Foothill Kids May 2022

BIBLE LESSONS OVERVIEW

May 1

Jacob Wrestles with God

Genesis 32:1-36:43

• Jacob was afraid to meet his brother Esau
• Jacob prayed to God for help
• Jacob wrestled with God, seeing his need for God’s blessing then God changed Jacob’s name to Israel

May 8

God Preserves Joseph

Genesis 37:1-36

• Jacob loved Joseph more than his brothers
• Joseph had a dream that he would rule over his brother but Joseph’s brothers were jealous and angry and sold him as a slave
• God’s plan is always good

May 15

God Delivers Joseph

Genesis 39:1-50:26

• God was with Joseph in Egypt and helped Joseph understand special dreams
• Pharaoh made Joseph a ruler in Egypt then Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy food
• Joseph forgave his brothers

May 22

God Prepares to Deliver Israel

Exodus 1:1-2:25

• God made Jacob’s family a great people
• Pharaoh made the Israelites slaves and killed the baby boys
• God protected Moses and prepared him to be Israel’s leader
• God heard Israel’s groaning and was ready to help them