Genesis 37–41: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Building Self–Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

“Genesis 37–41: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Genesis 37–41: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Genesis 37–41

Overview

Despite being sold as a slave into Egypt, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph lived righteously and exercised faith in God. As a result, the Lord blessed and helped him through his trials. Joseph was eventually entrusted by Pharaoh with preparing Egypt for a coming famine.

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.

Genesis 37–41

Lesson purpose: To help students feel hope that God can use their trials to bless their lives.

Student preparation: Invite students to think about trials or challenges they have faced or might face. Invite them to come to class prepared to share how the Lord can use or has used challenges to bless their life.
Images to display: A donkey, Joseph receiving a coat, Joseph as a slave, Joseph and Potiphar’s wife, Joseph in prison, Joseph before Pharaoh
Content to display: Self-assessment instructions and questions toward the beginning of the lesson, reading instructions and questions for an activity on Genesis 39–41
Video: “Faith Murray’s Story: Overcoming Adversity through Service” (4:52)

Genesis 39

Lesson purpose: To help students show their devotion to God by resisting the temptation to break the law of chastity.

Student preparation: Invite students to imagine they were asked to lead a discussion in their Sunday School class about different ways they can resist Satan’s temptations. Invite students to think of three ways they would share with their class.
Materials for students: Paper for each student
Images to display: Joseph receiving a coat, Joseph as a slave, Joseph and Potiphar’s wife, Joseph in prison, Joseph before Pharaoh
Content to display: A statement from For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices
Handout: “Strengthening Our Ability to Keep the Law of Chastity”
Video: “Temptation Fades as We Seek Christ in Every Thought” (2:57)