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Story of Joseph

Genesis 37:36; 39:1-6

Joseph traveled with the slave tradersa long, long way. "Lord God," hewhispered in the hot sun. "I don't know what it will be like in Egypt. Imay have to carry stones so the Egyptians can build their pyramids. But Lord, I know wherever I am, Youwill be there. Please help me."

At night while he stared at the stars,Joseph prayed for his family. "I thinkI know why my brothers did whatthey did. I was acting too proud. I'msorry, Lord. Please take special care ofmy brother Benjamin. And pleasekeep father safe so that someday Imight see him again."

After many days of traveling, thecaravan arrived at a big city. Theysold Joseph at the slave market. WhenJoseph saw his new master, he knewGod was taking care of him.

The man who bought Joseph wascalled Potiphar. He was rich, butmore important, he was kind. Josephwould not have to haul bricks for thepyramids. Instead, he could work inPotiphar's house.

Joseph worked hard for Potiphar.He tried to find things which needed

to be done. Every time he did a job,Joseph wanted it done right, so Godwould be pleased.

At first Joseph kept the house clean.Then he watched over the work in thefields and made sure the meals werecooked right. Soon Potiphar putJoseph in charge of everything heowned. All Potiphar had to do wasdecide what he wanted for dinnerevery night!

Joseph grew from a boy into a manwhile working for Potiphar. Every jobhe did, he did well.-

One day Potiphar's wife looked outher window and thought, "Oh, that

Joseph is so handsome. My husband isgone on a trip for a few days. Maybe Ican get Joseph to go to bed with me."She told Joseph to come to her

bedroom.

When Joseph arrived, Potiphar'swife said, "Come to bed with me, Joseph. You are so good-looking andstrong. Come kiss me."

Joseph knew that many men wouldlike to do what Potiphar's wife was asking. But Joseph did not love her.Potiphar had trusted Joseph with somuch. God would not be pleased ifJoseph betrayed that trust.

Joseph shook his head no. "You arevery beautiful," he said, "but it wouldnot be right."

Potiphar's wife felt hurt that a slavewould say no to her. She tried to forcehim to kiss her. He pushed her off andran away. She tore Joseph's cloak away from him.

When Potiphar came home, hiswife showed him Joseph's cloak. Thenshe told a lie, "Joseph attacked me!And you thought you could trust him.Ha! What kind of horrible man didyou bring into our home?"

Potiphar believed his wife. Hecalled the guards. He told them to putJoseph into prison. "And throw awaythe key!" he yelled as they draggedJoseph away.

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