Lesson 11: Gen. 37-41

March 7-13
Genesis 37-41
"The Lord was with Joseph"

Materials: trials cards (printed and cut out), "You know better than I" video (link below), "After the storm" video (link below)
Opening Song: "I need thee every hour" (Hymns, 98)
Opening Prayer:

Attention Activity: Show the video from Joseph King of Dreams "You know better than I" (3:50) 

Lesson:

What are some of the bad things that happened to Joseph? [Joseph was betrayed and sold into slavery by his brothers; he worked as a slave in Potiphar's house; he was harassed by Potiphar's wife and cast into prison for a crime he didn't commit.) Joseph had run into some pretty bad luck. Regardless of all his misfortune, he kept making good choices, sticking to his values, and always trying to make the best of his bad situation. 

Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers, by Ted Henninger

Read Gen. 39:21. Even though Joseph had everything taken from him physically, the Lord never left him. The Lord has promised us in the scriptures that he will be with us during the hard times in our lives. 

Activity: TRIALS scriptures card

Directions: Print and cut out the cards below. Lay the cards scripture side down and have your family members take turns reading each scripture. 

Christ has promised to help us in times of trials. He asks us to put our burdens on him and sends the Holy Ghost to comfort us. Sometimes our trials can feel too big for us to handle. Part of mortality is learning to endure through seemingly unfathomable pain and suffering. 

Watch the video "After the storm" from this weeks lesson in the Come Follow Me for Individuals and Families. (5:12) What stuck out to you in the video? Have you ever felt the love of the Lord when you were having a hard time? What gives you hope when you are struggling?

Bear your testimony of how the Lord has helped you during a difficult time. 

Closing Song: "A Child's Prayer" (Children's Songbook, 12)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Apricot Oat Bars recipe here