"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good... to save many people alive." (Genesis 50:20)

Quotes from the Lord's Word (quotes about God Meant It for Good)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept:  talking with children about Divine Providence

Family Talks:

"Joseph Grows Up" by Kathleen Orthwein

Projects and Activities:

Family Lesson:

 Talk: Joseph and His Brothers (PDF)
 Joseph's Second Dream (ages 3-6) (PDF)

Activities      


  Learning by Heart  (PDF)

Projects

 A Royal Necklace for Joseph (PDF) (ages 3-6)
 Joseph Forgives His Brothers Tri-fold (PDF) (ages 4-6)
 7 Years of Famine and 7 Years of Plenty (PDF)
 Stream of Providence Game (PDF)

Coloring Page

 Joseph Given Coat (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

Sunday School:  

 Sunday School Lesson 1.07: Joseph and His Brothers (Gen. 37) (PDF)

 Sunday School Lesson 2.06: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors (Gen. 37) (PDF)

 Sunday School Lesson 1.08: Joseph Helps Pharaoh and Egypt (Gen. 41) (PDF)

 Sunday School Lesson 1.09: Joseph Is Reunited with His Brothers (Gen. 45) (PDF)

 
Songs:
 Joseph's Coat by Lori Odhner (PDF)
 Twelve Brothers by Lori Odhner (PDF)

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