Week 88 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 254 words
🎺 Genesis 40
Genesis 40 opens with these words: “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” The line to keep is Genesis 40:1: “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” Carry the word “things” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Genesis 40 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “Joseph said to him, “This is its interpretation: the three branches are three days.” Genesis 40 opens with these words: “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” The line to keep is Genesis 40:1: “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” Carry the word “things” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Genesis 40:1: “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Genesis 40? Then try this: Read “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
“After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.”
Genesis 40:1 · Genesis 40
Say it
Practice Genesis 40:1
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Afterthings,thebutlerofthekingofEgyptandhisbakeroffendedlord,thekingof
Talk about it
- What happens first in Genesis 40?
- Read “After these things, the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker offended their lord, the king of Egypt.” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Genesis 40 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Genesis 40. Help us remember Genesis 40:1 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Genesis 40 is long, read Genesis 40:1 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 88 · the whole night
🎺 Genesis 40
Story, coloring page, word search, and the verse to trace.
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