Big Idea: God forgives me, so I can forgive others.
Bible Basis: Genesis 37, 43-45
Key Verse: Forgive one another (wipe hands together as if brushing dirt off) just as God (point up) forgave (brush hands together again) you (point toward children) because of what Christ has done (stretch arms out like a cross). Ephesians 4:32 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?
If you were Joseph, what would you have said to your brothers when they came to get food in Egypt many years later? Would you have forgiven them?
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CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Jesus, Sometimes it’s really hard to forgive. Please help me forgive others when they hurt me. Thank you for forgiving me when I do bad things. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read the account of Joseph in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.
Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).
Read the account of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 37, 43-45 with your child.
Do some of the additional activities above!
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