March 9-15: Genesis 37-41

Written By Center for Latter-day Saint Arts

"The Lord Was with Joseph"

Cary Henrie (American, born 1961)
My Way (2024)
48 x 48 inches, metallic acrylic on lucite mirror
Private collection
Used with permission of the artist

Genesis 37–41 tells the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, whose life is marked by deep and repeated adversity. Favored by his father but hated by his brothers, Joseph is betrayed, thrown into a pit, and sold into slavery in Egypt. What begins as family jealousy quickly becomes a long season of suffering and loss. Even when Joseph acts with integrity in the house of Potiphar, he is falsely accused and sent to prison. Injustice follows him, and even those he helps forget him. Yet throughout these chapters, we are reminded that the Lord was with Joseph. This adversity becomes the setting where his character, faith, and leadership are hardened. Consider how God can use seasons of hardship not to defeat us, but to prepare us for purposes and paths beyond what we can see.

Gospel Questions
1. Joseph forgave his brothers even after they betrayed him. Who in your life should you forgive, and how might life be different if you did?

2. Joseph used his skills and position to help others during the famine. Is there a time in your life where instead of focusing on your hardships, you instead served others? What impact did that have on your perspective?

3. Joseph trusted in God throughout the famine and saved many lives. How do you develop the courage to trust in God and invite him into your decisions during uncertain or challenging times?


For Children and Youth
1. Forgiving others can be really difficult. Why is it important to forgive?

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