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Genesis 43 · Preschool

A Big Feast

Name Date

Color the bread, the cups and the brothers. Joseph gave them a big feast!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Bring the men into the house, and butcher an animal, and prepare; for the men will dine with me at noon.”

Genesis 43:16 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Ask: What is your favorite food to share? Say: Joseph was kind to his brothers.

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Genesis 43 · Kindergarten

Joseph's Feast

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

FEAST
BREAD
KIND
SHARE
Take your brother also, get up, and return to the man.

Genesis 43:13 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

BREAD
CUP
BROTHERS
LOVE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw your favorite part of today’s story.

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 share a meal with a friend?
  • What can you do to be a good guest?

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Genesis 43 · Grade 1

Benjamin Comes

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

JUDAH
BENJAMIN
FEAST
PRAY
The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.

Genesis 43:17 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

Judah made a promise
Benjamin came along
A big feast
Joseph cried with love

Put the Story in Order

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

When they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said to them, Go again, buy us a little more food.

Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his brother

When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, Bring the men into the house

The men took that present

Draw your favorite part of today’s story.

Memory Verse

“The man did as Joseph commanded, and the man brought the men to Joseph’s house.”

Genesis 43:17 (WEB)

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 share a meal with a friend?
  • What can you do to be a good guest?
  • How can you trust God when you are worried?

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Genesis 43 · Grade 2

A Feast with Joseph

Name Date

Read the Story

The family's food ran out again. Jacob told them to go back to Egypt and buy more food. But they had to bring Benjamin. Judah promised to keep him safe. Jacob prayed and let Benjamin go.

In Egypt, Joseph saw Benjamin, his little brother. Joseph's heart was full of love. He went into another room and cried. Then he washed his face and came back.

Joseph had a big feast for his brothers. He gave Benjamin five times as much food as the others! The brothers ate and enjoyed themselves. They still did not know the ruler was Joseph.

Memory Verse

May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 43:14 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who had to go to Egypt with the brothers this time?

    A big feastBenjaminJudah

  2. Who promised to keep Benjamin safe?

    JudahA big feastBenjamin

  3. What did Joseph do when he saw Benjamin?

  4. What did Joseph give his brothers?

    JudahBenjaminA big feast

  5. How much food did Benjamin get?

Word Search

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

YUWASVJGFOJLSHAREVBROTHERSHAFEASTAOUJRAPLOVEUWCKINDPBGKUBREADANTPUJJUDAHYHYLBJTYJ
  • BROTHERS
  • FEAST
  • BREAD
  • SHARE
  • JUDAH
  • KIND
  • LOVE
  • CUP

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 take responsibility for a younger child?
  • When do you need to be brave for your family?

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Genesis 43 · Grade 3

Judah Takes Responsibility

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Read the Story

The famine was severe. When the grain was gone, Jacob told his sons to go buy more. Judah reminded him that the man would not see them without Benjamin. Judah said, Send the boy with me. He promised to be responsible for him and to bear the blame forever if he did not bring him back.

Jacob finally agreed. He sent gifts, double the money, and Benjamin. Jacob prayed, May God Almighty give you mercy before the man. In Egypt, Joseph's steward brought them to Joseph's house. The brothers were afraid, but the steward said, Peace be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. He brought Simeon out to them.

When Joseph saw Benjamin, he asked, Is this your youngest brother? and blessed him. Joseph was deeply moved and went to his room to weep. He washed his face, controlled himself, and said, Serve the meal. The brothers were seated in order of their ages, and they were amazed. Benjamin's portion was five times larger than the others'.

Memory Verse

May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 43:14 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did Judah promise his father?

  2. What did Jacob pray?

  3. What did the steward say about their money?

  4. Why were the brothers amazed at the meal?

  5. How did Joseph treat Benjamin at the meal?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4

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 take responsibility for a younger child?
  • When do you need to be brave for your family?

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Genesis 43 · Grade 4

A Changed Brother

Name Date

Read and Think

Years before, Judah had suggested selling Joseph. Now he stepped forward to protect Benjamin. He offered to take the blame himself if anything went wrong. God was changing Judah's heart.

Jacob also had to let go. He had held tightly to Benjamin, but now he had to trust God Almighty. Sometimes faith means placing what we love most in God's hands.

Joseph's tears show his tender love. The feast was a test too. Would the brothers be jealous when Benjamin received five times more? This time, they enjoyed the meal together. The old jealousy seemed to be fading.

Show What You Know

  1. How had Judah changed?

  2. What did Jacob have to learn?

  3. What was the feast testing?

  4. What happened at the feast?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodJudahBenjaminfeastbrothers
  1. Years before, had suggested selling Joseph.
  2. Now he stepped forward to protect .
  3. He had held tightly to Benjamin, but now he had to trust Almighty.
  4. The was a test too.
  5. Would the be jealous when Benjamin received five times more?

Think About It

  1. What is something you need to place in God's hands?

  2. Judah took responsibility. Why is it important to take responsibility rather than blame others?

Memory Verse

May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 43:14 (WEB)

Copy It

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 stand up for someone weaker than you?
  • How can you trust God with an outcome you cannot control?

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Genesis 43 · Grade 5

A Pledge and a Feast

Name Date

Read and Think

As the famine deepens, the brothers face an impossible choice: starve, or bring Benjamin to Egypt. Reuben's earlier offer (42:37) had been rash. Now Judah offers something better: I'll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. Judah, who once sold a brother for silver, now offers himself as surety for a brother. This prepares for his greater act of self-sacrifice in Genesis 44.

Jacob relents with a prayer of surrender: May God Almighty give you mercy before the man. He added, If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. He sends gifts and double money, seeking to make things right. At Joseph's house the brothers expect punishment, but instead they hear words of peace: Peace be to you. Don't be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you treasure. Grace surprises them.

Joseph's composure breaks when he sees his mother's son Benjamin, and he weeps in private. At the meal the brothers are seated in birth order, to their astonishment, and Benjamin receives five portions. Joseph is testing whether envy of a favored son still rules them. This time they drank, and were merry with him. The scene anticipates the gospel feast: a hidden lord who knows his brothers fully, receives them graciously, and prepares a table before them (Psalm 23:5).

Show What You Know

  1. How did Judah's offer differ from his past?

  2. What did Jacob's prayer show?

  3. What surprising words did the brothers hear at Joseph's house?

  4. Why did Joseph give Benjamin five portions?

  5. How does the feast picture the gospel?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

JudahGodBenjaminbrothers
  1. As the famine deepens, the face an impossible choice: starve, or bring Benjamin to Egypt.
  2. , who once sold a brother for silver, now offers himself as surety for a brother.
  3. Jacob relents with a prayer of surrender: May Almighty give you mercy before the man.
  4. At the meal the brothers are seated in birth order, to their astonishment, and receives five portions.

Think About It

  1. Judah offered himself for his brother. How have Christians seen this as a picture of Jesus?

  2. The brothers expected punishment but received peace. How is that like God's grace to us?

Memory Verse

May God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release to you your other brother and Benjamin. If I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Genesis 43:14 (WEB)

Copy It

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 stand up for someone weaker than you?
  • How can you trust God with an outcome you cannot control?
  • How can you show mercy to people who wronged you?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.