OT 24B Joseph Forgives His Brothers Part 2

Reference: Genesis 42-45

Story Summary: 
     As a ruler in Egypt, Joseph decided to test his brothers to see if they had changed. First, he put their brother Simeon in prison until the brothers brought Benjamin back to him. Then, he took the money they used to buy grain and hid it in their sacks. When the brothers left for home, they found the money in their bags. They felt afraid because now it looked like they had stolen that money!
     Back at home, Jacob would not let the brothers bring Benjamin back to Egypt. But Judah promised to keep him safe and Jacob changed his mind. When Joseph saw his Benjamin, he had to leave the room and cry. He shared a feast with the brothers and sent them off again. This time, he hid his special silver cup in Benjamin’s bag of grain.
     When the cup was found in Benjamin’s bag, Joseph said he would make him a slave. But Judah offered to take Benjamin’s place, to save his brother and to keep his promise to his father. When Joseph saw this, he knew his brothers had changed. He told them who he was and hugged them all. The brothers were afraid at first because of what they'd done to Joseph. But Joseph said that God had meant it all for good.

Big Idea and Motions: Even when things look bad, God has a good plan.
Look - point to your eyes
Bad - two thumbs down
God - point up
Good - two thumbs up
Plan - pretend to write on our palm like a paper

Verse / Motions: Genesis 50:20, ESV -  As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good...
You - point to another person
Evil - use your fingers to give yourself “horns”
Me - point to yourself
God - point up
Good - two thumbs up

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week
Why did Joseph test his brothers? // To see if they had changed
What did Joseph do with the brothers’ money? // Hid it in their bags of grain
How did the brothers feel when they found money in their grain bags? // Scared, worried
At first, would Jacob let them take Benjamin back to Egypt? // No
What promise did Judah make to his father Jacob? // To keep Benjamin safe
What did the brothers bring to Joseph when they went back to Egypt? // Presents
When Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, what did he do? // Ran out of the room and cried
What did Joseph hide in Benjamin’s sack? // His special silver cup
What did Joseph say he was going to do to Benjamin because he stole the cup? // Make him a slave
What brother offered to take Benjamin’s place? // Judah
When Joseph told the brothers who he was, how did they feel at first? // Afraid

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