Joseph's Thankfulness Lesson 3 of "A Thankful Heart Series"

A Thankful Heart Series
Josephs Thankfulness - Lesson 3
Warm up: Say: Select a child to be Joseph. Put a colorful coat on them and have them either stand up or come up front. Give 11 children a separate note that says these things: Dreamer! Do you have another dream to tell us! Wake up! Give me your coat! Your dads pet! How does it feel to stay at home with father while we work! What good are your dreams now going to do for you now? You stay home and take care of the baby. We dont want you for our brother. Lets get rid of him! We can put him in this well. Each child will walk by one at a time and say what is on their note to Joseph. Read the Memory Verse: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107: 1 Teacher Scripture Reading: Genesis 37
Dr. Jeanne McIntosh October 2011 All rights reserved.
Object Lesson: Have Joseph stay up front and share with the group how it made him feel when all these things were said to him by his friends. Write his answers on the board. You may need to give him some prompts. Ask Joseph to take off his colorful coat and offer it to anyone who would enjoy wearing it only if they were willing to be treated like he was. Be sure they understand this as the condition. Say: Joseph was treated much worse by his own brothers, yet he never failed to give God thanks by the actions he showed toward those who treated him mean. God was good to Joseph through all this. Let us say the verse all together, again. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107: 1 Bible Sermon Based on Genesis 37
Joseph lived in a land far away across the seas. It was considered the land of Canaan which is near Egypt. Jacob lived here with his father, many older brothers, and one younger brother. They all worked on their land taking care of animals. The family lived all together and worked hard to take care of the land and animals. It is wonderful to have a family that all work together. This makes God happy to see families working together and getting along with each other. In big or small families, we learn how to treat each other and respect their privacy. The sad thing in this particular story is that - Josephs family did not get along very well. Father Israel had given a special coat to only one of his sons, and that made all the brothers angry and jealous. Jealousy is a large monster that will rob of us peace and joy. It will destroy relationships. The brothers hated Joseph for this. They did not speak kind to him and were very mean to him. Joseph was thankful that GOD was watching over him. He loved his father and his brothers and wanted no harm to come to them. One day Joseph had a dream. Sometimes, God gives us a dream for a reason. Many times we may dream weird dreams because of some TV show we watched
or from eating too late and then going to bed. Sometimes, if you are worried about something, you may dream about it. In Josephs dream, his brothers bundles bowed down to him. He also dreamed the sun, moon and eleven stars bowed to him. Joseph got up the next morning and went to find his brothers telling them his. This only made them hate him even more. When he told his father the dream, his father reprimanded him for telling such a thing. Have you ever received something nice and then bragged about it to your friends? Maybe, Joseph should not have bragged about his dream to all his brothers making them mad. What do you think? One day, his brothers whet far away to take care of the flocks. His father, Jacob, told Joseph to go see how they were doing. When his brother saw him coming, they decided to harm him. Here comes that dreamer, they said. Let us get rid of him. We will tell father that a wild beast hurt him. Reuben, one of the brothers tried to stop them. He said, Lets put him in this well instead. They took his nice colorful coat from him, and put Joseph down the deep well. Can you imagine how frightened Joseph must have been especially being treated by his own brothers like this? All his cries for help were ignored. While Reuben was away doing something else, the brother saw some Ishmaelites coming along the trail and sold their brother to them. When Reuben returned, he was heartbroken. What have you done with Joseph, he cried? He was very concerned knowing how their father would take this terrible news. The brother decided to kill an animal and put some of its blood on the coat. They took the coat to their father and allowed him to believe that an animal had killed him. It is wrong to make someone believe something that is not true that is a lie. One of the Ten Commandments tell us, You are not to tell a lie! Jacob, their father mourned for many days when he was told this news. He was a very sad man after that. He cried and cried. How sad! In the meantime, the men took Joseph down to Egypt and he was sold to a man named Potipher who was a Captain.
Even through all these bad things had happened to Joseph, he could still praise God. Of course, he did not understand at the time why God allowed this to happen to him, but we cannot see all of Gods plans. God allowed Joseph to go to a good home to live and work. Josephs trust was in God through all this and he showed a good attitude. It is important when things do not go the way that we want them to, that we are thankful for God anyhow. Gods Word says we are to be thankful in ALL things.
Josephs Thankfulness Treasures from the Word

SMALL GROUP LESSON AND ACTIVITES
Teaching the Memory Verse: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107: 1 Teacher: Worksheets are provided for extra activity. You can do these together, allow the kids to do alone, or let them work with a partner. Some children will need help with spelling words. You may want to write some suggestions on the board for them. Use your own discretion on how much help to give them. 1. Distribute bibles for kids if they can read. Open bibles together helping them find the correct page number. 2. Read the memory verse together. 3. Ask if anyone would like to share what is means to be thankful? 4. Ask them for some things they are thankful for. Write these on the board.
5. (Try to refrain from reading, but simply talk to the kids.) Say: God is good. He has provided many good things for us. He created the world and provided lovely flowers, trees, and bushes; He gave us the sun for light and the moon for night. God gave us our pets and he takes care of us every day. He provides for us shelter and gives us food to eat. God is very good! We should thank God for all his provisions. He is pleased when we praise Him for these things. God gave His Son, Jesus to die on a cross for our sins. He took our place so that we can be forgiven for our sins when we confess them and ask him to forgive us. He is a good God. Pray together. 6. Pass our worksheet one at a time. Do these together. Write the answer on the board for young children. Help them as needed according to their ages and ability.
Memory Verse: Psalm 107: 1
Word Bank: Joseph, bundles, well, Reuben, brothers, dreams, sad _______________ dreamed some ______________. He told his _________________ his dreams. He dreamed that his brothers ___________________ bowed down to his bundles. His brothers put Joseph in a deep ____________. They sold him to some men. His brother, ___________ was very upset when he found this out. They dipped his coat in animal blood and showed their father who was very _______________. Draw a picture of Josephs coat.
JOSEPHS COAT Think of something about the story today that begin with the first letter of each line below and write it on the lines provided. J___________________________________________ O ___________________________________________ S ___________________________________________ E ____________________________________________ P ____________________________________________ H____________________________________________ S ____________________________________________
C _____________________________________________ O______________________________________________ A ______________________________________________ T ______________________________________________
Josephs Thankfulness - Circle the Best Answer

1. Josephs father made him a: Cake meal coat kite
2. Josephs brother were very: Happy sad angry tearful
3. Joseph dreamed that his brothers _______ bowed to him: Legs knees Dreams bundles
4. Josephs brothers put him down in a deep _________? Well cage pool tent
5. The _________ him to some Ishmaelites? Showed beat sold talked with
6. Josephs father was very ______ when he saw the coat ? Happy gloomy mad sad
Sequence Cards
Color and Cut out and pasting in correct order on a cardstock color paper. Joseph dreamed some dreams. Josephs father gave him a beautiful coat.
Josephs father was very sad when he saw the coat.
Josephs brother put him in a deep well.
Picture from Google search color picture of Joseph using different colors.
Fold into a book and cut across top line in order to open the book. Kids draw a sequence of pictures of the story of Joseph today.
Josephs Thankfulness
Josephs Skit
JOSEPH THE DREAMER IS GIVEN A SPECIAL COAT Cast: Jamie and Tammy are teens (dressed in long colorful skirts, white blouses, and solid color scarves over their hair, and brown sandals). Joseph is a teenager (wears long robe with tie around waist and band around his head, and brown sandals). Jacob is an adult (robe, tie around waist, white hair, and sandals). Introduction: Tammy and Jamie are arguing over a yellow scarf. Jamie thinks she would look best in it. Jamie shares her Hebrew lesson with her sister about Joseph and his dreams and the special coat that his father gave to him. Joseph display pride in his coat, and boastfully tell his brothers about his unique dream. Props: Pillow, blanket, colorful coat, yellow scarf, book, chair for Jacob and Jamie.
Scene 1: Jamie and Tammy enter arguing Jamie: Give it to me! Taaaaaamy! Tammy: Mom gave it to me. It doesnt belong to you. Jamie: But suits me better and its the color that I wear all the time. You dont look so cool in that color. The yellow is too bright. Your skin looks like that new mustard mom bought the other day. Tammy: Ill think about it; besides, hadnt you better study your Hebrew for class tomorrow? Jamie: Well..I guess I should. Will you think about giving me the scarf? Tammy: Well see. What words do you have this week? Jamie: Its actually a lesson about Joseph. Tammy: What about him? Jamie: He was given a coat of many colors and.he was stingy and would not share it with his brothers. Tammy: What is that supposed to mean? Jamie: Nothing. Tammy: I havent heard that story in a long time. Tell it to me. Jamie: Will you give me the yellow scarf? Tammy: Maybe. Jamie: Ok.. Listen to this! (Picks up book as if reading)
Scene 2 Joseph and his father Joseph: Nothing looks familiar around here. Where is my father? Does he know that his sons are sitting idle and have left the herds attending alone? I know my father will not be happy with their behavior. Jacob: Joseph, is that you? (Sitting in a chair) Joseph: Yes my father. It is I. Where are my brothers? Jacob: I was hoping that you could tell me their whereabouts. Why is it they cannot seem to be about taking care of the animals rather than all their chatter? Why must they be so neglectful? Dr. Jeanne McIntosh October 2011 All rights reserved.
Joseph: I will check on them father. Jacob: Just like a good boy. I knew I could count on you. You go tell them I need them to come back this evening. I want to talk with all of you. I am getting old and will not live long. Oh, I do miss your mother so much. I have been so lonely since she left me. Joseph: I know father. I never knew her, but you have been a father and mother to me. Jacob: Here Joseph, I have been making this for some time now, and do not want to delay giving it to you. (Hands him a coat of multiple colors) Joseph: Father, you shouldnt have. It is beautiful! I will treasure it for years to come. It will keep me warm. (Puts coat on) I think this looks good on me. Thank you, father. Jacob: Your brothers have given me nothing but trouble since the day we settled here. I wish..(Puts head in his hands and shakes his head) Joseph: Father, Id better go and check on my brothers. (Exits - rubbing his coat and examining it proudly).
Scene 3: Jamie shares the story with Tammy Jamie: Here is what is says: Joseph was born in Haran to a man named Jacob. When he was just a young child, his father was rather old, but he loved him just the same. His mothers name was Rachel, and Joseph was told many stories of how much his father loved her. He thought that was why he was his fathers favorite child. Joseph had many who were much older than he was, and therefore they were not the best of friends. One day, his father called him into his tent and said he had something to give to me. Joseph was shocked to be presented a beautiful coat that his father had made himself. It had so many vibrate colors that dazzled his eyes. He was speechless and hugged his father tightly. From that day on, Joseph wore that beautiful coat wherever he went. Tammy: I bet that made the brothers mad at Joseph. I would not like it if you got something that Mom and dad would not give to me. Jamie: I think Joseph sounds a little goody two shoe. Tammy: I wouldnt share it either if it was my coat. I dont like to share my things I wear. Jamie: You promised me that yellow scarf! I know it would look so good on me. (Holds up a mirror viewing as she places the scarf to her face). Tammy: Well see. (Takes the scarf back)
Jamie: As time went on, Joseph noticed his brothers treated him mean. They would say unkind things to him and laugh at his beautiful coat of many colors. It made him feel kind of sad inside, but he wore it anyway. They were not going to make him give it up, just because they were jealous. Listen to this..Joseph had some strange dreams.
SCENE 4 Joseph Has A Strange Dream (Joseph enters and lies down with a pillow and blanket) Jamie: Many times Joseph would walk out in the fields and lie on the ground watching the stars at night. The moon shone brightly in the sky and the cool breeze felt so good on his skin after a long hot day from working in the fields. One evening as he was lying in the cool grass, he fell asleep. While he was sleeping, he had the strangest dream that he had ever had. (Brothers enter and bow to him then exit) He dreamed that his brothers were bowing down to him. That was weird, he thought, what could it mean? Joseph: (sits up) Where am I? This place sure looks strange. Did I have a dream? (Rubs his head) What is this thing? (Pulls at his clothes) Where is my new coat? Did my brothers take it while I was sleeping? I better go find out. (Jumps up and exits) Wait until I tell them all about my cool dream. Jamie: When he told them his dream, they really got mad at him. Tammy: Wow! What did they do? Id sock my brothers in the nose. Jamie: You wouldnt dare! It was pretty bad what they did. Tammy: Tell me! Jamie: It is terrible! Tammy: What is terrible? Jamie: (Puts book down) It troubles me to read what they did to him. Maybe I can tomorrow. Tammy: Promise me? Ill give you the yellow scarf. Jamie: Yes, I will later if you give me the scarf. It suits me better anyhow. Tammy: Its a deal! Jamie: A deal! (Both exit) Kidzministry.net Jeanne McIntosh 2010 All rights reserved.
NOTE: See The Thankful Series Overview for ideas for music, snacks, and crafts. http://www.scribd.com/doc/64022418/A-Thankful-Heart-KidzWorship-PREVIEW-of-Series

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