Bible Stories: Christ is Hidden in Egypt

   

This story is called "Day 218: Christ is Hidden in Egypt" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: Precious Gifts for Jesus

   

This story is called "Day 217: Precious Gifts for Jesus" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: The Terrible Days of Egypt

 

This story is called "Day 45: The Terrible Days of Egypt" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: Moses is Sent to Egypt

 

This story is called "Day 42: Moses is Sent to Egypt" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: God Appears in a Burning Bush

 

This story is called "Day 41: God Appears in a Burning Bush" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: Moses is Saved from Death

 

This story is called "Day 39: Moses is Saved from Death" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: Egypt Punishes Israel

 

This story is called "Day 38: Egypt Punishes Israel" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

Bible Stories: Israel Moves to Egypt

 

This story is called "Day 35: Israel Moves to Egypt" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

 

Bible Stories: Jacob's Food Runs Out

 

This story is called "Day 33: Jacob's Food Runs Out" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

 

Bible Stories: Jacob's Sons Visit Joseph (part two)

 

This story is called "Day 32: Jacob's Sons Visit Joseph (part two)" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

 

Bible Stories: Jacob's Sons Visit Joseph (part one)

 

This story is called "Day 31: Jacob's Sons Visit Joseph" from 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories by Daniel Partner.

 

July 26: God's People Grow

After reviewing the last 4 weeks, read "part 5" of The Big Picture Story Bible. I started out by giving each child a coloring page of Joseph. I explained that the this story begins when his dad, Jacob, gave him a coat of many colors. I encouraged the kids to color the picture while I listed several reasons Joseph's brothers hated him, before beginning the story.

After reading, we discussed what happened.

What did Joseph's brothers do to him? Why? Was Joseph alone in Egypt? Who was with him?

How did God take care of Joseph? Why do you think God made Joseph a helper to the Egyptians?

When Joseph's brothers came for food, how did he respond?

What parts of God's promise to Abraham can we see in this story?

If Joseph had chosen to be spiteful to his brothers and turn away their request, God's promise to Abraham could have ended right there. He would've had his revenge on his brothers, but would have (unknowingly) lost God's blessing for the family to become great. God's people kept growing!

Do you think Egypt will be the promised land for Abraham's family?