Joseph and Potiphar for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, bought him. "The LORD was with Joseph," and Potiphar made him overseer over his house. When his master's wife asked him day by day to do wrong, Joseph refused and said, "how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" She blamed him, and his master put him into the prison; "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy," and the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners into Joseph's hand.
Read it: Genesis 39:1–23
Memory verseGenesis 39:9
Big ideasSay no to sin · God is with us · Serve faithfully
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of Joseph and Potiphar in the Bible?
You can read it in Genesis 39:1–23.
What is the story of Joseph and Potiphar about?
Joseph was brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, bought him. "The LORD was with Joseph," and Potiphar made him overseer over his house. When his master's wife asked him day by day to do wrong, Joseph refused and said, "how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" She blamed him, and his master put him into the prison; "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy," and the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners into Joseph's hand.
What can kids learn from Joseph and Potiphar?
Big ideas to teach: Say no to sin, God is with us, Serve faithfully.