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Genesis 42 · Grade 2

The Brothers Come for Food

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Read the Story

There was no food in Canaan. Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt. He sent ten of his sons to buy some. He kept the youngest, Benjamin, at home.

The brothers came to Joseph and bowed down to him. Joseph knew them right away, but they did not know him! Joseph acted tough. He said, You are spies! They said they were honest men.

Joseph told them to bring their youngest brother. He kept Simeon in prison until they came back. The brothers said to each other that this was happening because of what they did to Joseph. They were sorry.

Memory Verse

“Joseph recognized his brothers, but they didn’t recognize him.”

Genesis 42:8 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Why did the brothers go to Egypt?

    SpiesTo buy grain (food)Simeon

  2. Which brother stayed home?

    To buy grain (food)NoBenjamin

  3. Did the brothers know who Joseph was?

    BenjaminNoSimeon

  4. What did Joseph call them?

    SimeonSpiesBenjamin

  5. Who was kept in prison?

    NoBenjaminSimeon

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

YBWOSFJOSERSWGHOAOGOEBFRVOPYTBSABAUDPHKPMGOITTEOIIPLWNLRSELNOLVISGSYMEGGFYJHSBVLA
  • BROTHERS
  • FAMILY
  • GRAIN
  • EGYPT
  • SPIES
  • FOOD
  • BAG
  • BOW

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When do you feel bad about a wrong you did?
  • How can you make things right after you hurt someone?

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