Joseph and his brothers in egypt

Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, but he remained faithful to God. Eventually, he became an important leader in Egypt. When Joseph's brothers appeared to buy food, Joseph could have mistreated them, but he didn't. These Joseph and His Family activities are about the kindness Joseph showed to his brothers.

Looking for free lesson plans to teach in your Sunday school? This lesson teaches the story of Joseph to kids, illustrating God's faithfulness and Joseph's obedience and trust in God. Free templates included!

Genesis 44:18 Then Judah approached him, and said, “Oh my lord, may your servant please speak a word in my lord’s ear, and do not be angry with your servant; for you are equal to Pharao…

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Jacob’s family was hungry because of a famine. He sent his sons to Egypt to buy food. Joseph had become a great leader in Egypt. Joseph challenged his brothers and learned they had changed.

#137 The banqueting-of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt Genesis 43.31-33 After that he washed his face and went out, now in control of himself, and he said: “Serve the meal.” 32 They served him by himself and them by themselves, and the Egyptians with him ate by themselves, for the Egyptians could not eat a meal with the Hebrews, because that is a detestable thing to the Egyptians.33 The brothers were seated before him, ......

Earlier we saw how Joseph suffered at the hands of his brothers, then rose to great power. Now the purpose of that rise is beginning to reveal as we witness the execution of God’s grand plan. Ultimately this story is one of compassion and forgiveness. Events that on the surface seem horrific, in the end are to be a purposeful part of God’s plan, achievable only through God’s immense control over mankind’s destiny.