Joseph in Egypt Word Search Printable

Need an educational activity that aligns with your Christian values? Look no further! The “Joseph in Egypt Word Search Printable” is perfect for getting kids to engage with one of the most prominent characters in the Bible. 

Bible Story Summary

Joseph's story begins with him being his father Jacob's favorite son. This caused a lot of jealousy among his eleven brothers. 

Joseph had dreams that suggested he would rule over them and that didn’t sit well with his brothers at all. When their father gave Joseph a colorful coat, they grew envious. 

The brothers came up with a plan to get rid of him. First, they threw Joseph into a pit and then they sold him to Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. The traders took Joseph to Egypt where he was sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. 

Despite his hardships, Joseph's ability to interpret dreams eventually led him to Pharaoh. When Joseph predicted a severe famine and proposed a plan to store surplus grain, he was appointed as Egypt's governor. 

When the famine struck, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, but they didn’t realize they had come face-to-face with Joseph. Through a series of emotional encounters, Joseph finally revealed his identity. 

However, rather than seeking revenge, he forgave his brothers. In the end, Joseph's family moved to Egypt and were reunited again.

How to Use the Joseph in Egypt Word Search

It’s simple to weave this Joseph word search into your daily activities. Here's some ways you can make the most of it:

In the Class

1. Start with a Story Recap: Begin with a brief recap of Joseph's story. Ask the students questions and have discussions about the story. Then give out the word searches.
2. Hand Out the Printable: Distribute the word searches to the students. Explain that the words they’ll find are significant to the story.
3. Discussion: Once the word search is completed, discuss each word and its relevance to Joseph's journey. 

At Home

1. Family Devotional Time: Incorporate the word search into your family devotionals. Read Joseph's story aloud and then let your kids find the words.
2. Quiet Time Activity: It's also excellent for quiet time activities. It keeps kids engaged and learning while giving you a little time to yourself.
3. Rewards System: You can use the word search as part of a rewards system for chores or good behavior if your kids are really into word searches. 

The Design of the Printable

The Joseph in Egypt word search printable is designed in a way that teaches kids about the story while also offering a tried and true activity.

The Story

This is the story that’s on the word search printable.

Joseph was the favorite of Jacob's twelve sons which caused jealousy among his brothers, especially after he received a colorful coat from his father. Joseph had vivid dreams which showed his brothers’ sheaves of wheat and even the sun, moon, and eleven stars bowing to him. 

One day, the brothers acted on their jealousy. They threw Joseph into a well and later sold him to traders heading to Egypt. Joseph became a slave in Potiphar's household, where he gained trust, but was eventually thrown into prison due to false accusations. In prison, Joseph's ability to interpret dreams was recognized.

Joseph was brought to Pharaoh to interpret dreams he was having. These dreams were a sign of an upcoming famine. Pharaoh was impressed and appointed Joseph as a ruler in Egypt. His job was to prepare the nation for seven years of famine. When the famine struck, it wasn't just Egypt that suffered. Joseph's own family needed help. His brothers didn’t recognize him. They unknowingly fulfilled his dream by bowing to him when seeking help. Eventually, Joseph revealed his identity and forgave them, reuniting the family.

The Words

These are the words your kids will be searching for:

JOSEPH	TWELVE	COAT
WHEAT	JEALOUSY	WELL
TRADERS	EGYPT	SLAVE
PRISON	ACCUSATIONS	INTERPRET
PHARAOH	DREAMS	FAMINE
RULER	FAMILY	FORGAVE

Answer Key

For your convenience, an answer key to the word search puzzle is also included.

Reflection Questions

To deepen children’s understanding and provoke thought, here are some reflection questions to discuss after completing the word search:

• How did God help Joseph throughout his journey?
• What can we learn from Joseph's faith and resilience?
• How did Joseph's actions ultimately save his family?
• Why is forgiveness an important theme in Joseph's story?

More Joseph in Egypt Activities

If your kids enjoyed the word search, there are other activities they can partake in to further their reflection.

Colorful Coat Craft

• Materials: Paper, crayons or colored markers, fabric scraps, glue.
• Activity: Have children create a colorful coat for Joseph. They can draw the outline of a coat on a piece of paper and then either color it with crayons or decorate it with fabric scraps to make it multi-colored. 

Dream Jar

• Materials: Small jars or containers, paper, pens, and decorative materials like stickers or ribbons.
• Activity: Each child writes or draws a dream they have on a piece of paper and places it in a decorated jar. 

Forgiveness Circle

• Materials: None.
• Activity: Create a circle with the children and share a simple story or scenario about misunderstanding or wrongdoing. Invite the children to discuss how they would feel and how they could forgive the person involved.

More Than Just a Word Search

Using the Joseph in Egypt word search printable gives a deeper understanding and level of engagement with one of the Bible's most profound stories. 

Whether you're teaching in a classroom or guiding your children at home, this printable makes learning a little less boring and a little more fun. 

So print out your copy today and help your kids venture through Joseph's journey.