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Joseph smiling, wearing a colorful special coat, standing among a group of jealous, frowning young men with dark hair. Simple desert farmland in the background
Joseph smiled as he wore the special coat from his father, Jacob. His brothers grumbled, jealous of the love Joseph received. One brother whispered, “Why does Joseph get all the attention?” Joseph tried to share his dream, but his brothers grew angrier. “One day, you’ll bow to me,” Joseph said kindly, not knowing it would upset them more. The brothers began to plot against him.
Joseph looking scared and sad, his special colorful coat taken away. Two angry young men with dark hair stand beside him. A group of traders with camels waits in the background.
One day, Joseph’s brothers grabbed him and took off his coat. “Let’s sell him to those travelers!” said one brother. Joseph cried out, “Please, don’t do this!” But the brothers gave him to traders going to Egypt. Joseph felt scared and alone, but remembered God was with him. The traders led Joseph away while the brothers watched.
Joseph, now dressed in fine Egyptian robes, stands beside Pharaoh, an older man with a golden headdress and a calm expression. Large storehouses of grain are visible behind them.
Joseph worked hard in Egypt, even as a servant. Because he was honest and wise, Pharaoh made him a governor. “You are wise and trustworthy,” Pharaoh told Joseph. Joseph helped save food for everyone during a big famine. He remembered his family and wondered if he would ever see them again. Joseph always prayed and trusted God’s plan.
Joseph smiling gently, embracing two surprised and relieved young men with dark hair. Egyptian columns and baskets of food in the background.
Years later, Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt for food. They didn’t recognize Joseph at first. “Do you remember me?” Joseph asked, smiling gently. The brothers were scared, but Joseph said, “I forgive you.” Everyone hugged, happy to be a family again. Joseph’s kindness showed the power of forgiveness and love.