Genesis 39 · Grade 3
Faithful in Every Place
Read the Story
Joseph was taken to Egypt and bought by Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh's guard. The Lord was with Joseph, and he prospered. Potiphar saw that the Lord made everything Joseph did succeed, so he put Joseph in charge of his whole household. The Lord blessed Potiphar's house because of Joseph.
Potiphar's wife tried to tempt Joseph to sin with her. Joseph refused. He said his master trusted him with everything. He asked, How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? She kept asking day after day, but he would not listen. One day she grabbed his garment, and he left it in her hand and ran outside.
She used the garment to lie about Joseph. Potiphar was angry and put Joseph in the prison where the king's prisoners were kept. But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love. The keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners, and the Lord made whatever he did succeed.
Memory Verse
“But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
Genesis 39:21 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Who was Potiphar?
Why did Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his household?
What reason did Joseph give for refusing to sin?
How did Joseph escape temptation?
How did God show kindness to Joseph in prison?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you work hard when no one is watching?
- When do you need to run away from temptation?
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