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In Your Dreams: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Joseph SCRIPTURE: Genesis DECORATING THEME: Nightime AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) As the sun sets and you nod off to sleep, an entire nighttime world awakens. Along with our dreams and slumber, the night can also mean shadows and unfamiliar sounds. Who makes us feel safe when the world is dark and scary? In this four-week series based on the life of Joseph, we'll learn about how God watches over us and l oves everyone the same. No matter what we go through, God will make things right , which is why we can obey God above anyone else. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God loves everyone the same. (Joseph's Dreams: Genesis 37:1-28; Psalm 145:8-9) God watches over us. (Joseph's Life in Egypt: Genesis 39:17-41:40; Psalm 85:8-13) God will make things right. (Joseph Reunites with His Family: Genesis 42:1-8; 45; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8) We can obey God above anyone else. (Life in Egypt After Joseph: Genesis 50:22 - Exodus 1; Psalm 138) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids hear how Joseph's big dreams got him into trouble. Have you ever had a big dream-one that was exciting, confusing, or even a little strange? This week, Joseph had big dreams from God that showed he would be a leader one day. But when he shared them, his brothers got jealous and angry. Even when others don't treat us fairly, God loves everyone the same. This week, kids hear about Joseph's life in Egypt as a slave, a prisoner, and finally, a ruler. Sometimes life feels like a bad dream where nothing goes right. This week, Joseph was taken far from home, thrown in jail, and forgotten-but through it all, God was with him, even in the darkest moments. God helped Joseph understand dreams and gave him a new purpose. No matter what we go through, God watches over us. This week, kids hear how Joseph reunited with his brothers and showed them kindness. When people hurt us, it can feel like the whole story has gone wrong. This week, Joseph had a chance to get even with his brothers-but instead, he forgave them and helped his family. Even though it was a hard journey, Joseph saw that God was working for good. No matter what happens, God will make things right. This week, kids hear about the Israelites' lives in Egypt after Joseph died. Joseph's story came to an end, but God's people still had a long journey ahead. This week, a new king in Egypt treated the Israelites badly and tried to stop them from growing. But even in hard times, they kept trusting and honoring God first. When we're not sure what to do, we can obey God above anyone else. MEMORY VERSE: "By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me." - Psalm 42:8a (NIV)

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