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Family Devotions - Entries from February 2010
SunSundayFebFebruary21st2010
Feb 21 - God Delivers Joseph
God Delivers Joseph
Passage: Genesis 39-50
Principle: God is in control of every circumstance
Praise: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Hod did God help Joseph while he was in Egypt?
• Whose dreams did Joseph interpret?
• What position did Pharaoh give Joseph?
• Who came to Egypt to buy food?
• Did Joseph forgive his brothers?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God even when people do evil things
• By being faithful and obedient to God during difficult times
• By forgiving others
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 39-50
SunSundayFebFebruary14th2010
Feb 14 - God Preserves Joseph
God Preserves Joseph
Passage: Genesis 37
Principle: God cares for His people
Praise: “Rejoice in the Lord Always”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Which of his sons did Jacob love the most?
• What dream did Joseph have?
• Why were Joseph's brothers jealous and angry?
• What did Joseph's brothers do to him?
• How did God preserve Joseph?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By confessing anger and jealousy
• By trusting and honouring God even when he has problems with others
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 37
SunSundayFebFebruary7th2010
Feb 7 - Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob Wrestles with God
Passage: Genesis 32
Principle: God hears the prayers of those who believe in Him
Praise: “Our God is an Awesome God”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What did Jacob pray to God?
• Why did Jacob pray?
• How did God answer Jacob's prayer?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God instead of fearing man
• By confessing his need for God
• By relying on God's promises in prayer
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 32
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