Family Conversation Starter
We want to help you start a conversation with your kids today about what we learned in church. Every week, you can find an overview of what we learned and discussion questions here. On the way home from church or around the table this week, use these questions to start a conversation together as a family.
In this week’s Bible story from Genesis 42–50 after years of pain, betrayal, waiting, and uncertainty, Joseph came face to face with his brothers—the same ones who sold him into slavery. Instead of getting revenge, Joseph forgave them. He said, “You meant to harm me, but God meant it for good.” Kids learned, “I am designed for a purpose — I can look back.” Even when life doesn’t make sense in the moment, God is always at work. Looking back helps us see how He’s been shaping our purpose all along. Joseph was able to look back and see how God worked through everything that happened in his life—the good and the bad—and he was willing to forgive his brothers. When life is tough, kids can look back and remember the amazing ways God has worked and trust that nothing surprises God.
“Can you think of something that didn’t make sense at the time, but now you understand better?”
“What does that show you about how God works in our lives?”