2nd Grade Bible & Scripture — Old Testament Adventures — From Noah to David
Students will learn the story of Joseph and understand that God can use difficult times for His good purposes.
Joseph was one of Jacob's twelve sons, and he was his father's favorite. Jacob gave Joseph a beautiful coat of many colors. Joseph's brothers were very jealous of him.
One day, Joseph's brothers threw him into a pit and then sold him to traders going to Egypt. Joseph became a slave and was even put in prison for something he didn't do! But Joseph never stopped trusting God.
In prison, God gave Joseph the ability to understand dreams. When Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had a troubling dream, Joseph explained it — seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh was so impressed that he made Joseph the second most powerful man in Egypt!
When the famine came, Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt to buy food. They didn't recognize Joseph, but he recognized them. Joseph forgave his brothers and said, 'You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.' Joseph's family was saved because God had a plan all along.
Make a comic strip showing four scenes from Joseph's life: 1) Getting his colorful coat, 2) Being thrown in the pit, 3) Helping Pharaoh, 4) Forgiving his brothers.