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Dream Big: The Story of Joseph and His Dreams

Lesson Introduction

Hook: Dream Interpretation Activity

Imagine you just woke up from a dream where you’re flying over your school, sharing ice cream with all your friends! What do you think it means?

Today, we are going to dive into the fascinating world of dreams and explore a famous story from the Bible - the story of Joseph and his dreams. Before we begin, let’s start by interpreting the meaning of some dreams!

Setup the Activity

1. Dream Sharing:

   • Find a partner and share a dream you’ve had before. It could be a happy dream or a funny one!
   • Take turns explaining your dream and how it made you feel.

2. Group Discussion:

   • Back in our main group, we’ll talk about some common themes and feelings people have in their dreams. Why do you think we dream at all?

Transition into Joseph’s Story

Now that we’ve warmed up our thinking caps, let’s look into the life of Joseph, who had some pretty amazing dreams! But these weren’t just any dreams—they were special messages about his future.

What’s Coming Up?

Today, we’ll:

• Read the story of Joseph and explore his dreams.
• Discuss what those dreams meant for him and his family.
• Think about how you can relate your own dreams to your future!

Are you ready to dream big? Let’s jump right into the world of Joseph and his dreams!