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Arrow Class: Genesis 39:11 We learned that Potiphar’s wife was trying to distract Joseph from his job! One day he went inside the house and all the other servants were outside! He was the only servant who was inside! Today let’s read Genesis 39:11 and open your door then have your Tiny Arrow go outside and tell them they are outside! Then have them hop inside the house and tell them they are inside! Then have them jump outside again and say all the servants were outside, and when they hop inside say Joseph was the only servant who was inside! One day he went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside. Genesis 39:11 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:10 Joseph was staying focused on what he was suppose to be doing, even though Potiphar’s wife kept on asking for him to spend time with him! Today let’s read Genesis 39:10 and play a focus game! Grab something small for your Tiny Arrow to focus on and move it around in front of them, encouraging them to keep their eyes focused on it! Then try to distract them by adding another object to your other hand or wiggle or move your fingers in your other hand to represent Potiphar’s wife trying to distract Joseph! And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her. Genesis 39:10 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:9 Joseph was responsible for everything in his masters house, but he was not responsible for his masters wife! She was under her husbands care! Today let’s read Genesis 39:9 and grab a doll to represent Potiphar’s wife. Explain that your Tiny Arrow will represent Joseph and the doll Potiphar’s wife, then go around a room and point to different things. After you point to something say that Joseph was responsible for such and such, but not Potiphar’s wife; then go around pointing out a few different things and showing them the doll of what Joseph was not responsible for. “No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:7-8 Joseph was handsome and blessed! His masters wife wanted to spend time with Joseph, but Joseph knew that is was not what he was suppose to do! He was in charge and he needed to do things right! He needed to focus on what he was suppose to do. Today let’s read Genesis 39:7-8 and talk about responsibility, you can even make it fun by playing something like shopkeepers where they are the owner of the store. Not only should they make sure that they are taking care of everything in the store, but focusing on what they are suppose to do! For example they can help you “pack up” groceries, making sure they are doing their best and focusing! and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he refused. “With me in charge,” he told her, “my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care.” Genesis 39:7-8 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:7 Joesph was prosperous in all he did and he was well-built and handsome! Today let’s read Genesis 39:7 and color Joseph in the coloring page! Now Joesph was well-built and handsome, Genesis 39:7 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Joseph.pdf Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:6 Joseph was in charge of everything his master Potiphar had! Potiphar only had to worry about the food he ate! Today let’s read Genesis 39:6 and talk to your Tiny Arrows about chores! Ask them if they had no chores, like putting away their toys or helping around the house, if all they had to do was worry about what they wanted for breakfast, lunch and dinner, what would they choose? What would they want for breakfast, lunch and dinner then grab a piece of paper and help them to write it down like a menu and draw pictures of the food! So Potiphar left everything he had in Jospeh’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Genesis 39:6 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:5 Because Joseph was in charge of everything Potiphar had, everything was blessed! Today let’s read Genesis 39:5 and circle everything that the Lord would have blessed! From the time he put him in the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. Genesis 39:5 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Blessed.pdf Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:4 Joseph had success in everything he did because the Lord was with him! So his master Potiphar put him in charge of everything! Today let’s read Genesis 39:4 and talk to your Tiny Arrow if they were to be in charge of doing everything in your house, what they would have to do! Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. Genesis 39:4 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Joseph-and-Potiphar.pdf Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:2-4 Even though Joseph was a slave and did not want to be sold, God was with him! God helped Joseph to prosper in his new home so much that his master favored him! Today let’s read Genesis 39:2-4 and talk with your Tiny Arrows about the ways Joseph could have been successful in his new home! Maybe if Joseph helped with planting and harvesting there was a lot more good healthy plants! Maybe if Joseph repaired things around the house they were better than new! Then tell your Tiny Arrow a time that the Lord was with you! The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Genesis 39:2-4 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39:1 In the last chapter we talked about Judah and his family, and now we are going to go back to Joesph and what happened to him when he was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelites! He had been sold as a slave to a man named Potiphar! Today let’s read Genesis 39:1 and color the coloring page! Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. Genesis 39:1 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Joseph-and-Potiphar.pdf Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 39 IntrWe finished Genesis 38, o and now we are starting Genesis 39! In preparation for the lessons to come, let’s read all of Genesis 39 to your Tiny Arrows! Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38 Recap We have finished Genesis 38! Today we are going to reread the chapter and remember everything we did and learned! Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:30 Perez came out first, then his brother, who had the scarlet cord, came out second! His name was Zerah! Zerah means scarlet or brightness! Today let’s read Genesis 38:30 and ask your Tiny Arrow if they could be named after a color, which color would they choose! Then his brother, who had the scarlet thread on his wrist, came out. And he was named Zerah. Genesis 38:30 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:29b The first baby was named Perez! Perez means breaking out! Today let’s read Genesis 38:29 and ask your Tiny Arrow why they named him Perez. Because even though his brother stuck his hand out first, his whole body came out first! Then demonstrate with the blanket! Have you Tiny Arrow under the cover then have him burst out from under it! He is breaking out! And he was named Perez. Genesis 38:29b Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:29 The first baby’s hand came out first and he had a piece of string around his wrist, but then he put his hand back inside and his brother came out! The midwife said that he broke out! Today let’s read Genesis 38:29 and grab blanket and string from yesterdays lesson. Repeat having your Tiny Arrow stick their hand out of the blanket and loosely tie string around their wrist, then have them pull their hand back in and, if needed, help them take the string out and pull back the blanket! Explain that the baby who came out first did not have the thread around their wrist! Just like they do not have it on them now! But when he drew back his hand, his brother came out, and she said, “So this is how you have broken out!” Genesis 38:29 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:28 Tamar had twin boys! When Tamar was giving birth the midwife was ready and had a scarlet thread to tie around the first baby so that they knew who came out first! The first baby put their hand out and the midwife tied the thread around their wrist! Today let’s read Genesis 38:28 and grab a piece of string and have your Tiny Arrow hide their arm under a blanket. Have them reach their hand out from under the blanket and tie a piece of string around their wrist! Just like the midwife did! As she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it on his wrist and said, “This one came out first.” Genesis 38:28 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:27 It was time for Tamar to give birth and she knew she was going to have twins! There were two boys! Today let’s read Genesis 38:27 and grab 4 small markers. Two that will represent girls and 2 that will represent boys! Show them the three possible combinations of twins that Tamar could have had using the markers. Two girls, and girl and a boy and two boys! When the time came for her to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb. Genesis 38:27 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:26 Tamar had asked Judah if he recognized the seal and cord and staff and he did! They were his! Judah was no longer mad at Tamar and was not going to punish her. Today let’s read Genesis 38:26 and color the coloring page. Judah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I wouldn’t give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not sleep with her again. Genesis 38:26 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Judah-and-Tamar_whose-are-these.pdf Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:25 Tamar was going to be punished because she was pregnant. Before she could be punished she wanted to tell her father-in-law Judah who the father of her baby was. She had someone bring him the seal and cord and staff and asked Judah if he recognized them. Today let’s read Genesis 38:25 and grab a few of your Tiny Arrows toys/things and ask them if they recognize who they belong to! As she was being brought out, she sent a message to her father-in-law. “I am pregnant by the man who owns these,” she said. And she added, “See if your recognize whose seal and cord and staff these are.” Genesis 38:25 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:24 Three months after Judah had seen Tamar in disguise, Judah was told that she was going to have a baby! Judah was not happy! He wanted her punished! Today let’s read Genesis 38:24 and ask your Tiny Arrows what was the punishment Judah wanted for Tamar. He said he wanted her burned to death! Oh my! About three months later Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar is guilty of prostitution, and as a result she is now pregnant.” Judah said, “Bring her out and have her burned to death!” Genesis 38:24 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:23 We learned that Tamar and Judah traded, but the thing that Judah wanted to trade with never got to Tamar. Tamar was suppose to get a young goat, but she only got Judah’s staff, seal and cord. Instead of trying to find Tamar, Judah decided to let Tamar keep what she had and he would keep the goat. Today let’s read Genesis 38:23 grab two small items. Point to the first item and explain that Judah wanted to give Tamar one thing, but he didn’t have it with him when he wanted to trade so he gave her the second thing. Then point to the second thing and explain that Tamar never got the first thing, but she only kept the second. Then Judah said, “Let her keep what she had, or we will become a laughingstock. After all, I did send her this young goat, but you didn’t find her.” Genesis 38:23 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:21-22 Judah’s friend asked the people around the area where Tamar had gone, but they didn’t know! They had not seen her before! Today let’s read Genesis 38:21-23 and talk to your Tiny Arrow about solving mysteries! Judah’s friend asked questions and most importantly asked where she had gone. Then give your Tiny Arrow a mystery to solve! This could be a misplaced toy or a misplaced snack. Have them ask you questions like where it might have gone so they can solve the mystery! He asked the men who lived there, “Where is the shrine prostitute who was beside the road at Enaim?” “There hasn’t been any shrine prostitute here,” they said. So he went back to Judah and said, “I didn’t find her. Besides, the men who lived there said, “There hasn’t been any shrine prostitute here.” Genesis 38:21-22 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:20 Judah promised Tamar a young goat, but when his friend went to deliver it, she was not in the same place! Today let’s read Genesis 38:20 and grab something, like a snack for your Tiny Arrow to give to you. Have it placed in another room, and ask them to go and get it, and bring it back to you. Then, when they leave, go to another room. When they come to find you explain that Judah wanted to give Tamar what she asked for, but she wasn’t in the same place when his friend went to deliver it. Meanwhile Judah sent the young goat by his friend the Adullamite in order to get his pledge back from the woman; but he did not find her. Genesis 38:20 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:19 Tamar left to go back home and took off her disguise. Her face had been hidden and she dressed in different clothes, but now when she was home she changed back into her old clothes! Today let’s read Genesis 38:19 and send your Tiny Arrow on a mission. Have them change clothes and or put on a veil or mask, then go do something. Then go back to their room and change back! After she left, she took off her veil and put on her widow’s clothes again. Genesis 38:19 Arrowclass.com

Arrow Class Genesis 38:18 Judah wanted to trade with Tamar, but he didn’t have his goat with him, so Tamar said he needed to give her something in the mean time. She wanted his seal and its cord and the staff in his hand! Today let’s read Genesis 38:18 and find the seal, cord and staff on the coloring page from the previous lesson! “Your seal and its cord, and the staff in your hand,” she answered. So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him. Genesis 38:18 Coloring page link: https://arrowclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Judah-and-Tamar.pdf Arrowclass.com