Lesson kit: Joseph a Slave in Egypt

Lesson aim

Doing what is right sometimes costs a lot, but God never abandons those who are faithful to him.

Key verse

“The Lord was with Joseph, and he prospered.” Genesis 39:2

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. Doing what is right sometimes costs a lot, but God never abandons those who are faithful to him.

Discussion questions

1. Why did everything go well in Potiphar’s house?
2. What did Joseph do when he was tempted to do wrong?
3. Have you ever done the right thing even though it was hard?

Summary for the teacher

Sold as a slave, Joseph ended up in Potiphar’s house in Egypt. God blessed him, and everything went well. When Potiphar’s wife wanted him to do something wrong, Joseph said no and ran away. She lied, and Joseph was unfairly put in prison. Even in prison, God stayed with him.