GraceSheetKidsJoseph
Joseph had every reason to hold a grudge — his own brothers sold him into slavery out of jealousy. But years later, after rising to become one of the most powerful men in Egypt, Joseph chose forgiveness instead — and it ended up saving his whole family from famine.
Big idea: What others mean for evil, God can turn into good.
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- The Colorful Coat. Joseph's father gives him a special coat, and his brothers grow jealous.
- Sold into Slavery. Joseph's brothers sell him, but God is with him even in Egypt.
- Interpreting Dreams. God gives Joseph the ability to understand dreams, which brings him before Pharaoh.
- Forgiving His Brothers. Years later, Joseph forgives his brothers and saves his family from famine.
Where to Find Joseph in the Bible
- Genesis — his story, chapters 37–50
Where This Is in the Bible
Where this is in the Bible: Genesis (OT #1 of 39) — out of all 66 books.
Character Traits to Teach
Forgiving · Hardworking · Trusted God through hard times
Key Verses About Joseph
- Genesis 50:20 — Joseph's words of forgiveness to his brothers: what they meant for evil, God meant for good. Make a Genesis 50:20 worksheet →
Teaching Ideas by Age
- Make a colorful-coat craft using strips of construction paper.
- Retell the story and pause to ask, 'How do you think Joseph felt?' at each step.
- Talk about a time forgiving someone was hard, like it was for Joseph.