Genesis 40 · Grade 2
The Cupbearer and the Baker
Read the Story
Joseph was in prison. Two of Pharaoh's servants were in prison too: the cupbearer, who served the king's drinks, and the baker, who made the king's food.
One night, both men had strange dreams. They were sad because nobody could tell them what the dreams meant. Joseph said that God knows what dreams mean, and asked them to tell him. God helped Joseph understand both dreams.
Joseph told the cupbearer that in three days he would get his job back. Joseph asked him to remember him and tell Pharaoh about him. Three days later, the cupbearer did get his job back. But he forgot all about Joseph.
Memory Verse
“They said to him, “We have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it.” Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Please tell it to me.””
Genesis 40:8 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
Who were the two men in prison with Joseph?
Why were the men sad?
Who did Joseph say knows what dreams mean?
He got his job backGodJosephWhat happened to the cupbearer in three days?
What did the cupbearer forget?
GodJosephHe got his job back
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 help someone even while you wait?
- When do people forget your kindness, and how can you respond?
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