🪨 Genesis 41

Genesis 41 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “At the end of two full years, Pharaoh dreamed: and behold, he stood by the river.” 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, “Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 41 opens with these words: “At the end of two full years, Pharaoh dreamed: and behold, he stood by the river.” The line to keep is Genesis 41:16: “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It isn’t in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”” Carry the word “joseph” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Genesis 41:16: “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It isn’t in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Genesis 41? Then try this: Read “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, “It isn’t in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”” 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.