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José do Egito

Once upon a time, in a land called Egypt, there lived a boy named José. José was a kind-hearted and brave boy who had big dreams. He lived with his father Jacob, his mother Rachel, and his brothers in a small village. José loved spending time with his family and taking care of the sheep on their farm.

José and his family on their farm surrounded by sheep

One day, José's father gave him a special multicolored coat as a gift. José loved his new coat and wore it proudly. However, his brothers felt jealous and didn't like the attention José was getting. They started treating him unkindly and even plotted to harm him.

José wearing his multicolored coat, while his jealous brothers give him mean looks

One night, José had a dream that he would become a great leader. He shared his dream with his family, but his brothers mocked him and didn't believe in his dreams. Despite their disbelief, José didn't give up. He worked hard and always stayed positive.

José sharing his dream with his family while his brothers mock him

One day, José's brothers sold him as a slave to some travelers who were passing by their village. José was taken far away from his family to a new land called Egypt. There, he became a servant in a wealthy household. Despite facing many challenges and unfair treatment, José never lost hope and remained determined to make the best of his situation.

José as a slave in Egypt, working in a wealthy household

José's positive attitude and hard work caught the attention of his master, who eventually promoted him to be in charge of his household. José's life started to get better, but then he faced another challenge. He was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit and was thrown into prison.

José falsely accused and thrown into prison

Even in prison, José didn't lose hope. He used his gift of interpreting dreams to help his fellow prisoners. One day, the Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had a troubling dream. Nobody could interpret it except for José. He accurately explained the meaning of the dream, and the Pharaoh was so impressed that he made José the second-in-command of the entire land of Egypt.

José interpreting the Pharaoh's dream and being appointed as second-in-command

Joseph used his new position to help his family during a time of famine. He invited his father and brothers to come and live with him in Egypt, where they could prosper and thrive. José's brothers, who had once treated him badly, were now filled with remorse and asked for forgiveness. José forgave them wholeheartedly and embraced his family with love and kindness.

José reuniting with his family in Egypt and embracing them with love

Since then, José and his family lived happily in Egypt. José's dreams had come true, and he became a wise and respected leader. He continued to help others and spread kindness wherever he went. His story teaches us the importance of forgiveness, perseverance, and never giving up on our dreams.

José and his family living happily in Egypt, surrounded by their friends

Reflection Questions

  • How did José's brothers feel about him?
  • What did José do when his brothers treated him unkindly?
  • How did José's positive attitude help him in life?

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