Joseph's Early Life
This man was Joseph's father.
Who is Jacob?
Who is Potiphar?
Joseph reassured his brothers with these two words: "Fear not." This helped replace their fear with this feeling.
What is peace?
Joseph's unjust suffering and later saving his people is similar to the life of this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
This special gift from his father caused Joseph's brothers to feel jealous.
What is a coat of many colors?
This false claim led to Joseph being thrown into prison.
What is Potiphar's wife accusing him?
This feeling can stay in our hearts if we choose not to forgive others.
What is anger?
Because of Jesus Christ, we can receive strength to do this even when it feels impossible.
What is forgive others?
Joseph had a special gift from God.
What are dreams and the ability to interpret them?
Joseph interpreted dreams for these two prisoners?
Who are the butler and the baker?
Forgiveness often requires this Christlike quality when healing takes time.
What is patience?
Joseph saved people from famine, while Jesus Christ saves us from this?
Instead of killing Joseph, his brothers chose to do this to him.
What is sell him into Egypt?
Even in prison, Joseph gained trust and responsibility because of this.
What is the Lord being with him?
Joseph taught that even harmful actions can be used by God for this greater purpose.
What is good?
Joseph nourished his family with bread, while Jesus nourishes us with this.
What is the Bread of Life/Gospel/hope/forgiveness/Resurrection?
This feeling can grow into harmful actions as seen in Joseph's brothers.
What is jealousy?
What creates jealous feelings?
What is the antidote to jealousy? How can we redirect those feelings? What feelings can they become instead?
This Christ-like quality helped Joseph remain faithful despite unfair treatment.
What is trust in God?
What are some ways you have demonstrated trust in God?
Why do you think God allows hard things to happen before something good comes from them?
What is that God is with us?
How can we recognize that?
Complete this phrase, "God meant it unto ____."
What is good?
How might believing God has good purposes change the way you handle something hard in your life?