Ilumi Kids
Joseph and the Well of Dreams
Bible Story

Joseph and the Well of Dreams

Genesis 37—45

Project in classBig-screen mode for Sunday school: large text, full screen and slide clicker support.Lesson kitA 45-minute plan, questions and a printable sheet for Sunday school.Where it happened: DothanSee it on the Bible map and find other stories from the same place.

Story summary

Joseph was Jacob’s favorite son and was given a colorful robe. Out of jealousy, his brothers threw him into a pit and then sold him to traders headed for Egypt. There, God was with Joseph every step of the way, until he became governor and saved many lives from famine, including his own family’s.

Where it is in the Bible: Genesis 37—45

Lesson for kids

God turns sad situations into happy endings for those who trust him.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. What did the brothers do to Joseph?
  2. What did Joseph become in Egypt?
  3. How did God use what happened for good?

The full story: Joseph and the Well of Dreams

Part 1

Jacob had many sons, but he loved Joseph in a special way and gave him an amazing colorful robe. Joseph also had dreams where God showed him he would be a great leader.

His brothers became very jealous. One day, they grabbed Joseph and threw him into a dry well in the middle of the desert!

"Israel loved Joseph more than all his other sons... and made him a beautiful robe of many colors." — Genesis 37:3

Part 2

After that, they sold Joseph to traders who were going to Egypt. It seemed like everything was going wrong for Joseph, didn't it?

But God didn't abandon him! In Egypt, God took care of Joseph and made him a great governor who saved many lives. God turns sad things into happy endings!

"They sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver." — Genesis 37:28