Boing, Boing! Hey kids! Over here! It s me, Joey Jackrabbit, and I m here to teach you how to hop as high as you can for God. This is going to be an exciting year as we learn about Joseph and how he obeyed and glorified God no matter what! Each of these Bible verses will help you hop another level higher! Let s see who can hop the highest and memorize the most verses this year! 1
Hopping High Philippians 3:13b... forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Always G Always G Who was Joseph s father? How many sons did Jacob have? How do we hop high as Christians? 2
Hopping Happily Nehemiah 8:10b...the joy of the LORD is your strength. Psalm 51:12a Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation... Because of God s B In Spite of Others B Who was Jacob s favorite son? What did Jacob give to Joseph? Did Joseph s brothers like Joseph s coat? Why should we hop happily? 3
Hopping Hurriedly Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Galatians 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Be P Be P What was Joseph s first dream about? What was Joseph s second dream about? How did Joseph s brothers react to his dreams? How can we not hurry God? 4
Hopping through Hatefulness Deuteronomy 1:21b...as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. Isaiah 41:10a Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God... Isaiah 41:10b... I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Don t Be D Don t Be D What did Jacob want Joseph to do? What did Joseph s brothers say when he was coming? What did they want to do to him? Who didn t want to kill Joseph? What did they do to Joseph when he was there? What did they decide to do to him when he was in the pit? What did they do to his coat? What two lessons should we remember when others treat us wrongly? 5
Hopping Helplessly Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. John 12:26a If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be... John 12:26b... if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Joseph S God S Where did the traders take Joseph? Who bought Joseph as a slave? What did Joseph do when he felt helpless? What did God do when Joseph served? 6
Hopping Holy Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation. 1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Say N to sin Say N to sin Whose wife tempted Joseph? What did she want him to do? What did Joseph do? What did Potiphar s wife tell him? What did Joseph say to sin? 7
Hopping Helpfully Psalm 78:7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments. Psalm 43:5a Why art thou cast down, O my soul?...hope in God... Psalm 43:5b... for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Always H Always H Where did Potiphar put Joseph? What did Joseph do in prison? What should we do like Joseph? 8
Hopping Healthily 2 Thessalonians 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him... Revelation 4:11a Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power... Revelation 4:11b... for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Joseph G God Joseph G to others Who was thrown into prison after Joseph? Who put them there? Who asked Joseph about his dream first? What did he dream about? What was the interpretation of his dream? Who asked Joseph about his dream after the butler? 9
Hopping Heartlessly Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ s sake hath forgiven you. Mark 12:31...Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself... The butler was R The baker was R Who wanted to know about his dream after the butler? What did the baker dream about? What was the interpretation of the baker s dream? What happened to the butler and baker? How long did the butler forget about Joseph? 10
Hopping Heroically Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. He T to others about God He T others about God Why did the butler remember Joseph? Who was Joseph called before? What was Pharaoh s dream? What was the interpretation of Pharaoh s dream? What did Joseph suggest to do? What did Pharaoh do to Joseph after he interpreted the dream? What did Joseph do for others? 11
Hopping through Harvest Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. God F God was F How many years of plenty did the Egyptians have? What was Joseph promoted to? What was Joseph s plan for Egypt? What did God do for Joseph? 12
Hopping Hungrily Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Luke 10:37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Joseph s brothers came to H Joseph s brothers came for H Who came to Egypt for food? Did Joseph recognize them? What did Joseph do? Why did his brothers come? 13
Hopping Hidden 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. His brothers R His brothers R What did Joseph do to his brothers? What did his brothers do? What should we do when we have sinned? 14
Hopping Horribly Deuteronomy 1:21...fear not, neither be discouraged. Hebrews 10:36a For ye have need of patience... Jacob was D Jacob was D Which brother did not go with the others to Egypt? What was Jacob doing while Joseph had been gone? What did the brothers have to do when the food ran out? Who did they need to take? 15
Hopping Heartily Proverbs 18:24a A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly... Proverbs 18:24a... and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Joseph and Benjamin were B Joseph and Benjamin were F Who did the brothers bring the second time to Egypt? What did Joseph do when he saw Benjamin? What were Joseph and Benjamin? 16
Hopping Hesitantly Matthew 5:42a Give to him that asketh thee... Matthew 5:44a...Love your enemies, bless them that curse you... Joseph G to those who took from him Joseph B those who cursed him Where did Joseph bring his brothers the first time they came? Where did Joseph bring his brothers the second time they came? What did Joseph do to those who took from him? What did Joseph do to those who cursed him? Who taught later in the Bible that we should do that? What did Joseph do with his golden cup? 17
Hopping with Honor Exodus 20:15 Thou shalt not steal. Exodus 20:15 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Joseph s brothers would not S Joseph s brothers would not L What did Joseph do with his special cup? What would the brothers not do? Whose bag was the cup in? What did Judah say when they wanted to take Benjamin? 18
Hopping Honestly Luke 8:15b... in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. 2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. Joseph was S to traders Joseph T the truth When he brought his brothers back what did Joseph do? What did Joseph do when he told them who he was? Why was Joseph in Egypt? What did Joseph do that we should always do as well? 19
Hopping through Hardness 1Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Always Have H Always Have H What did Joseph want his family to do? What did his brothers tell Jacob when they got back? Where did Joseph s family move? What did Joseph always have through the hard times? 20
Hopping through Healing Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Always F Never F Who did Joseph take Jacob to see? Was Jacob afraid to see Pharaoh? What did Jacob do to Pharoah? Did Joseph forgive his brothers? 21
Hopping with Habits Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. God s W God s W What was Joseph s habit? What did Joseph have when he ruled Egypt? Where did he get it from? Where can we get wisdom? 22
Hopping with Hope 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth... James 4:6... Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Jacob blessed the L head God blesses the H heart Who did Joseph bring to Jacob to see? What were Joseph s sons names? Who did Jacob bless? Who does God bless? 23
Hopping through Hurt Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Joseph lost his E father Joseph never lost his H father Who died? Was Joseph sad? Who did Joseph lose? Who would Joseph never lost? If you re saved, who is your heavenly Father? 24
Hopping Humbly Genesis 50:19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? Genesis 50:20a But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good... Genesis 50:20b...to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Joseph s brothers W him Joseph s God R him What did Joseph s brothers think he would do after Jacob died? Why were the brothers afraid? What did Joseph say when his brothers came to him afraid? Why did Joseph forgive his brothers? 25
Hopping Home Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Joseph was H Joseph was H Joseph was H Who died in our story? What do we remember about Joseph? Why was Joseph honored? 26