Fill a 5 gallon bucket about 2/3 full with rice. As you pour the rice include ,ever so often, a large, dried white bean with books of the Bible written on them in permanent marker. For extra durability, spray beans with acrylic sealant. Kids must dig in the rice to find a bean. Who can find all the beans with books to make up one of the division first? Make sure you line them up in order as you find them! If you suspect the kids will really be into the digging, place the bucket on a small disposable, painter’s tarp to catch the stray rice that might fly out. Talk to the kids about how precious this much rice would be if all your food sources had dried up and gone away. How might the story of Joseph have been different if he had not forgiven his brothers and given them grain for food?
