Review of Joseph’s Life (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Genesis 37

What is Jacob’s new name?
What kind of garment did Israel make for his son?
Describe Joseph. What do we know about him? [17 years old; beautiful coat; Dad loves him more than his other brothers; tattle-tale; dreamer, braggart]
What angered Joseph's brothers?
Do you know someone like Joseph?
There are three nasty behaviors listed in the first four verses of Gen. 37. Name them. [tattling, favoritism, and envy]
What's a tattle-tale?
Have you ever been a tattle-tale?
Do you like tattle-tales?
Who played favorites? Why?
Do you play favorites?
How do you feel when others have favorites and you're not it?
What is envy?· Why were Joseph's brothers envious?
Have you ever been envious?
What did Joseph dream about? (Gen. 37:5-11)
Why did his brothers get upset over Joseph telling them about the dream?
Why do you think he told his brothers the dream?
Do you think Joseph was taunting his brothers or was he innocently sharing his dream?· Would you have told your family about the dream?
Did Joseph need some humility?· Why did the dream upset Jacob?
What were the consequences of Joseph sharing this dream?
Why did Joseph's brothers throw him in a pit?
Why did they want to harm him?
What is revenge?
Is revenge ever right?
Who stopped them from killing Joseph?
What happens when anger, envy, and revenge get out of hand?
What happened to Joseph after he was thrown in the pit?
Would you ever do anything like that to your brother or sister?
Does it sound like Joseph's life might qualify for one of those reality television shows?
What did Joseph's brothers do to his coat?
What did the brothers tell their father?
How did Jacob react to the news about Joseph?
Why did they lie about Joseph?

Review of Joseph's Life (Discussion Questions)