Joseph Prepares for Hard Times

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Joseph before Pharaoh

Illustrations by Apryl Stott

Joseph was a prophet. He lived in Egypt. One night Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had a strange dream. He asked Joseph what the dream meant.

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child with empty bowl

God helped Joseph understand the dream. For seven years, people would have plenty of food. Then for seven years, they wouldn’t have enough. Joseph told Pharaoh.

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Joseph storing grain in Egypt

Joseph said they should save food now. Then they would be ready for hard times. Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of saving food. Joseph worked hard.

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Joseph handing out grain to people

When the seven years of famine came, the people had enough food to eat. They even had enough to share with others.

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family walking toward church

I can prepare now. With God’s help, I can get through hard times!