Joseph and His Coat
TOPIC:
OPENING MUSIC:
Angela Zoltek will lead the opening music
The Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, you heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
STORY:
Genesis 37
Discussion Questions:
1. How many brothers did Joseph have? (11)
2. What was their father’s name? (Jacob)
3. His brothers were envious of Joseph, why? (Jacob gave him a colorful robe)
4. What did Joseph see that made his brothers very mad? (in dreams he saw them bowing to him)
5. What did his brothers want to do to Joseph? (kill him, sell him, etc.)
6. How well do you get along with your brothers or sisters? Do you ever get jealous? What do you do to make up?(Allow for answers.)
1. How many brothers did Joseph have? (11)
2. What was their father’s name? (Jacob)
3. His brothers were envious of Joseph, why? (Jacob gave him a colorful robe)
4. What did Joseph see that made his brothers very mad? (in dreams he saw them bowing to him)
5. What did his brothers want to do to Joseph? (kill him, sell him, etc.)
6. How well do you get along with your brothers or sisters? Do you ever get jealous? What do you do to make up?(Allow for answers.)
Joseph's Robe Craft:
MATERIALS:Joseph's Robe craft page CLICK HERE
Different color construction paperGlitter, Glue
Crayons or markers
PREPARATION:
Before class, print out copies of the Joseph's Robe craft page for each child.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:The children can color the areas outside the robe, like the face, feet, hands, and hair using crayons or markers. Next, help the children cut out strips of colored construction paper then glue the strips, alternating colors, onto the robe area. Then, help them decorate the hem with glitter.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:The children can color the areas outside the robe, like the face, feet, hands, and hair using crayons or markers. Next, help the children cut out strips of colored construction paper then glue the strips, alternating colors, onto the robe area. Then, help them decorate the hem with glitter.
WHAT YOU WILL SAY:Today we are going to make a robe, just like the one Joseph received from his father, Jacob. According to the Bible, Jacob loved his son so much that he gave him a very rich ornamental robe as a gift. Joseph felt so special whenever he wore his robe. Do you know that God loves us even more? He gave us a very special gift: Jesus.
Joseph Dreams (Game):
MATERIALS:
A large colorful shirt or old painted pillowcase with holes cut out for arms and head
PREPARATION:Before class find a large colorful shirt, or use fabric paint to make a colorful
WHAT YOU WILL DO:Gather the children around in a circle. Choose one to be Joseph and have him or her wear the colorful robe (shirt). “Joseph” will then get in the center of the circle of children. Have an older person get with Joseph in the center to help with instructions (if needed.) Explain to the kids they must do what Joseph says only when Joseph says "I dreamt that..." Otherwise, they are not to obey, like in the game "Simon Says."
Here are some examples of what "Joseph" can say.
I dreamt that...
1) Everyone should sit down
2) Everyone claps
3) Boys stick out their tongues
4) Girls raise their hands
5) Everyone skips with one foot
6) Everyone dances
7) Girls stomp their feet
8) Boys hop on one foot
9) Everyone runs in place
10) Everyone laughs out loud
11) Nobody stands on two feet
After calling out five or so commands, choose another child to become "Joseph." Repeat until everyone has a chance to be in the center, or continue play as time permits.
LORD'S PRAYER:
The children learn the Lord's prayer
CLOSING SONG
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