. Rose

Two brothers try to outdo one another with the antics of their huge imaginary friends.

  

How these stories are connected: Jealousy can drive siblings to be mean to one another and to do terrible things. These two stories highlight the need to be kind to one another, particularly when we are closely related. 

 

Questions about There’s a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag:

     Why did Simon tell Alex he couldn't sleep in his own sleeping bag, sit in his own chair, or swing, seesaw, or slide?

    How do you think Alex felt? What did he do?

    What happened to Calvin and Dexter?

    What happened to Alex and Simon in the end?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did Joseph think about his brothers in the beginning of the story?

     Something happened that changed everything. What was it?

     Why did Joseph’s brothers put him in a pit and sell him?

     At the end of the story, how do you think Joseph likes his brothers?

     Do you think it will stay that way?

 

Questions about our lives:

    What things have people done to hurt you?

    Why do you think they do that?

    What can you do about that?

    Who can help you love them better?

 

Prayer

Dear God, help us be brave and strong. Help us to keep loving people, even when they hurt us. Amen.