Day 1 – THE STORY
Joseph was one of Jacob’s many sons. Jacob, his father, loved Joseph and gave Joseph a colorful coat. This made Joseph’s other brothers jealous. Then Joseph had some dreams God gave him about how God would make him great among his brothers. When he told his brothers, they became so mad they planned to kill him. They lowered him into a pit; but just as they were about to leave him, some Egyptians rode by. The brothers decided to sell Joseph to the Egyptians as a slave. Joseph headed to Egypt and became a slave in a wealthy man’s house named Potiphar. Joseph could have been sad and mad, but instead he was faithful to God in every situation. You are going to investigate how Joseph was an example of all the great things God can do to someone who believes in Him.
Read Genesis 39:1-4
Potiphar did not believe in God, but did he notice why Joseph was successful?
What did Potiphar give Joseph?
B & B BIGGER & Better
When you read the story of Joseph, it’s easy to get mad because Joseph did nothing wrong but still ends up in a land far away. If you read more about the story, you will see that Joseph does nothing wrong again and gets thrown into prison for two years! Joseph is not the only person that is punished for being innocent.
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
Jesus did nothing wrong on earth. He lived a life without sin but was punished for everyone’s sin, including yours on the cross.
Day 2 – THE WITNESSES
Joseph became the highest person, besides Potiphar, in Potiphar’s house. Potiphar was extremely wealthy so he probably had many servants to choose from. But he saw how Joseph always stuck with God throughout his life.
Read Genesis 39:2
Who was with Joseph? Who made Joseph successful?
Do you know that God is with you no matter the circumstance?
How can you show those around you, who don’t know God, how great He is? Think about what this can look like at school, with your friends, or even on your sports teams.
Day 3 – THE SOURCE
Joseph was far from home and living with people who didn’t believe the same things he believed. He looked different and acted different, but he didn’t change. He was faithful and God showed others the awesome things that He can do.
Read Isaiah 41:10
The same God who was with Joseph is with you! What does this verse say that God will do for you? Memorize this verse today.
Day 4 – THE MOTIVE
Read Matthew 5:16
What does this verse ask you to do?
How can you show those around you what God can do? Think about how you can do this with your words, your actions, and how you treat others.
Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Is there someone you know who doesn’t know God? Have you ever thought about asking that person to come and hang out with you and your friends at your house or at a fun church event? Why not tell them about Jesus? Remember to let your light shine!
