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Genesis 39 · Grade 4

Running from Temptation

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Joseph's life had been turned upside down, but four times this chapter says the Lord was with him. God's presence did not mean everything was easy. It meant God was working in every situation, from Potiphar's house to a prison cell.

Joseph faced strong temptation from Potiphar's wife day after day. He understood that sin is first of all against God. When she would not stop, he ran. In the New Testament, 2 Timothy 2:22 tells us to flee from youthful lusts. Sometimes the wisest thing to do is to get away from temptation.

Doing right cost Joseph his job and his freedom. He was punished for something he did not do. But God was still with him, and Joseph kept serving faithfully. 1 Peter 2:20 says that when we suffer for doing good and endure it, this is pleasing to God.

Show What You Know

  1. Does God's presence mean life will be easy?

  2. Who did Joseph understand sin is against, first of all?

  3. What did Joseph do when temptation would not stop?

  4. What does 1 Peter 2:20 say about suffering for doing good?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodgoodwithJoseph
  1. He understood that sin is first of all against .
  2. Doing right cost his job and his freedom.
  3. But God was still him, and Joseph kept serving faithfully.
  4. 1 Peter 2:20 says that when we suffer for doing and endure it, this is pleasing to God.

Think About It

  1. What are some ways you can run from temptation?

  2. Joseph kept serving faithfully even when life was unfair. How can you keep doing right when things feel unfair?

Memory Verse

No one is greater in this house than I am, and he has not kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”

Genesis 39:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you do to get away from a tempting situation?
  • How can you do your best work when no one notices?

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