CITY OF TENT LESSONS

DAY ONE
Joseph Receives a Special Coat

Instructions: Lessons are given in a tent set up in a large

room. You will need access to Power Point and a projector to
show slides and play jeopardy outside the tent. If you do not
have this, the lessons will work alone. Note: You will need to
email me for the PowerPoint slides at jmcintom@aol.com

Big Idea: Remember to treat others the way you would like
to be treated.

Props: Bags of candy (select a unique kind or something

that kids really like). Power Point slides for Pharaoh and the
game of Jeopardy

Scripture: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto

you." Matthew 7:12

Lesson:
Enter Tent that is set up for the lesson on “Joseph Receives a
Special Coat”

I have some special candy with me that I want to give you to

try. It is a very special as it came from a really neat store
(show the candy). I have enough here for everyone one, I
think (Make sure you are one piece short). Here take a piece.
Oh my, I am short one piece. I’m sorry. You will have to wait
for another time. Maybe, if you come back tomorrow, I can
give you a piece.

Have you ever felt like someone had slighted you or

overlooked you? You may have felt that someone else was
treated more important than you? Or possibly, you felt left
out of things, or that someone else got the all the credit
when you helped as well.
How do you think Joseph’s brother must have felt when their
brother was given a beautiful coat of many colors made by
their own father, when he did not give them one?

How did you feel (child who did not receive a piece of candy)
when everyone received a piece of candy and you were left
out? Did it make you feel bad? (Give them a piece).

Let us remember when we do things that leave others out of

our fun, it makes them sad. You would not want to be left
out or ignored, but if it does happen, have a good attitude so
others will see in you a good spirit that is like Jesus.

Can you say this verse with me: "Do unto others as you
would have them do unto you?" Matthew 7:12.

We are going to see some slides on some very important

people. These were Pharaohs from Egypt. They were the
most important in all the land of Egypt.

Show PowerPoint Slide of Pharaoh

Play Jeopardy on Pharaoh (Power Point Slide)
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CITY OF TENT LESSONS

DAY TWO
Joseph Takes a Long Trip

Big Idea: God likes to see a cheerful countenance and

someone who will do a job without complaining.

Props: Map, McDonald’s empty meal box, Suitcase, Power

Point slides for Egypt and the game of Jeopardy
Scripture: "Do all things without murmuring and
complaining" Philippians 2:14.

Lesson:
How many of enjoy taking a trip? You pack all that you will
need (open the suitcase and take out items as you talk).
Let’s see…you pack a toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, shirt,
pants, book, bible (I hope so), some candy, underwear
(stinky). You dad even takes a big map so he does not get
lost (show map).

After driving for what seems like a long time, do you get
tired of the long journey…maybe even complaining just a
little? Normally, when you take a trip, you will ride in a car a
long, long time, eat snacks, and ask 100 times how long will
it be before you will be there. You get bored and tired of
driving and are impatient when it takes too long. You might
stare out the window and count all the red cars, then the
blue cars, then the Fords or Buicks. You play hand games
and if you have a TV in you car you watch some movies.
Your mom tells you for the 10th time not to ask any more
how long it will take. You probably like it best when you stop
to eat at McDonald (Show Happy meal) or some restaurant.
Mmmm good! You are satisfied for a while now.

Imagine how Joseph must have felt on the long trip that he
took to get to Egypt. It was hot, he got dust all over him, he
was sweaty, and he may not have been given much food to
eat or water, or a bath. He wondered where he was going,
and felt sick worrying about his dad. Did Joseph complain?
No, the Bible does not tell us that he did. He had a good
attitude.

It is important when we have to do things that we do not like

that we show a good attitude. God wants us to do all things
without immuring and complaining. Can you say this verse
with me? "Do all things without murmuring and disputing,".
Philippians 2:14. Murmuring and disputing. Philippians
2:14 (KJV)
Show PowerPoint Slide of Egypt
Play Jeopardy on Egypt (Power Point Slide)
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DAY THREE
Joseph Becomes a Slave

Big Idea: We have many things to learn from those whom

God has placed over us.

Props: A chore list from home, rules from school, a poster of

rules (you can purchase one at an Education Center), Power
Point slides for Joseph and the game of Jeopardy

Scripture: Direct your children onto the right path, and

when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6

Lesson:
Rules, rules, rules, who enjoys being told what to do all the
time? Make your bed, brush your teeth, put your dishes in
the sink, don’t spill your milk, do your homework, no TV until
your practices are over, go to bed, detention if you get three
marks against you, raise your hand, please don’t talk. Do
these things sound familiar?
Rules are for a reason. They are a period of training for us. If
we are not trained on how to do a job or have any guidelines
we will do what we want. We may eat candy all day, watch
TV all day, play on the computer all day, and no one would
teach us anything. We would have a difficult time getting a
job because we never learned read, write, and spell.

Joseph had to go through a lot of training that God wanted

for him. It was not all fun or easy. He was sold by his
brothers, put in prison, forgotten and left there, and he
could have refused to listen to what God was teaching him,
but he chose to obey God, have a good attitude, and learn
what he could in the process. It is when we complain and
grumble makes learning much harder. If we settle down and
work hard, we will find that it will not be as bad as we think.
Then, we will feel good about it.

God says that parents, teachers, and anyone over you is to

train you. We must obey and listen to them for they have a
lot of good things to teach us. Let’s listen to what the
bible says, "Direct your children onto the right path, and
when they are older, they will not leave it.” Proverbs 22:6.
Now let’s all say this verse together.

Show PowerPoint Skits of Joseph

Play Jeopardy on Joseph (Power Point Slide)
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DAY THREE
A Large Family Reunion

Big Idea: Family reunions are important in our homes as

well as the church.
Props: Large Family pictures (Christmas. Thanksgiving,
Family get together (place these on a PowerPoint – use
families in the church to show if these are available if you
take them in advance)

Scripture: Forsake not from assembling together……. but

(
encourage one another (paraphrased from Hebrews 10:25)

How many really enjoy eating a large meal and being with
lots of friends? It is fun! You catch up on what has been
happening in their lives, you talk and laugh and reflect on
some old past stories. You eat some, and then again later
eat more. You run and play and look at their new games
they have. You get lots of hugs from family members –
maybe more than you really want - however you endure it
all- even the kisses. The adults talk adult talk and laugh like
kids you may think. Everyone listens as your aunt or uncle
share about their vacation. They all want to hear how many
games you won this school year. Maybe, some have
something sad to tell and everyone encourages them and
tells them it will be alright. It is just a good old time with all
your family. If it is Christmas, you may exchange gifts; if it
happens to be Eater, you all have a large egg hunt.

Church is one big family. God knew it was important that we

fellowship with other Christians so he gave us a church that
we can attend and share our hurts, laughs, and be
encouraged. Church is a place that we meet together to
worship God and learn from others how God is helping them.
If we are discouraged, usually, we may leave feeling better.
Someone showed that they cared and we felt blessed by all
the kindness shown to us. At church, we have big dinners
just like family reunions and all chat, eat, and have a good
time in fellowship. Church is a good place to get a good
education about God and how we ought to treat our family
members.

Can you imagine how excited Joseph must have been to see
his family after so many years? He was elated and hugged
them and gave them the best of the land. God had blessed
him, and he wanted to share that with his family. Joseph did
not want to hold a grudge against his brothers for what they
did; that would spoil all their good times together. He
forgave them.

We must, too, forgive our family member when they have

wronged us. It is not easy to forgive others, bur God will help
us. Sometimes, we may need to look at it from their
perceptive and see how they may have felt in the situation.
Then, we need to make a choice to forgive and ask God to
help us. God will and it will not be long before we begin to
feel that we really do forgive them. Forgiveness is when we
can pray for the person who offended us and ask God to
bless them. We must let go of any unforgiving, or we will not
be able to have a happy family or church reunion if we
harbor bitterness against one of our family members. God
will help us like he did Joseph.

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