Dear Parents,
These last 3 months in the book of Genesis has been an adventure.
It has become my favorite book of the Bible for it's foundational truths. It is
truly the only source to go to for answers about why we are here.
I hope that you have jumped into Genesis with your family as we
have studied it in CC and SS. We just skimmed over the book highlighting the
most important parts that help us understand the Big Picture of God's story
(History); how and why we are here, what happened that effected God's orginal purpose
for us (sin), God's hatred and wrath towards sin, and through Abraham's family
we see God's plan to rescue us and restore His orginal purpose because of His
love for us. In Genesis, we get glimpses of God's plan to save us; even
portraits of Jesus' sacrifice. But the first book of the Bible is also full of
adventure, romance, drama, deceit, murder, dreams, fighting, miracles, family
problems, joys, and love. It is a great read, better than any fictional novel.
The best part, because God's Word is alive, you can learn new things each time
you read. So jump into this very important and foundational book with your
children. A love for God, His Word and a love for learning should be what we
are seeking for each of us and our children.
This Sunday, Dec. 2, we will dive into Exodus to watch God
continue His rescue plan.
In CC on Nov. 25, we again reviewed what we have learned in
Genesis, focusing on Joseph’s life.
Wanting to continue grasping the 7 Cs of History, we drew pictures of Corruption
(when sin entered the world). Check out your child’s drawing on the Corruption bulletin board.
In SS on Nov 25, The Gospel Project for Kids continued the
two-part story looking at a Joseph, a son of Jacob. Joseph had come to a
position of power in Egypt, and there was a famine throughout the world. Joseph
had plenty of food, and people came to him for it. When Joseph’s brothers
arrived for food, Joseph recognized them and tested them to see if their hearts
had changed.
Joseph determined that God had used the evil intent of his
brothers to bring about His glory and Joseph’s good. Joseph revealed his
identity to his brothers, and Jacob and his family moved from Israel to Egypt.
Joseph recognized that though his brothers intended evil, God
planned his circumstances for good to establish a remnant of God’s people
(Genesis 45:7). Likewise, although those who crucified Jesus intended evil,
God’s plan for the sacrifice of His Son was for the good of all people. Through
Jesus’ death on the cross, God again saved a remnant of people.
Just in case
the “Family Journal Page” didn't make it home:
Bible Passage: Genesis
42:1-46:34, 50:15-21
Big Picture
Question: Why did God send Joseph to Egypt? God sent
Joseph to Egypt to establish a remnant.
Key passage: “Look,
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will bring you back to
this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised
you.” Genesis 28:15
Christ
Connection: Joseph recognized that though his brothers intended
evil, God planned his circumstances for good- to establish a remnant of God’s
people. Likewise, though those who crucified Jesus intended it for evil, God’s
plan for the sacrifice of his Son was for the good of all people. Through
Jesus’ death on the cross, God again saved a remnant of people.
Family task: Ask each
family member to draw a good dream they remember. Talk about whether they think
those dreams will come true. Recall the dreams God gave Joseph that did come
true because they were sent from God.
Next
week's lesson: Exodus 1:8–2:10, 23-25; 3:1–4:20
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