Lesson kit: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams

Lesson aim

Wisdom comes from God, and he can turn our story around at just the right time.

Key verse

“It is not in me; God is the one who will give Pharaoh a peaceful answer.” Genesis 41:16

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. Wisdom comes from God, and he can turn our story around at just the right time.

Discussion questions

1. What did the fat cows and the thin cows mean?
2. Who did Joseph say the answer came from?
3. How did Joseph help save the people from famine?

Summary for the teacher

Pharaoh had two strange dreams about cows and heads of grain, and no one could explain them. The cupbearer remembered Joseph, who was brought out of prison. Joseph said the answer came from God: there would be seven years of plenty and seven of famine. He suggested storing food, and Pharaoh made him governor of Egypt.