Unit 1 • Beginnings
Trusting God through every season
From a pit to a palace, Joseph learned that God was with him—and that God’s good plan was bigger than the harm others intended.
Who Was Joseph?
Joseph was one of Jacob’s twelve sons. His brothers became jealous of him and sold him into slavery in Egypt. Joseph was later falsely accused and put in prison, yet the Lord remained with him. God gave Joseph wisdom to understand dreams, and Pharaoh placed him in authority over Egypt. During a severe famine, Joseph helped save many lives—including the family members who had harmed him.
Read Together
Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.
Joseph’s brothers became jealous, took his special coat, and sold him to travelers going to Egypt.
Joseph served faithfully and chose what was right. Even after a false accusation sent him to prison, God remained with him.
God helped Joseph explain Pharaoh’s dreams and prepare Egypt for a severe famine.
Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, forgave them, and invited the whole family to come where food was available.
Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.
Key Truth
The Story
Joseph’s brothers hated him, rejected him, and sold him. He was taken far from home to Egypt.
Joseph served with integrity. Even after a false accusation led to prison, God was with him and gave him favor.
God helped Joseph explain Pharaoh’s dreams. Joseph prepared Egypt for famine and became a trusted leader.
When his brothers came for food, Joseph chose forgiveness. He recognized that God had used his journey to preserve life.
What Can We Learn?
Joseph kept trusting God when his life changed suddenly and when he could not see what would happen next.
Joseph had power to punish his brothers, but he chose mercy and restored his family.
Joseph chose what was right even when no one seemed to be watching and even when doing right was costly.
God was at work through every chapter, using Joseph’s hard experiences to preserve many lives.
Memory Verse • KJV
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…”Genesis 50:20
The verse is shortened here for memorization. Read Genesis 50:20 in your Bible for the complete verse.
Think About It
Family Discussion
Take turns naming a time when God helped your family through something difficult.
Talk about the difference between forgiving someone and pretending a hurtful choice was acceptable.
Choose one way your family can act with integrity or offer forgiveness this week.
Activity
Fold a sheet of paper into four boxes. Draw one scene in each: the pit, Potiphar’s house, prison, and the palace. In every box write, “God was with Joseph.” Talk about how God’s presence did not depend on Joseph’s location.
You’ll need: paper and crayons or markers.
Watch the Story
Watch the story of Joseph from Genesis 37–50 together, then ask your child which part of Joseph’s journey stood out most.
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Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being with Joseph through every hard season. Help us trust You when we do not understand what is happening. Give us courage to do what is right, hearts that forgive, and faith to believe You are still at work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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