The story of Joseph interpreting dreams is an international Sunday school lesson. Twelve to fourteen year olds world wide need to recognize their own special abilities and worth and how these abilities can be used to help others.
Bible Reading:
Read the stories connected to Joseph interpreting dreams. The story of the baker is not so important as it is the cupbearer who brings Joseph to the attention of Pharaoh so if your class is short and you need to keep the bible reading short, then omit the baker’s dream/interpretation.
Genesis 40: 1-15 and 21 (cupbearer’s dream)
Genesis 40: 16-19 (baker’s dream)
Genesis 41: 1-40 (pharaoh’s dream)
Discussion:
Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams was a gift from God. Why is this story important to them? You are looking for using God’s gifts to help others.
What kind of things are gifts from God? If you have some kind of whiteboard, create a list as the students brainstorm the ideas at you.
Discussion:
What gifts do they think they have? Does anyone think that they have no gifts? Important to note that everyone has some gifts, but they may not be seen, or even apparent yet – for example, you don’t know that you are maestro at the piano if you’ve never pressed a key, or have a killer backhand if you’ve never picked up a tennis racket!
Activity:
Using the list of gifts that was brainstormed earlier, and some paper and supplies from the teacher, make written or drawn examples about how these could be used in the service of others.
Before the end of the class, talk about the connections you made between the gifts and being God’s instrument on earth.
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